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Impacts of landform dynamics on peri-urban livelihood in the southern outskirt of Kolkata municipal corporation

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  • Sudip Roy

    (Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis Mahavidyalaya)

  • Alpana Ray

    (Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis Mahavidyalaya)

  • Bijay Halder

    (Vidyasagar University)

Abstract

Peri-urban areas represent the interface between urban and rural landscapes and are characterized by rapid transformation driven by GIS-based urbanization and demographic shifts. This research investigates the dynamic and complex patterns of land use and land cover (LULC) change in peri-urban areas at the southern outskirt of Kolkata Metropolis, focusing on 142, 143, and 144 no urban wards as a case study from 2011 to 2021. The LULC changes are systematically identified and classified, including Tree cover, Fallow Land with Shrubs, Agricultural land, Water Bodies, and Built-up areas. The research identifies several key drivers of LULC change in the peri-urban context, including population growth, livelihood activities, and the impact of LULC in changing socio-economic and livelihood aspects. Spatially explicit analysis reveals the expansion of built-up areas at the expense of agricultural and natural land covers, indicating the intensifying urbanization process. Agricultural land loss was observed in Purba Barisha (− 36%), followed by Kalua (− 31%), Chakthakurani (− 27%), and Ramkantapur (− 27%). In addition to the biophysical changes, the analysis assesses the social and economic implications of land use change on peri-urban communities, including livelihoods, access to resources, and quality of life. The findings of this research highlight the need for sustainable LULC planning and management strategies in the peri-urban areas to mitigate adverse environmental and socio-economic consequences. This research serves as a reference for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in urban and regional planning and those concerned with the sustainability and resilience of peri-urban landscapes in the face of ongoing urbanization and LULC change.

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  • Sudip Roy & Alpana Ray & Bijay Halder, 2025. "Impacts of landform dynamics on peri-urban livelihood in the southern outskirt of Kolkata municipal corporation," Letters in Spatial and Resource Sciences, Springer, vol. 18(1), pages 1-27, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:lsprsc:v:18:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s12076-025-00412-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s12076-025-00412-3
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    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • B55 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Current Heterodox Approaches - - - Social Economics
    • R20 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Household Analysis - - - General
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure

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