Rural Settlement Pattern in Nanded District: A Geographical Review

Such studies are necessary for determining various aspects and problems associated with the human beings.  Settlement geography is recent branch of human geography. Settlement is an establishment way of life, an abode, a shelter or dwelling where man retires from his days work for relief.  The study of habitat is relatively recent sprout from the venerable trunk of human geography.  ‘Settlement’ term is derived from the word settle. The word ‘settle’ means to establish or become established in more or less permanent abode. It also means temporary residence at a place. Settlement is the basic need of human being. Settlement is divided into two parts that is urban and rural settlement.