| Article Title |
Spatial Analysis of Population and Human settlements in Dhanbad district |
| Author(s) | Anju Kumari, Dr Surbhi Sahu. |
| Country | India |
| Abstract | The spatial distribution of population and human settlements in Dhanbad district reflects a complex interplay of physiographic conditions, mineral resource concentration, urban–industrial expansion, and socio-economic transformation. This study examines the spatial patterns, density variations, settlement hierarchy, and demographic characteristics of Dhanbad using recent census data, satellite imagery, and GIS-based spatial analysis. Results indicate that the central and eastern coalfield belts—particularly Jharia, Baliapur, Govindpur, and Dhanbad Sadar—exhibit very high population densities and nucleated settlements driven by coal mining, transport networks, and industrial employment opportunities. In contrast, the northern and western blocks such as Tundi, Purbi Tundi, and Topchanchi show dispersed rural settlements shaped by plateau terrain, forest cover, and limited economic diversification. The study further reveals significant rural–urban disparities, rapid peri-urban expansion around municipal zones, and the emergence of linear settlements along major highways and mining corridors. Spatial analysis highlights the influence of environmental degradation, land subsidence, and resource exploitation on the evolution of settlement morphology. The findings underscore the need for sustainable regional planning, balanced resource utilisation, and environmentally responsible urban development to address the challenges posed by uneven settlement growth in Dhanbad district. |
| Area | Human Geography |
| Issue | Volume 2, Issue 4 (October - December 2025) |
| Published | 2025/11/26 |
| How to Cite | Kumari, A., & Sahu, D.S.. (2025). Spatial Analysis of Population and Human settlements in Dhanbad district. Cosmos: A Journal of Geography, 2(4), 17-25, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70558/COSMOS.2025.v2.i4.25435. |
| DOI | 10.70558/COSMOS.2025.v2.i4.25435 |
Cosmos: A Journal of Geography
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