Read this article to learn about the types, importance, drawbacks and significance of village studies. Types of Village Studies: Doshi and Jain have pointed out that on the basis of the available information, village studies that have been made right from the days of British Raj to the present day could be categorized into the… Continue reading Village Studies: Types, Importance, Drawbacks and Other Details
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Top 7 Socio-Cultural Features of Village Community in India
This article throws light upon the top seven socio-cultural features of village community in India. Socio-Cultural Feature # 1. Relative Self-Sufficiency: In the past, a traditional village was very much self-sufficient in several respects. The village was a unit of production as well as consumption. Politically there was less interference from outside world. Conflicts arising… Continue reading Top 7 Socio-Cultural Features of Village Community in India
Classification of Villages: 4 Categories
This article throws light upon the four categories in the classification of villages. I. On the Basis of Structure: Structurally villages in India can be divided into following types: 1. The Nucleated Village: This is a common pattern of settlement mostly discernible in paddy growing areas. In this type of village, homes of farmers and… Continue reading Classification of Villages: 4 Categories