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Urban Land Use Dynamics in India (1981–2024): A Bibliometric Review of Trends, Patterns, Gaps, and Future Research Trajectories

Author(s) Mr. Kalobaran Das, Dr. Rabindra Nath Ray
Country India
Abstract Urban land use dynamics in India have undergone rapid transformation over the past four decades, driven by unprecedented urbanization, economic restructuring, and technological advancements. While a large body of research has emerged to analyze these spatial changes using geospatial tools and simulation models, a comprehensive synthesis of scholarly output remains lacking. This study presents a systematic bibliometric analysis of 2,801 English-language publications on urban land use in India, published between 1981 and 2024 and indexed in the Scopus database. Using the Bibliometrix R package and VOSviewer, the study examines temporal publication trends, influential journals and authors, collaborative networks, and the thematic evolution of research. The findings reveal a sharp increase in research activity post-2000, with significant growth in international collaborations and methodological sophistication. Remote sensing, GIS, and urban simulation models—particularly cellular automata and CA-Markov—dominate the methodological landscape. Emerging themes include climate-sensitive urban planning, smart cities, sustainability, and the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in urban studies. However, the research remains geographically concentrated in major cities and thematically fragmented, with limited engagement in socio-political, peri-urban, and equity-related issues. This bibliometric synthesis provides a structured knowledge map of urban land use research in India, highlighting major contributions, thematic gaps, and future research directions. It underscores the need for more interdisciplinary, policy-oriented, and inclusive approaches to address the complex challenges of urban growth and environmental sustainability in Indian cities.
Keywords Urban land use, India, bibliometric analysis, urbanization, smart cities, sustainability
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-10-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.59144
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