AN ASSESSMENT OF TYPOLOGIES OF RURAL MARKET CENTRES IN NORTH INDIA

Abstract

The taxonomical approach is deemed necessary in the analysis of spatial development of market centres. The problem of such a study of market centres has been much experienced because of the numerous characteristics of market centres and the variety of functions they perform. The study, further, helps to understand the real nature of market centres. The aim of the present study is to make an exhaustive analysis of the taxonomy of market centres of the study area on the basis of several variables which bear a seal on spatial development o market centres, such as (a) number of shops, which reflects the functional magnitude, (b) estimated participants, (c) transacted commodities, (d) market function, (e) trade area.