Introduction The Ganga Plain, one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in India, extends across multiple states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and parts of Haryana. The region is characterized by its alluvial soil, abundant water resources, and extensive agricultural activities. Rural settlements in the Ganga Plain exhibit diverse spatial patterns, influenced…
Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, providing employment to over 50% of the workforce and contributing significantly to the country’s GDP. Despite its importance, India faces a persistent challenge of low agricultural productivity, which hampers the growth of the sector and limits the nation’s potential. The causes of low agricultural productivity in India are…
Introduction The Gangetic Plain, one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in India, is home to a variety of rural settlement patterns. This vast alluvial plain, stretching across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and parts of Haryana and Jharkhand, is characterized by rich agricultural land, numerous river systems, and a long history of…