Difference between clustered and compact settlement

Compact Settlements

Dispersed or Scattered Settlements

1. These settlements develop generally in the fertile plains and valleys.

1. These settlements develop in highland, chilly areas and semi-arid areas.

2. The density of population is high due to productive land.

2. The density of population is not high due to barren land.

3. The houses are compact, congested with narrow streets.

3. The houses are dispersed and scattered over a wide area.

4. In compact settlements, people can help each other in agriculture. They can protect themselves against floods. They can live with security.

4. People live isolated. Dispersed settlements have no security against many problems.

5. The size of such settlements is sometimes large.

5. The size of such settlements is not large.

6. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people.

6. Fishing, cattle rearing etc. are the activities of the people.

7. Compact settlements have problems of sanitation and drainage.

7. In dispersed settlements, there are no such problems.

8. The size of farms are generally small and nearby the settlement.

8: The size of the farms are large and isolated.