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6. Characteristics of Settlements

The chapter delves into the characteristics and transformations of settlements, particularly focusing on Tibetan camps in India, such as Bylakuppe, highlighting differences in urban morphology, street systems, and community structures. Emphasis is placed on how these settlements reflect social and cultural integration, as well as the evolution of residential and farmland distribution over time.

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Characteristics of Settlements

This section explores the diverse characteristics of settlements, examining how cultural and social structures influence urban morphology and land distribution.

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1.1 Social Structures and Urban Morphology

This section explores how social structures influence urban morphology, illustrated through case studies of Tibetan settlements in India.

1.2 Cultural Geography and Integration

This section explores the interactions and transformations of cultural geography within settlements in India, focusing on Tibetan communities.

Case Studies

This section analyzes various settlement patterns, specifically focusing on the Tibetan settlements in Karnataka and Dehradun.

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2.1 Bylakuppe Settlement in Southern Karnataka

This section explores the unique characteristics of the Bylakuppe settlement in Southern Karnataka, focusing on its social structures, urban morphology, and transformation over generations.

2.2 Old and New Camps Layout

This section examines the differences in layout and planning between old and new Tibetan camps in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, highlighting their agricultural and residential components and cultural significance.

2.3 Land Distribution in Camps

The section evaluates the patterns of land distribution among Tibetan settlements in India, highlighting differences between old and new camps, their layouts, and social structures.

2.4 Transformation of Settlement Patterns

This section explores the transformation of settlement patterns, particularly focusing on the characteristics and integration of Tibetan communities in India.

2.5 Street Patterns and Community Spaces

This section explores the unique characteristics of settlement patterns and communal spaces, particularly focusing on the Tibetan settlements in India.

Dwellings and Community Interaction

This section explores the characteristics and transformation of settlements, examining urban morphology, social structures, and the integration of Tibetan communities in India.

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3.1 Comparison of Old and New Camp Characteristics

This section compares the characteristics of old and new Tibetan settlement camps in India, highlighting their architectural and social features.

3.2 Monastery as Community Hub

This section discusses the role of monasteries as community hubs within Tibetan settlements, highlighting their architectural features and social structures.

3.3 Public Spaces and Shared Resources

This section explores the unique characteristics of various settlements and the evolution of community spaces, focusing on the integration of Tibetan culture within urban settings in India.

Learning Objectives

  • The study of urban morphology provides insights into the characteristics of different types of settlements.

  • Transformations in settlement patterns can reflect wider socio-cultural changes.

  • The integration of traditional and contemporary elements is critical in understanding settlements' architectural evolution.

Key Concepts

Urban Morphology

The study of the form, structure, and organization of urban spaces and their social implications.

Cultural Geography

The branch of geography that deals with the cultural aspects of places and the ways in which culture is spatially distributed.

Settlement Patterns

The physical arrangement of communities in relation to their environment, which includes factors such as housing layouts, street designs, and community spaces.

Practice Exercises

Total Questions

2

Estimated Time

4 min

Passing Score

70%

Instructions

  • Read each question carefully
  • You can use hints if you need help
  • Complete all questions before submitting
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