Causes Of Rural Urban Migration

There is
no overarching single reason for the migration of people to urban areas. In light of this, let
me mentions a few reasons. 

First, if we use China as a test case, we can say
that the mass migration of people from rural area to cities is based on governmental incentives.
As the central government decided to literally build cities overnight, they needed workers. So,
Chinese banks made loans to companies to build the infrastructure of China. These jobs and hopes
of a better life created a shift to urban areas. 

Second, if we look at
places like New York and London, population increases took place because of the Industrial
Revolution. People followed jobs and opportunities. Therefore, people left rural areas to look
for more opportunities. 

Third, if we look at how rural areas are hit hard by
drought and other forces of nature that limit opportunities, then we can say that part of the
pull of cities is that there is little for people in rural areas.

Finally, as
cities grow, there is more to do, to see, and to experience. Therefore, there is an allure,
which cannot be underestimated.