Urbanization and its Impact on Environment A Case Study of Gorakhpur City, U.P.

Abstract

Urbanization is functionally related to industrialization, now-a-day's urbanization and its impact on Environment are burning issues. Urbanization is an important factor of climate change and pollution. It alters abiotic and biotic components of ecosystem within surroundings and even at a great distance from the urban areas. Naturally, the quality of local environment deteriorates with increasing pollution in all aspects - land, water and air. The case of Gorakhpur city in Uttar Pradesh is no exception. It is a fast growing urban centre. In this paper an attempt has been made to highlight the relation between urbanization and environmental pollution of Gorakhpur city. Environmental qualities are analyzed on the bases of the meteorological data, demographic data and solid waste generation data. The study concentrates on some of the important environmental problems (air, noise and solid waste pollution), caused by over population growth & rapid urbanization of Gorakhpur city. In the present study, not only the urbanization and its impact on environment have been discussed, but some suggestions are also made for balanced urban management and eco-friendly environment.

Key Word:  Industrialization, Urbanization, Noise Pollution, Eco-Friendly, Environment, Solid Waste, Air Quality