Changing Pattern of Land Use in Damoh District : A Geographical Analysis

Dr. Vinay Kumar Verma

Land use, Agriculture, Irrigation, Cropping pattern, Transformation

Land use pattern is an important element in geographical study. The present study examine the various dynamics of present land use pattern and the transformation of land use pattern in Damoh District of Madhya Pradesh. With the increase in the population pressure and increasing demand for land for agricultural activities the pattern of land use has changed over the period of time. Demand of land for non agricultural purpose also play a vital role, hence the dimensions of changes in a particular land use has been determined by various factors. The description of the present land use pattern is based on the tehsil and district level information for the year 2010-11 to 2019-20 in Damoh District. Damoh district is located in the north east part of Madhya Pradesh and is a part of Bundelkhand high land. Total geographical area of the district is 7306 sq. km. out of which 616985 hectare land is available for cultivation with 276004 hectare of irrigated land. The present study indicates the changes in the various category of land use during 2010-11 to 2019-20 in the study area.

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"Changing Pattern of Land Use in Damoh District : A Geographical Analysis", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no.860 - 863, July-2023, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2307127.pdf

Volume 8 Issue 7, July-2023

Pages : 860 - 863

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_207829

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2307127

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Research Area: Social Science and Humanities 

Country: Sagar, MP, India

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ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

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