Types and patterns of rural settlements

3 types - Degree of compactness

1. Compact / Clustered
2. Dispersed
3. Semi - Clustered

Patterns

1. Rectangular
2. Circular
3. Amorphous

Rectangular

• Hollow
• Grid
• Ribbon / Strip

Circular

Reasons - compact

• Wet Point
• Security

Variants

• Annual
• Radial

Horse Shoe

• Mallital
• Tallital

Amorphous