Details of landuse include structures and uses of land in multi-dimensions. Every individual structure and its details were surveyed during the survey period and find out the uses of land. Most of the landuse information collects through physical feature survey. Later on, landuse map produces showing different use categories.
In Bakerganj Pourashava, agriculture dominates the landuse (57.10%). Residential land covers 29.50% and 2.40% circulation network. Though, agriculture landuse dominates the Pourashava but, after preparation of the Master Plan, a radical change on physical development will proceed. In consideration of such concept, the Master Plan delights in favour to save agriculture land.
Determining factor of landuse change considers income of the people. Government policy, new establishment like industry and higher level educational institute changes the landuse. Again, construction of road, embankment and availability of services also performs role on landuse change category.
The Pourashava forms as a growth centre long before, than a police station. In the year 1997 it notifies as Pourashava. Radical change of landuse in the Pourashava not proceeds. Before it known as Pourashava, agriculture use dominates the landuse. During last ten years, the landuse scenarios remain. A stagnant character of landuse change still stands due to the existence of river named Tulatoli.
Bakerganj Pourashava Master Plan, Chapter 10