Changing Pattern of Population Density in Upper Krishna sub-Basin of Satara District Maharashtra: A GIS Approach

In this paper the present study reveals the village wise chnges of population in Upper Krishna sub Basin a part Satara district during 2000-2011.The growth of population in Upper Krishna sub Basin a part Satara district from 187997 during 2011. It has studied on the basis of India reports, Socio-economic Statistical Abstract and Census Handbook. It occupies area of 654.20 sq.km. 113 villages. Wai is the ‘Historical City’ is currently emerging as the largest educational center of certain cool stations, goods and services. The highest rural population obsersed in Upper Krishna sub Basin a part of Satara district. The total population of the Upper Krishna sub Basin a part district in rural area is observed 82.42 per cent whereas in urban area it is 19.58 during 2011. Total main workers 43.56 percent are cultivators, 19.62 percent are agricultural labors, 2.05 percent is house hold industry workers and remaining 34.76 percent are other workers. Out of total male population 92.29 percent are main workers and 7.71 percent are marginal workers. It is reported that Upper Krishna sub Basin a part of Satara district is in the growth of urbanization and consequently the rural area. The results have been discussed with the help of population growth rate refers to the change in population growth rate over a unit time period, often expressed as a percentage of the number of individuals in the population, at the beginning of that period.