Land Use Pattern

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The land usage pattern as shown below, reveals that the total cropped area is relatively small and a large area is still under forest.

Forest area                                      :  62%

Gross chopped area                                     :  21%

Barren and uncultivated area                         :  10%

Cultivable waste                               :  3.5%

Net sown area                                 :  3.1%

Permanent pastures                                     :  3%