A Comparison Of Spatial Pattern Of Cities And Towns In Southern India
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64252/43vsmh64Keywords:
Spatial Pattern, Geary’s C, Moran’s I, Geographic Data and Urban ArrangementAbstract
This exploratory study employed Geary’s Contiguity Ratio and Moran’s Index to analyze spatial patterns of cities and towns within the four Southern States in India which are characterized by similar geographical features and distinct demographic characteristics. Using the 2001 Census data of India, it found that the cities and towns in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala exhibited a largely random patterns, reflecting the preference of residents in these states for smaller cities that are unique. However, the results are mixed for Karnataka, where a clustering pattern is suggested by Moran’s I at the 10% level of significance, but a random pattern revealed by Geary’s C. The nuanced findings for the latter highlight the need for further research into this state to resolve the conflicting results.