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@article{176584,
        author = {Dr. Neetu Gaur},
        title = {Tribal Settlement System And Development Of Girasia Tribe: A Tribe Of Rajasthan},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {5966-5972},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=176584},
        abstract = {This paper examines the spatial organization and developmental dynamics of the Girasia tribe in the southern Aravalli region of Rajasthan, India. The Girasia inhabit predominantly rural and topographically complex areas across the districts of Pali, Sirohi, and Udaipur. Their settlement patterns—classified broadly into compact (nucleated) and dispersed types—are profoundly shaped by physical, cultural, and historical factors. The hilly terrain, forest cover, and limited arable land contribute to the scattered distribution of dwellings, while clan-based social organization and post-marital residential customs reinforce spatial dispersion.
Settlement units such as Phali (hamlet), Gaon (village), and Pal (cluster) represent progressive stages of tribal habitation. Morphologically, linear, circular, and rectangular settlement forms emerge based on geographic constraints and resource availability. Dwellings are primarily constructed using local materials, with kachcha, semi-pucca, and pucca classifications reflecting economic conditions and ecological access. However, deforestation and ecological degradation are increasingly undermining traditional building practices.
The paper is based on the data obtained through primary as well as secondary sources. The primary data has been collected by using a questionnaire in sample villages during the survey. Secondary data was collected from various government offices, libraries, and institutes related to tribal development.
The study highlights critical challenges related to infrastructure, housing, and service delivery within tribal settlements, exacerbated by their isolation and difficult terrain. It advocates for targeted, ecologically sustainable development interventions, including infrastructural consolidation, decentralized service provision, and culturally sensitive planning frameworks to enhance the living conditions and preserve the socio-cultural identity of the Girasia tribe.},
        keywords = {Aravalli Region, Compact Settlement, Cultural Landscape, Dispersed Settlement, Ecological Planning, Girasia Tribe, Indigenous Housing, Rural Geography Rajasthan, Tribal Settlements},
        month = {April},
        }