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India was partitioned in 1947 to end conflicts between Hindus and Muslims. The British decided to draw boundaries through the provinces of Bengal and Punjab. The new boundaries would be based upon Hindu or Muslim majority.

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After the partition, people decided if they wanted to move to the new country based on their religion. This caused to religion became a pull factor.

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The Partition of India in 1947 divided the British Empire’s territory when they were leaving. It was divided based on religion for the most part. It left almost 15 million people displaced and caused 200k-2m deaths.

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Why was India Partitioned? (Short Animated Documentary)

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The partition caused violence between the two religions forcing people to migrate in to country dominated by their religion.

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People who could not afford to move out were forced to stay and face hostility, making them internally displaced person— who is forced to migrate, but is unable to do so.

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Increase in hostility after the partition, pushed out millions of people who were not in the right country.

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Majority of Migrants Move a Short Distance 

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Majority of Migrants Move a Short Distance 

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When the partition triggered riots and mass casualties, this resulted in a large wave of migration. Migrants moved a relatively short distance with Pakistan and other parts of India being the destination for most.

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As people moved further away from cities, and into rural areas there was less hostility twards people who follow different religion.

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If the whole family could not afford to move, one person would move and try to call rest of the families.

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People would usually send money to their families after they migrate, so they possibly follow the main person who moved.

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Every Migration Flow Generates a Countermigration  

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Every Migration Flow Generates a Countermigration  

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Many parts of India and Pakistan had people moving in and out during this time based on their religion.

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People Who Moved Long Distances Tend to Choose City Destinations 

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People Who Moved Long Distances Tend to Choose City Destinations 

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People moved to wherever their religion was accepted. For example, many Hindus moved to Delhi and many Muslims moved to West Punjab.

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Once the people found a place that welcomed their religion they felt safer and therefore did not want to leave that place

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Families are less likely to make international moves 

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Families are less likely to make international moves 

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Families are less likely to be able to afford international moves to find the safety to practice their religion than young people because they have more people to take care of