The present study attempts to analyze some important characteristics of the agricultural regionalization system by measuring crop concentration in the command area of Ganganagar in northwestern Rajasthan. Crop concentration is a significant indicator of the prevailing cropping pattern in any geographical unit and is therefore a major determinant of the agricultural economy. Similarly, cropping intensity is also an important indicator of agricultural development. Agricultural efficiency explains the yield per unit area of land and is thus a crucial characteristic of the agricultural system. Analysis of the data reveals that the cultivation of wheat, gram, mustard, and cotton is dominant in the Ganganagar region, showing a high level of concentration. Canal irrigation and good soil quality in the district facilitate the cultivation of three seasonal crops – Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid – throughout the year. Several crops such as wheat, rice, maize, gram, mustard, sugarcane, and various vegetables are grown. While some crops are highly concentrated, others are less so. Due to the dominance of certain crops, several other crops are grown simultaneously in the same season. Considering these characteristics of agricultural activities in Ganganagar district, we have studied the crop concentration of three major crops – wheat, gram, mustard, and cotton – which reveals that: I - Wheat, gram, mustard, and cotton are produced abundantly in all parts of the district; II - Wheat, a food grain crop, is produced in all parts of the district; III - The concentration of wheat, gram, mustard, and cotton is at a high level in the study area.
Agricultural Regionalisation; Crop Concentration; Cropping Pattern; Canal Irrigation; Sri Ganganagar District.
Dr. Rajender Kumar, Raj pal. Agricultural Regionalization Through Measurement of Crop Concentration In Sri Ganganagar District, Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Modern Research and Reviews. 2026; 4(SP1):277-288
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