Pattern of Rural Settlement

Pattern of Rural Settlement

On the basis of forms or shapes of the settlements, rural settlements are classified as Linear, Rectangular, Circular, Star like, T-shaped village, Y-shaped village, Compact, Disperse, Planned, etc.

The settlement in which houses are constructed along a road, railway line, river, canal edge of a valley, or along a levee is known as Linear Pattern.

The settlements constructed  in  a  rectangular  shape  are  known  as Rectangular Pattern.  Such  kind  of  settlements  is  found  in  plain areas and in wide inter-montane valley

The  settlements  constructed  in a circular shape are  known  as Circular  Pattern.  Such  kind  of  settlement  is  found  around  lakes,  tanks,  or  a  planned village.

The settlements constructed in a star shape are known as Star like Pattern. Such kind of settlement is found around the points where several roads cross each other (making star shape).

The settlements in which houses are constructed at the tri-junctions of the roads are known as T-shaped Pattern. Such kind of settlement is found along the road, which meets with another road at the dead end (the straight going road ends) and bifurcates left and right (T-Shape).

The settlement, in which houses are constructed along the straight road, is known as Y-Shape pattern. It is further bifurcated into two roads (similar to Y shape).