Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Bharathidasn University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. masilamani.ap@gmail.com
Online published on 19 April, 2016.
In this paper an attempt has been made to analyses the cropping pattern at village level of Koraiyar watershed. The study area is covers around 660 sq.km. The study area consists of 93 villages and having 4, 22, 835 population in 2011 Census. This study is based on secondary data, collected from the District Statistical Office, Coimbatore for the year 2010–2011. Cropping pattern of the watershed data has been computed with the help of statistical and GIS techniques. For the calculation of crop concentration, location quotient method by Bhatia; crop combination analysis, Weaver's statistical method, diversification index, Gibbs-Martin method haven been followed. These results really helpful to the planners to prepare proper land use planning for the development of watershed.
Crop combination, Diversification index, Crop concentration, Watershed, GIS
