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The present study analyzes the built-up expansion of Ranchi urban agglomeration over a period of about 8 decades from 1927–2005. Satellite images and topographical maps were used to evaluate land use dynamics during these periods. Built-up growth of 473.7% during 1927–2005 was primarily at the expense of agricultural land along with reduction of natural water bodies reflects negative impacts of built-up expansion, which increased many folds in recent decades. The built-up growth is also analyzed with reference to population growth, land consumption rate and land transformation. The land loss due to increasing built-up growth of Ranchi were compared with other capital regions and cities along with population increase to provide insight into the possible scenario of built-up expansion in Ranchi urban area.
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Kumar, A., Pandey, A.C., Hoda, N. et al. Evaluating the Long-term Urban Expansion of Ranchi Urban Agglomeration, India Using Geospatial Technology. J Indian Soc Remote Sens 39, 213–224 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12524-011-0089-z
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