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Study the population distribution map of Kolhapur district and answer the following questions:

Which Taluka has the least population?

All talukas present in the western side of the map shows less population than those on the eastern side. According to the given index in the map, each dot represents 5000 population. A simple counting of dots within the boundary of each taluka would give an approximate value of the population in said taluka. As per this method, Taluka Gaganbavada has 8 dots within its administrative boundaries which implies that it has an approximate population of around 40,000 people. Thus, taluka Gaganbavada has the least population.



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Now we will prepare a map using dot method. Carry out the following activity.

• See the map of Nandurbar given in fig. 1.6 carefully. Draw it on another paper or tracing paper along with its taluka and district boundaries.


• Now see the population table given along the map. On the basis of the statistical data, decide the value of the dots considering the highest and the lowest Make friends with maps !









































S.No.



Talukas



Rural Population


2011



1.



Akkalkuwa



2,15,974



2.



Akrani



1,89,661



3.



Taloda



1,33,291



4.



Shahada



3,46,352



5.



Nandurbar



2,56,409



6.



Nawapur



2,31,134



values of population. For example, 1 dot = 10000 people, so that you can decide how many dots to be given to each sub-administrative unit.


• To draw dots of the uniform size, take a ball pen refill. Close the back end of the refill with cotton. Press this end on a stamp-pad and draw the imprints of the dots wherever required.


• While placing the dots, consider the physiography, water sources, roads, rails, taluka and district headquarters as shown Figure 1.6 : District Nandurbar in the map in fig 1.6


• Compare your dot map with other students and arrange a discussion in the class.