Rural-urban migration
People who relocate from a rural area to an urban city, either permanently or temporarily, are said to be engaging in rural-to-urban migration.

Families moving from one location to another in quest of better opportunities and a better life is referred to as migration. Basic necessities of life such as access to healthcare, education, and financial stability are frequently lacking in rural areas. However, urban areas are thought to provide a respectable standard of living and have a rich employment market.

Reasons behind rural to urban migration

Better living conditions, greater pay, and more employment opportunities are the pull factors that draw people to cities. The most frequent elements influencing this movement are:

• improved access to healthcare and education in urban areas
• Increased employment prospects
• improved facilities and governance

Effects of migration on originating rural areas:

Negative effects:

• Economy: Chronic poverty and food insecurity can result from a declining rural economy. The production of agriculture may be hampered, and there might be a skilled labor brain drain.
• Social structure: It is possible to lose sociocultural values and traditional knowledge. Families might be divided.
• There is a decrease in the rural population and an increase in urban population density as a result of the rural-to-urban migration.

Positive effects

• Resources: There can be more land and resources available per person, but fewer people to feed.
• Remittances: When migrants send money home, it can help with community projects and welfare.