Document Type : Original Article
Author
VILL- KOMARPUR, P.O- MD.BAZAR (T.S) KOMARPUR P.S -MD. BAZAR, 731132
Abstract
ABSTRACT :-The terrestrial surface of the earth constitutes a finite portion of the biosphere,
referred to as "land," that encompasses a complex array of attributes immediately above or below
the surface, including the near-surface climate, soil and terrain typology, surface hydrology (such
as shallow lakes, rivers, marshes, and swamps), near-surface sedimentary formations and
associated groundwater reserves, vegetation and faunal populations, human settlement patterns,
and physical evidence of past and current human activities (FAO, 1995, p. 6). It is well
acknowledged that land serves as the foundation upon which human civilization has been
constructed and flourished, as it is the most elementary resource of human society. However, the
quantifiable amount of land available is unalterable, thus necessitating the judicious and
scientifically informed utilization of this precious resource for the preservation of human
existence. In light of this, the examination of land use patterns assumes paramount importance
for resource planning, cultural development, and regional or national economic growth. The
present study endeavours to analyse the trend of land use and land cover changes in the
Rampurhat CD Block -II from 2000 to 2020, a crucial task in view of the current global scenario
of changing land use patterns.
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