Spatial Analysis of Population Distribution in Rapidly Urbanizing Regions
Keywords:
Spatial analysis, population distribution, urbanisation, Haryana, land-use change, peri-urban growthAbstract
This study examines the spatial dynamics of population distribution in Haryana, a rapidly urbanising state within northern India, using secondary demographic data and findings from recent geospatial research. The analysis shows that population growth is concentrated in districts adjoining the National Capital Region, where extensive land-use conversion, infrastructural expansion and industrial development have accelerated urban spread. In contrast, western and southern districts display slower demographic change and retain predominantly rural settlement patterns. Spatial evidence drawn from existing literature indicates a shift from compact urban centres to dispersed, corridor-based expansion, accompanied by environmental pressures such as declining groundwater levels and rising land surface temperatures. The study highlights the importance of integrating demographic patterns with spatial indicators to understand how uneven urbanisation is reshaping regional development landscapes in Haryana.
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