The Physical Structure of Farming Societies: Interactions of Settlement, Resources, Housing and Demography in Farming Communities

Authors

  • Dr. Aniket Ambadasrao Patil Assistant Professor of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, CSMKVS, Kashti, Tq. Malegaon, MPKV Rahuri, Maharashtra, India Author
  • Dr. Reshu Bhardwaj Assistant Director Planning, Directorate of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative, Jharkhand & Ex- Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Author
  • Omkesh Ashroba Ighare Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Soil Science, MPKV, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63258/ajare-da2krw70

Keywords:

Physical structure, rural, farming society

Abstract

The physical structure of farming society is influenced by the intricate relationship between settlement patterns, resource availability, housing types and population dynamics. Understanding these elements is essential for comprehending how agricultural communities organize their spaces, manage resources and maintain social and economic stability. The study emphasizes the various settlement forms, from nucleated villages to distributed homesteads and their effects on land use, resource management and community cohesiveness. This article investigates the physical structure of farming societies to elucidate how agricultural practices influence the geographical, social and economic fabric of rural communities.

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Published

2025-04-15

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

The Physical Structure of Farming Societies: Interactions of Settlement, Resources, Housing and Demography in Farming Communities. (2025). Asian Journal of Agriculture Research and Extension, 1(1), 04-07. https://doi.org/10.63258/ajare-da2krw70