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@article{170945,
        author = {Gopal Sadhukhan and Gouri Sankar Bhunia},
        title = {The Pulse of Urbanization: Household Experiences in Ranaghat Town},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {2224-2229},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170945},
        abstract = {Urbanization is a transformative force reshaping societies, economies, and environments worldwide. This research investigates the household-level experiences of urbanization in Ranaghat, a mid-sized town in the Nadia district of West Bengal, India. By analyzing demographic, economic, and infrastructural data alongside household surveys, this study captures the multidimensional impacts of urban growth. Urbanization's overall impact on quality of life was positive for 51.4%, though 34.3% perceived it negatively, reflecting mixed experiences. Employment opportunities increased for 60%, though income instability affects 62.9%. The cost of living has significantly risen, with 85.7% citing increased expenses for housing, utilities, and goods. Access to basic amenities like electricity (94.3%) and piped water (80%) has improved, yet challenges persist in waste management and sanitation. The findings highlight the interplay of opportunities and challenges, offering insights for sustainable urban planning and policy interventions.},
        keywords = {Urban Infrastructure, Socio-economic Challenges, Impact of Urbanization, Social Changes, Economic Transformations},
        month = {December},
        }