Assessment of Urban Sprawl in Sargodha City using Remotely Sense Data

The current study focuses on tracking urban sprawl in one of the rapidly growing cities Pakistan i.e., Sargodha. secondary have capacity to persuade people from rural areas relocate. In this regard, is unique that it will give a comprehensive analysis Sargodha City. remotely sensed data used for purpose. primarily based collecting both primary and data. For last 30 years, 1987 2017, was gathered United States Geological Survey (USGS) Global Land Cover Facility (GLCF). ERDAS Imagine 2013 classify land use using Kappa Coefficient compute accuracy assessment classified maps. Maps are depict comparative city. addition, regression simple statistical computations also utilised assess dynamic changes sprawl. From 10-year interval measure change built-up an equation. According findings study, City has experienced considerable patterns. This beneficial policymakers design city well-planned manner. appropriate can pave way higher living standards Pakistan.