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Human Settlements -Rural and Urban

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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Understanding Human Settlements

  • A settlement is any human habitation from a single house to a metropolis.
  • Settlements are classified as rural or urban based on function and population characteristics.
  • Rural areas are dominated by primary activities like agriculture, while urban areas focus on secondary and tertiary sectors.
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Types of Rural Settlements

  • Four main types: Compact, Semi-Compact, Hamleted, and Dispersed.
  • Compact settlements are closely built and common in northern plains; examples include villages in Punjab and West Bengal.
  • Semi-compact have a central nucleus with scattered hamlets; found in Manipur and Madhya Pradesh.
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Factors Influencing Rural Settlements

  • Physical factors: Relief, climate, water availability, soil, and drainage affect location and form.
  • Ethnic/Cultural factors: Caste, community, and religion lead to social segregation (e.g., dominant caste in center, others on periphery).
  • Historical/Defense factors: Past invasions led to nucleated (compact) settlements for safety, especially in northwestern India.
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Urban Settlements and Classification

  • Urban areas in India are defined by three criteria: minimum 5000 population, at least 75% male workforce in non-agricultural jobs, and density of 400 persons/km².
  • Two types: Statutory towns (with municipal bodies) and Census towns (meet population and economic criteria).
  • Urban agglomerations include towns with outgrowths forming continuous urban zones.

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Rural settlements are villages where peopleUrban settlements are towns and citiesCities can be classified based onThe spatial arrangement of houses

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