11-21-2014, 08:09 AM
TYPES AND PATTERNS OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS
These can broadly be grouped under four categories:
1. Compact/clustered/nucleated settlement
Linear Pattern , Rectangular Pattern, Square Pattern, Circular Pattern, Radial Pattern
2. Semi-compact/Semi-clustered/fragmented settlement
Checker Board Pattern, Elongated Pattern, Fan Shaped Pattern, Hamleted Settlements
3. Hemleted settlement
4. Dispersed settlement.
These can broadly be grouped under four categories:
1. Compact/clustered/nucleated settlement
Linear Pattern , Rectangular Pattern, Square Pattern, Circular Pattern, Radial Pattern
2. Semi-compact/Semi-clustered/fragmented settlement
Checker Board Pattern, Elongated Pattern, Fan Shaped Pattern, Hamleted Settlements
3. Hemleted settlement
4. Dispersed settlement.