Human Settlements
CBSE · Class 12 · Geography
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Basic Concepts of Human Settlements
- Human settlement is a cluster of dwellings where humans live and establish economic support base
- Settlements range from hamlets to metropolitan cities
- Size determines economic character, social structure, ecology and technology
Types of Rural Settlements in India
- Four main types: Clustered/Nucleated, Semi-clustered/Fragmented, Hamleted, Dispersed/Isolated
- Clustered settlements are compact with distinct living areas separated from farms
- Found in fertile alluvial plains, northeastern states, and areas requiring security
Factors Influencing Rural Settlement Patterns
- Physical factors: terrain nature, altitude, climate, water availability
- Cultural and ethnic factors: social structure, caste, religion
- Security factors: defense against theft and robberies
Urban Settlements and Classification
- Urban settlements are compact, larger, engaged in non-agricultural functions
- Census 2011 definition: Municipality/corporation, 5000+ population, 75% non-agricultural workers, 400+ density per sq km
- Functionally linked to rural areas through exchange of goods and services
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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