Rural Development and Disparity: Maldah District explores the complex relationship between progress and inequality in a predominantly agrarian region of West Bengal. While rural development is often associated with improvements in livelihoods, infrastructure, and social well-being, the benefits of such progress are not always evenly distributed. This book highlights how disparities persist across different areas within Maldah district, shaped by geographical conditions, resource availability, and socio-economic structures. Focusing on both growth and imbalance, the study examines how development initiatives interact with local realities, sometimes reducing inequalities while at other times reinforcing them. It brings out the contrasts between developed and underdeveloped pockets, offering insights into the challenges of achieving inclusive and sustainable rural development.
By combining conceptual understanding with regional analysis, the book provides a critical perspective on the nature of rural transformation in Maldah. It is particularly relevant for those interested in development studies, regional planning, and the dynamics of inequality in rural India. Overall, the book provides a systematic and multidimensional assessment of rural development and disparity in Maldah district, making it a valuable resource for researchers, academicians, planners, and policymakers interested in regional development and rural transformation.
| Weight | 0.500 Gm. |
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| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Edition | Hard Bound |
| Author | Dr. Arpita Saha & Dr. Prabir Kumar Kundu |
| About the Authors | Arpita Saha, M.A., Ph.D. is an accomplished academic and researcher with nearly eight years of experience in teaching and geographic studies. She currently serves as a State-Aided College Teacher (SACT-I) in the Department of Geography at Chanchal College, Chanchal, Malda, West Bengal. Dr. Saha holds an undergraduate degree from Malda College, Malda and a Master's degree from the University of Gour Banga. She has been SET-qualified since 2018. She earned her doctorate from the Department of Geography and Applied Geography at the University of North Bengal in 2025. A prolific contributor to the field, her research is regularly featured in prestigious international journals, including those published by Springer and Taylor & Francis. In addition to her publications, she has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences, focusing on the socio-spatial dynamics of regional development. Dr. Saha is a life fellow of the Institute of Indian Geographers (Pune), an honour that highlights her ongoing contributions to the field of geography. Prabir Kumar Kundu, M.Sc., Ph.D. is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Geography, with over sixteen years of experience in teaching and research. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Siliguri Mahila Mahavidyalaya. A gold medalist in both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies from University of North Bengal, Dr. Kundu earned his Ph.D. (Sc) in Geography in 2013 from the same institution. His academic interests span Population, Urban, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Geography, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to geographical research. Dr. Kundu has made significant scholarly contributions through regular publications in reputed national and international journals and active participation in academic seminars and conferences. He is the author of three notable books-Impact of Partition and Bangladesh Liberation War on Urban Growth, Sustainable Urbanization in East India: Present Trends and Future Concerns, and North Bengal: People, Society and Culture-which highlight his engagement with regional and thematic issues in geography. Dr. Kundu is also a life fellow of prestigious academic bodies, including The Geographical Society of India (Kolkata), Institute of Landscape, Ecology and Ekistics (Kolkata), and Institute of Indian Geographers (Pune), underscoring his active involvement in the wider geographical research community. |
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