Landuse & Land Cover Change Detection of Hindupur Mandal in Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh

Dr. M. Karunakara Rao

Abstract: Understanding land use and land cover is vital for regional planning authorities as it helps in recognizing significant changes and grasping the dynamics of land use. Knowledge of land use and land cover maps is crucial for understanding drought - prone environments, conservation, and management. Human activities globally are the main drivers of changes in land cover, resulting in land degradation due to population pressure and unregulated land use practices. These alterations disrupt ecosystems, impacting ecology and development outcomes. This research focuses on analyzing LULC pattern changes in Hindupur mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district from 2017 to 2023 using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System technologies.

Keywords: Landuse, Land cover, water, Trees, Built Area & Crops