Transformation of rural landscape in Rajpura tehsil Punjab a geographical study

Abstract

The concept of transformation of rural landscape requires comprehension of two terms namely, rural landscape and transformation . This research work is particularly related with land conversion and shift of work force in Rajpura Tehsil of Patiala district. It identifies factors that cause and influence transformation process at village level through empirical research. Both primary and secondary data sources were used. The analysis of land under various sub-types of non-agricultural uses revealed that the areas experiencing very high commercial use of land are situated near big urban centres and major highways in the tehsil. The study can help the policy makers to have a better understanding of the challenges and the concerns of rural people with regard to land transformation and design land reform programs. This work adds to the body of literature on economic and regional geography. newline