Migration as a Household Strategy in a Flood-Prone Region: Socio-Economic Determinants of Inter-State Migration from Bihar's Kosi Division.

Title: Replication Data for “Migration as a Household Strategy in a Flood-Prone Region: Socio-Economic Determinants of Inter-State Migration from Bihar’s Kosi Division” Description: This repository contains the complete set of data and materials supporting the study titled “Migration as a Household Strategy in a Flood-Prone Region: Socio-Economic Determinants of Inter-State Migration from Bihar’s Kosi Division.” The study investigates the socio-economic drivers of inter-state migration among households in the flood-prone Kosi region of Bihar, India. It focuses on how environmental vulnerability, particularly recurrent flooding, shapes migration as a livelihood strategy. Contents of the Repository: 1. Raw Dataset:The original household survey data were collected from the Kosi division of Bihar. 2. Processed Dataset:The cleaned and structured dataset was used for statistical analysis. 3. Survey Instrument:The questionnaire was used to collect primary data, including household-level socio-economic indicators and migration-related variables. 4. Codebook:Detailed variable descriptions, coding schemes, and definitions to facilitate data interpretation and replication. 5. Analysis Files:Statistical scripts and/or documentation outlining the analytical procedures and models used in the study. 6. README File:A guide describing the structure and contents of the repository. Methodological Note: The dataset is based on primary fieldwork conducted in the Kosi division of Bihar. Standard data cleaning, coding, and statistical techniques were applied to ensure consistency and analytical validity. Ethical Considerations: All data have been anonymized to protect the identity and privacy of respondents. No personally identifiable information is included in this dataset. Data Accessibility: The materials provided in this repository are intended to ensure transparency and reproducibility of the research. The dataset and accompanying documents are made available for academic and research purposes. Keywords:Migration, Flood-prone regions, Bihar, Kosi Division, Household survey, Socio-economic determinants, Climate vulnerability, India