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Land Use and Cropping Pattern in Rapti River Basin: Uttar Pradesh (India)

Dr. Prashant Singh

Abstract: Uttar Pradesh spans a vast area of 24.12 million hectares, ranking as the fourth largest and most densely populated state in India, with a population of approximately 199.81 million. This state's population density is nearly twice that of the entire country, as recorded in the 2011 Census. It boasts an abundance of water resources, fertile soil, and a climate that is conducive to agriculture. The state's river basins are primarily agricultural, with the Rapti Basin being a major area for growing rice and wheat, although other crops like oilseeds, pulses, vegetables, and trees also contribute significantly to the region's food security and economy. Sugarcane is another key crop in the Rapti Basin, with a majority of it being grown for local consumption, though there are also large - scale commercial sugarcane plantations in the northern regions. The total landuse suitable for cultivation in the Rapti Basin is 75.17% besides rice and wheat account for about 42.76% and 43.40% of the total cultivated land, respectively, with sugarcane being grown on a perennial basis for about 4.0% as far as the cropping pattern is considered.

Keywords: Uttar Pradesh, Rapti Basin, Landuse, Cropping Pattern

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024

Pages: 1196 - 1202

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24617092643

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