IAS (Admin.) Mains Geography Settlements- India-Types, Patterns and Morphology of Rural Settlements Study Material (Page 2 of 21)

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Rural Settlements: External Structure of Rural Settlement

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External Structure of Rural Settlement

Geometrical Shapes

External structure of the rural settlement can take various forms. Many patterns of rural settlement have been discussed in detail in “Settlement Geography” in “Human and Economic Geography” . The specific examples in Indian context are:

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Rural Settlements: House Types in India

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House Types in India

Variations in house types or dwellings are mainly due to availability of building materials. House type also depends on topography and prevailing climatic conditions. In the rainy areas and areas of snowfall, slanting roofs are seen. In arid areas, flat roofs are seen. Different building materials are used for walls and roofs.

Building Materials for Walls

In India, building materials used for walls can broadly be grouped under following five categories:

  • Mud: It is the most common material used in houses of even old civilization. Mud houses are seen in almost all parts of the country.
  • Stone or Basalt Boulders: Stone or basalt boulders or rock cut pieces are widely used in …

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