Understanding Human Settlements: Classification and Types
Explore the classification of settlements into rural and urban, learn about the characteristics of each, and discover the types and patterns of settlements such as compact or nucleated settlements and dispersed settlements. Gain insights into the differences in population, economic activities, and spatial arrangements between rural and urban areas.
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ATOMIC ENERGY EDUCATION SOCIETY SUBJECT GEOGRAPHY STREAM ARTS CLASS -12 CHAPTER- 10 HUMAN SETTLEMENTS MODULE-01/02 Prepared By: Mr. S.SADHUKHAN (PGT-SS) AECS-2, JADUGUDA
CLASSIFICATION OF SETTLEMENTS RURAL URBAN DICHOTOMY RURAL URBAN People living in villages pursue primary occupation- agriculture, fishing, lumbering, mining, animal husbandry, etc. 1. People living in town or city work in secondary and tertiary sector. 1. Size of population is less 2. Size of population is high 2. Standard of living is low and low source of income 3. Standard of living is high and high source of income 3. Low density of population 4. High density of population 4. Villages are widely spaced 5. Cities and towns are closely spaced 5.
Urban Settlement- All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee and have a minimum population of 5000 persons, at least 75percent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits and a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometers are urban.
TYPES AND PATTERNS OF SETTLEMENTS Compact or Nucleated settlement: These settlements are those in which large numbers of houses are built very close to each other. Such settlements develop along river valleys and in fertile plains.
Dispersed Settlements or scattered settlement: In these settlement houses are spaced far apart and often interspersed with fields. They are isolated huts
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