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Human Settlements -Rural and Urban — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

What Human Settlements -Rural and Urban covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Human Settlements -Rural and Urban

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Human Settlements

Rural SettlementsUrban SettlementsSettlement PatternsFactors Influencing Rural SettlementsFunctional Classification of Urban AreasClassification by Population Size

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What are the important topics in Human Settlements -Rural and Urban for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography?
Key topics in Human Settlements -Rural and Urban include Understanding Human Settlements, Types of Rural Settlements, Factors Influencing Rural Settlements, Urban Settlements and Classification. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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