ABSTRACT
Migration from Bihar is a predominant phenomenon and mainly adopted as a household livelihood strategy. The nature and pattern of migration differ significantly across the regions and administrative divisions of the state. The present chapter uses the data collected systematically from 2096 households spread in 36 PSUs across the states in 2018 to understand the level, pattern and determinant of migration in selected socioeconomic categories and at the regional level. Both bivariate and multivariate analysis reveal that deprivation, landholding size and family type play a crucial role in facilitating the migration process. North Bihar has a higher propensity to send migrants than south Bihar. Particularly, migration from Saran, Kosi and Purnia is remarkable. MGNREGA has not benefited the landless poor, who have a greater propensity toward migration in search of employment.
