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TITLE Cropping Pattern Characteristics of Mahendergarh District: A Regional Geographical Study
ABSTRACT This regional geographical study examines the cropping pattern characteristics of Mahendergarh District in southern Haryana, a semi-arid area characterized by undulating plains, sand dunes, Aravalli offshoots, seasonal rivers (Dohan and Krishnavati), and soils ranging from loamy alluvial to sandy types. Agriculture in the district remains predominantly food grain-oriented, with bajra (pearl millet) dominating the kharif season and wheat, mustard (rapeseed-mustard), and gram (chickpea) prevailing in the rabi season, alongside limited cotton cultivation in moderately irrigated zones. These patterns are shaped by physical constraints like erratic monsoon rainfall, extreme temperatures (6°C to 47°C), water scarcity, and variable soil fertility, as well as infrastructural factors (uneven irrigation coverage around 63-80% in southern districts), socio-economic elements (small land holdings, market-driven shifts), and bio-technological advancements (high-yielding varieties and fertilizers from the Green Revolution era). Spatially, northern and central blocks (e.g., Kanina, Ateli Nangal, Mahendergarh) exhibit higher cropping intensity and modest diversification due to better groundwater and alluvial plains, while southern blocks (e.g., Nangal Chaudhry, Nizampur) favor drought-resistant crops amid greater aridity. Temporally, patterns have intensified with reduced fallowing and gradual commercial orientation toward cash crops like mustard and cotton, though food grains persist for subsistence and fodder needs. The study aligns with hypotheses on shifts to cash crops, positive income impacts through diversification, and yield benefits from rotations, while highlighting sustainability challenges like groundwater depletion and soil degradation. Findings offer micro-level insights for policy interventions, including micro-irrigation promotion, legume integration, and climate-resilient practices to optimize patterns for enhanced productivity, farmer resilience, and regional agricultural development in similar semi-arid contexts.
AUTHOR Somdatt, Dr. Zuber Khan Research Scholar, Department of Geography, Govt. College, Bundi, Rajasthan, India Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Govt. College, Bundi, Rajasthan, India
VOLUME 12
DOI DOI:10.15680/IJARETY.2025.1206033
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