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Comparing the size of the sex category with a ratio is a common way to discuss sex ratios. The analysis of population sex ratios aids in determining the unique needs of men and women. Understanding the differences between rural and urban areas in a given area's sex ratio aids in identifying the unique needs of the local populace. Population sex ratio research is crucial for planning labour forces, regional urban areas, the economy, and development. In India, the overall sex ratio (OSR), which was 947 in 2001 and grew to 948 in the most recent census, has been steadily rising. It demonstrates that throughout the past ten years, the number of children (0-6 years) has grown at a pace of 2%. Out of the fifteen tehsils in the Nashik district at this time. The child sex ratio has decreased in eight tehsils. Additionally, the spatial distribution of CSR differs throughout tehsils. decline in the child sex ratio demonstrates the societal foeticide of sons. A significant contribution to the decline in the child-sex ratio is made by health facilities that use PNDT techniques for sex determination.