Analyzing origin and Spatio-temporal distribution of rural Markets: A Geographical Study from north india

This paper analyzes the genesis and spatiotemporal distribution of selected rural markets. For the study, Aligarh district in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has been selected as a study area. There are 286 rural markets in the district which are unevenly distributed over the space. Study is based on secondary sources and data has been collected from the Census of India, District Census Handbook, and Gazetteer of Aligarh. The analysis made clear that the bulk of the area's rural markets grew due to the construction of road networks by the British government and landlords. The geographic distribution of market centers in terms of time and space is a component of rural markets. The combined effect of physio-cultural characteristics of the specific place determines market dynamics and their periodicities.