• Dr. Priyanka Kumari
• Ravi Shankar

Banka district is primarily an agricultural region where more than 80 percent population is rural. Agriculture forms the mainstay of the economy in the region. The proportion of agricultural land to the total land is very high except in Katoria and Chanan anchals where the land is hilly and have extensive forest zone. Rice, Wheat, maize, gram and Khesari are popularly grown here. River Chandan, Badua and Chir provide water for irrigation and other purposes. Barahat, Rajoun and Amarpur blocks are famous for cultivation of good quality of rice viz. Katarni, Malbhogh, Kesour and Sonam rice. More than 80 percent of the working force is engaged in agricultural sector. Agriculture is predominant occupation in the region, but industrialisation and modernisation is the call of the day. Many agro and cottage industries have developed and are taking place. The whole area is on the path of transformation. Rurban centres are growing fast. Means of irrigation, pattern of agriculture, modes of transportation, and industrial development are developing at speedy rate. Due to fast development in every field of life, environment is also changing.

"Soil Distribution & Agricultural Pattern In Banka District, Bihar", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 11, page no.460-466, November-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2011352.pdf

"Soil Distribution & Agricultural Pattern In Banka District, Bihar", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 11, page no. pp460-466, November-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2011352.pdf