Abstract

A b s t r a c t

Gurgaon District has experienced phenomenal growth in all areas of development, especially in industry and urbanization. Today, it has grown into a hub for businesses,multinationals, industry giants, call centers, software companies, shopping malls and skyscrapers.

The objective of this study is to analyze the rapid development of land use patterns in recent years in Gurugram district and its reasons. Materials and Methods: A GIS-based analysis of the land use pattern was performed using Landsat satellite imagery for the years 2000, 2011 and 2021. LULC changes were determined by Generating maps according to supervised classification method.

The results of this study show that the area of builtup urban and agricultural land in the study area has increased and decreased significantly simultaneously due to the influence of human activities on the natural resources of the area. The reason for the decrease in barrenlands from

2000 to 2021 is due to the use of barrenlands for urban development between periods. The vegetation (jungle) is also being depleted at a faster rate, which is of particular concern. In any case, these samples should be carefully examined for future management of the condition.

This study complements the existing literature and can be used to understand the dynamics of urban growth in the districts of Gurugram and can provide information for future developers to consider while planning cities or urban centers.