Geo-Eye

Abstract

The research places its emphasis on comprehending the intricacies and fluctuations in the utilization and coverage of land in Mysuru Taluk, a locale nestled in the southern reaches of India. The study uses Sentinel-2 multitemporal satellite data from the Esri to examine land dynamics in Mysuru Taluk between 2017 and 2022, employing ArcMap software for mapping and statistical techniques for quantifying variations in land cover categories such as built-up areas, agricultural land, and water bodies. The investigation endeavors to pinpoint the catalysts that have influenced the transformation of land utilization in this area, which encompasses the realms of urbanization, agricultural practices, and environmental shifts. The findings of this study unveil a decline in shrublands and agricultural land, while simultaneously witnessing an upsurge in vegetation and urbanized areas within Mysuru Taluk, spanning the years from 2017 to 2022. The dwindling of shrublands and agricultural land can be ascribed to alterations in natural vegetation patterns, land management methodologies, and land use policies, particularly those related to urbanization. Conversely, the augmentation of vegetation and urbanized areas signifies an escalating inclination towards afforestation, conservation endeavors, population expansion, and urban development within this region.