Human Settlements — Chapter Summary

A human settlement is a cluster

A human settlement is a cluster of dwellings of any type or size where people live. It includes the houses, the surrounding area, and the economic bas

Rural settlements are generally small

Rural settlements are generally small and sparsely spaced. They depend on land-based primary economic activities such as agriculture.

Urban settlements are compact and larger

Urban settlements are compact and larger in size. They depend on manufacturing, processing, administration, trade, and services rather than primary ac

Clustered or nucleated settlements are compact

Clustered or nucleated settlements are compact, closely built-up villages. They are found in fertile alluvial plains, the north-eastern states, Bundel

Semi

Semi-clustered or fragmented settlements form when a village becomes partly separated. The dominant community often occupies the centre, while lower-s