Preparation Method of the Landuse Plan

Detail of landuse plan includes structure and use of land in multi-dimensions. Every individual structure and it’s details were surveyed  and found the uses of land. Most of the landuse information collects through physical feature survey. Later on, landuse map produces showing different use categories.

Existing Landuse

In Bauphal Pourashava, agriculture (55.89%) dominates the landuse category. Residential land coverage shows 27.44% and circulation network only 2.51%.  After the preparation of Master Plan, a radical change in physical development proceeds. In consideration of such concept, the Master Plan delights to save agriculture land.

Identification of Landuse Change

Determining factors of landuse change mostly considers the is income. Government policy, new establishment like industry, higher level educational institute also considers as landuse determining factors. Construction of road, embankment and availability of services also changes the landuse category. The Pourashava forms as a growth center long before, than a police station. In the year 2001, it upgrades as Pourashava. Radical change of landuse not spreads over the Pourashava. Before it known as Pourashava, agricultural domination reveals as key landuse component. During last ten years, landuse scenarios remain. A stagnant character of landuse change still stands due to the existence of Kalyan canal. Rapid change of landuse will be viewed after implementation of the master plan.