Landuse Data Analysis

For the preparation of Landuse Plan, spatial information or data on existing landuse processes and stores under a comprehensive GIS database component. GIS software such as PC ArcView and PC ArcInfo uses for processing physical feature survey data. Data stores in WGS-1984 format (latitude, longitude, ellipsoidal height in meter) and later on it projected and stored in Lambert Conformal Conic (LCC) projection system.

Landuse map prepare with applying of the appropriate systematic command of GIS. The use then transfers on CS Mouza map in a scale of RF 1:1980. Legend contains, necessary themes, features use different symbolize schemes and prepare existing landuse map.

Plan Preparation Technique

Based on the existing landuse map, the landuse plan is being prepared according to the guidelines. The planning starts from formulation of strategies to issues like functional quality (meeting of space requirements for different functions, relation between functions etc., aesthetic quality, flexibility, deviation, public agency support etc.) for plan implementation. The planning in detail also covers the delineated existing urban area and the new urban area.

The Landuse Plan comprises a set of policies including a broad framework for development promotion, control and coordination.

In the Tungipara Pourashava, major landuse is agriculture (47%). Residential landuse occupies second position (25.5%) of the category. Only 4% land is using for circulation network. Though, agriculture landuse dominates the Pourashava but, after the preparation of Master Plan, a radical change in physical development will proceed. In consideration of such concept, the Master Plan is delighted in favour to save the agriculture land.

Determining factors of landuse change

Determining factors of landuse change is the income of the people, government policy, new establishment like industry, higher level educational institute, construction of road and embankment and availability of services. The Pourashava was developed as a growth centre long before, than a police station. In the year 1997, it is notified as Pourashava. Radical change of landuse in the Pourashava is not found. Before it known as Pourashava, agricultural domination was the key landuse. During last ten years, the landuse scenarios remain. A stagnant character of landuse change still stand due to the existence of river named Baghiar. Rapid change of landuse will be viewed after construction of Padma Bridge at Maowa point.