A Spatial Pattern Of Population Growth And Urban Development In Dibrugarh City, Assam

Abstract

This case study examines the growth and development of Dibrugarh City in Assam over the past few decades. It analyses the current and past settlement areas, demographics, and municipal records to study both its population and land area expansion over the years. The results show that Dibrugarh has gradually and economically expanded core areas of the city, driven by population growth, improved infrastructure. The growth of the city has also increased the number of residential neighbourhoods, commercial centres, industrial zones, and educational institutions. A detailed examination of the wards indicates that the population growth is not balanced some areas are significantly overpopulated relative to others, demonstrating the city’s uneven development. The city is also dealing with rapid changes in land use, strained infrastructure systems, and the dangers of haphazard urban sprawl. The findings of the study provide Dibrugarh's urban planners and policymakers with awareness of the city's dynamics to better assist in building a more balanced urban development.