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Urban land values in developing countries have changed dramatically over the last few decades. Al... more Urban land values in developing countries have changed dramatically over the last few decades. Although the major factors affecting land values could be similar in different cities, the strength at which they influence and shape land value patterns is always different in each city. Generally, the land values are several times higher and rapidly increases in urban areas than that in rural areas. However, the value do not increases with the same rate in different sectors of urban area. The phenomenon of urban land values play an important role in the lives of all people those desire to stay in the city. The present paper attempts to study spatio-temporal changes in land values within Aurangabad city during the period from 1996 to 2015. For the present study, the data have been obtained from both the primary and secondary sources. Study reveals that in Aurangabad city, the government quoted average land values increased from Rs. 229 per sq. ft. in 1996 to Rs. 1,278 per sq. ft. in 2015. At the same time, the actual average land values increased rapidly from Rs. 312 per sq. ft. in 1996 to Rs. 9,448 per sq. ft. by the year 2015. Analysis of changes in land values with increasing distance from the city centre reveals that in all the years the land values were very high near city centre and generally declined with increasing distance. However, the values do not decreases with same rate in all directions due to variations in urban landuses and changes in functional patterns.

The present study has shown that remote sensing techniques have tremendous potential for mapping ... more The present study has shown that remote sensing techniques have tremendous potential for mapping and monitoring of land use. The geographic information system and remote sensing tools are very useful for the urban land use classification and change detection of LULC. The study of land use / land cover changes is an essential feature of urban geography. The process of urbanization is a universal phenomenon taking place all over world and has increasingly become a major issue facing many metropolitan areas. The land use/land cover pattern of a city or region is an outcome of natural and socioeconomic factors and its utilization by man in time and space. Land is becoming a scarce resource due to immense agricultural activity, urban sprawl and demographic pressure. Hence, information on land use / land cover and possibilities for its optimal use is essential for the selection, planning and implementation of land use schemes to meet the increasing demands for basic human needs and welfare. The information also assists in monitoring the dynamics of land use resulting out of changing demands of increasing population. It is also useful to the different departments and government agencies like revenue, agriculture, irrigation, forest, environment, urban development & urban planners for land use planning and decision making. For betterment of human beings well planning of city is needed. In this regard there is need to study urban growth and land use /land cover. An attempt has been made in this paper to study the Application of Geospatial Technology for Land Use/ Land Cover Analysis and Change Detection Study of Thiruvananthapuram City. Three aspects viz. Water bodies, Built-up area & vegetation changes have been studied.

An attempt has been made in this paper to study the Urban Sprawl of urban agglomeration of Anand-... more An attempt has been made in this paper to study the Urban Sprawl of urban agglomeration of Anand-Vallabh Vidya Nagar-Karamsad using geospatial technology. Urban sprawl change detection has been studied using remote sensing imageries of 2008 and 2017. Three aspects viz. Urban, non-urban and water body changes have been studied.

Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Sanshodhan Patrika, 2018

The study of land use / land cover changes is an essential feature of urban geography. The proces... more The study of land use / land cover changes is an essential feature of urban geography. The process of urbanization is a universal phenomenon taking place all over world and has increasingly become a major issue facing many metropolitan areas. The land use/land cover pattern of a city or region is an outcome of natural and socioeconomic factors and its utilization by man in time and space. Land is becoming a scarce resource due to immense agricultural activity, urban sprawl and demographic pressure. Hence, information on land use / land cover and possibilities for its optimal use is essential for the selection, planning and implementation of land use schemes to meet the increasing demands for basic human needs and welfare. The information also assists in monitoring the dynamics of land use resulting out of changing demands of increasing population. It is also useful to the different departments and government agencies like revenue, agriculture, irrigation, forest, environment, urban development & urban planners for land use planning and decision making. For betterment of human beings well planning of city is needed. In this regard there is need to study urban growth and land use /land cover. Land use / land cover layers represent the digital image of city classified into ten classes as residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, agriculture, vegetation, barren, scrub, mixed land and water bodies etc. The area was measured and presented in tabular form to get the clear scenario of land use / land cover. During the years 1989-2000 the major changes were detected in the residential and industrial land use category and significant change also observed in commercial, transportation and barren land use. Other categories like agriculture, vegetation, scrub, mixed land and water bodies land use declined in the period of investigation. During the years 2000-2008 the major changes were detected in the residential, barren land, industrial, transportation land use category and also significant change in commercial and mixed land use. Other categories expect from above was declined in the period of investigation. Introduction: Urbanization has become a dominant trend all over the world. It is responsible for extraordinary growth of cities and towns, particularly in the economically developed and developing areas. India has also shown a considerable level of urbanization mainly after independence. However, urban growth is not same everywhere and every time. Few urban centers show faster pace of growth, while other witnesses slow growth or stagnation. In fastly growing urban areas, due to over concentration of population certain problem arises such as inadequate housing, drinking water, sanitation, health, employment and education facilities. The study of land use / land cover changes is an essential feature of urban geography. The process of urbanization is a universal phenomenon taking place all over world and has increasingly become a major issue facing many metropolitan areas. The land use/land cover pattern of a city or region is an outcome of natural and socioeconomic factors and its utilization by man in time and space. Land is becoming a scarce resource due to immense agricultural activity, urban sprawl and demographic pressure. Hence, information on land use / land cover and possibilities for its optimal use is essential for the selection, planning and implementation of land use schemes to meet the increasing demands for basic human needs and welfare. The information also assists in monitoring the dynamics of land use resulting out of changing demands of increasing population. It is also useful to the different

Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Sanshodhan Patrika, 2018