"International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment"

This study aims to analyze the cropping pattern of the Handri River Basin, including crop concentration, crop diversification, crop ranking, and cropping intensity. The study is based on secondary data sources, and various methods were used to calculate the different indices. Bhatia's location quotient method was used to estimate the index of crop concentration, while Bhatia's method was used for calculating the crop diversification index. Basic statistical techniques such as percentages and averages were used to rank the crops. Mandal was chosen as the basic unit for aerial mapping to represent the cropping pattern across the entire basin. Out of the twelve crops, cotton (37%), groundnut (21.49%), red gram (14.16%), and Bengal gram (16.38%) were found to be the most widely cultivated crops in the basin. The study found that the crop diversification index was high in one mandal, medium in six mandals, and low in twelve mandals. Furthermore, the intensity of cropping was found to be high in six mandals, medium in twelve mandals, and low in one mandal.