Human Settlements
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography
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Types and Patterns of Human Settlements
- Settlement patterns are influenced by water availability, topography, climate, soil fertility, and transportation networks
- Nucleated settlements: Houses are closely grouped together, forming compact villages or towns
- Dispersed settlements: Houses are scattered over a wide area with significant distances between them
Settlement Patterns in India
- India shows great variety in settlement patterns due to diverse climatic conditions, water availability, land slope, and development levels
- Nucleated settlements are predominant in: Narmada Valley plateau region, paddy lands of Bihar and UP, Vindhyan Plateau, and other cultivated parts
- Dispersed settlements are found in: tribal areas of central India, eastern and southern Rajasthan, Himalayan slopes, and areas with dissected topography
Settlement Patterns in Brazil
- Brazilian settlements show distinct patterns based on geographical regions and historical development
- Coastal areas: Densely populated nucleated settlements due to European colonization, better climate, water supply, and natural resources
- São Paulo region: Nucleated settlement due to rich soil for coffee cultivation, iron ore deposits, steady energy supply, and good transport system
Urbanization in India
- Urbanization level is measured as percentage of urban population to total population
- India's urbanization in 2011 was 31.16%, which is low compared to developed countries
- Urbanization growth has been slow but steady from 1961 to 2011
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