Geographical analysis

Abstract

Abstract Land is an important natural resource in the world. The development of any region is depending on the use of resources. Land is used for different economic activities. The concept of land use is related to the use of land for different purposes in a given region for a given period of time. It describes the degree of interaction between man and land resource. To satisfy the needs, man is continuously using the land for different purposes. Different activities are based on the type of land. Environment, Cultural and Economic aspects are reflecting on the type and usage of land. The development of Science and Technology have greatly influenced on the use of land. It is mainly used for cultivation, mining, industrial, transport, residential, commercial, recreational and other activities. Here an attempt is made to study the changing pattern of land use in different time period in Mysuru District. Secondary data has been collected and compared for twenty five years of time. Location quotient method has been used to know the inequality in the land use pattern. Thematic maps are used for analysis.

Key words: Barren Land, Cultivable Waste, Fallow Land, Net Sown Area, Location Quotient.