Migration has been an important aspect of the demographic landscape in Chhattisgarh. To know the effect of rural migration, data were taken from eight selected villages of Chhattisgarh during the year 2001-2002. A total of 80 migrant farmers were selected randomly and personally interviewed with the help of the structured interview schedule. Data were analyzed with the help of suitable statistical analysis. Migrants spend their major part of income on domestic items comparing to non-migrants. The decision making pattern of migrants on various phases of migration was found that mainly decision was taken by head of the family. Majority of migrants reported that their saving status, expenditure of family and economic condition, nutritional status was increased after migration.

Keyword: Migration; Demographic landscape; Migrants.