Assessment of Population Dynamics Using Geographical Information System in Faridabad District, India

Abstract

Study of population distribution and its growth is very crucial for any developed or developing region because land use pattern changes drastically with the increasing population. The population data was symbolized for the entire Faridabad district based on the population values of 2001 and 2011 census using Geographical Information System. For the comparative population distribution analysis, the census data of 2001 and 2011 have been used at village level. The total urban population of Faridabad district in 1901 was 9816 which increased to 1,438,855 in 2011. Proportion of urban population in 1991 census was recorded as 48.6 per cent which has switched over to 55.7 per cent in 2001 and 79.51 per cent 2011 Census. As per the 2001 census data, the lowest values of population distribution were in the eastern side along the Yamuna river of Faridabad district whereas the highest percentage was in the Faridabad city. The lowest values of population distribution as per 2011 census were also found in the eastern side along the Yamuna river of Faridabad district whereas, the highest value is seen in the Faridabad city and its surroundings. Percentage map shows that pattern of population is expending towards the North-Eastern and the Western parts of the Faridabad district. Based on the population dynamics map decision can be made regarding the areas that need to reduce from human population pressures on land and this can facilitate planners in appropriate land use planning.