Vol. 10, Issue 11, Part A (2024)

Abstract
Crop concentration patterns in a given region are examined in this study, which looks at changes in crop density and distribution between 2001-02 and 2020-21 for a variety of crops, including rice, wheat, jowar, bajra, maize, pulses, sugarcane, cotton, spices, and oilseeds. Crop concentration indices were calculated using the Bhatia method, and the results showed significant variation in concentration levels across tehsils, influenced by factors like soil conditions, water availability, and climatic changes. Some crops, like rice and sugarcane, showed a marked decline in areas where water scarcity increased, while drought-resistant crops, like bajra and pulses, expanded. The study provides insights into sustainable farming practices under changing climate scenarios and emphasizes the crucial role that socioeconomic and agroclimatic factors play in determining crop concentration.