Migrants Form Up to 15% of Punjab's Population, Mostly from Bihar and UP

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Migrant labourers constitute between 12 and 15 percent of Punjab's total population, according to government data. The overwhelming majority of these migrants, estimated at 80 to 90 percent, originate from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Despite forming a significant demographic share, this population remains largely underrepresented in political and social discourse. The data highlights a notable dependence of Punjab's economy on migrant labour from these two states.

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