<P>This book discusses the significance of social geography, a multidimensional sub-discipline of georgraphy encompassing social health, social security and social ethos. It presents the socio-spatial dynamics of the population in India through an understanding of the various issues related to migration, urbanisation, unemployment, poverty and public health. With a thorough analysis of various social indicators relating to health, education, income and employment, the volume presents a detailed picture of the social geography of India.</P><P>It discusses in detail,</P><UL><LI>The origin, nature and scope of social geography, its relations with other social sciences and applications</LI><LI>The nature and importance of social well-being along with welfare geography and the role of welfare state in ensuring social well-being</LI><LI>The population of India and its attributes</LI><LI>The status and spatial patterns of various social indicators relating to health, education and income and