Academic Department Raipur, Chhattisgarh

School of Studies in Geography

Constituent Department of Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU), Raipur

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About School of Studies in Geography

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Year of Establishment: 1965 The School imparts teaching at post graduate level in both physical and human geography. However, more emphasis is laid on different branches of human geography at research level .

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department

Affiliation Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU), Raipur

Campus Location Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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M.A.

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Geomorphology

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Climatology

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Oceanography/ Geographical thought

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Advanced Geography of India

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Economic Geography &amp

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Resource Management

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Population Geography

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Settlement Geography

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Regional Development &amp

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Planning

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Remote Sensing

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Techniques &amp

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GIS

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Field Survey &amp

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about School of Studies in Geography

Where is the School of Studies in Geography located?

The School of Studies in Geography is an academic teaching department of Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU), Raipur, located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by School of Studies in Geography are conducted as per Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU), Raipur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by School of Studies in Geography?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU), Raipur.

Teaching Department > School of Studies in Geography

Courses Offered & Their Outline:

Course Duration Subjects Seats Course Fee Eligibility

M.A. 4 Semester
(2 Years)

4 Semesters From June'2006

Geomorphology; Climatology; Oceanography/ Geographical thought ; Advanced Geography of India; Economic Geography & natural Resource Management; Population Geography; Settlement Geography, Regional Development & Planning, Remote Sensing Techniques & GIS, Field Survey & Practical. Syllabus

50
Rs. 1000/-per year B.A. with Geography or B.Sc. with Mathematics, Geology or Chemistry

M.Phil 1 Year Research Methodology in Geography ; Modern concept & Approaches in Geography , Practical & Dissertation Syllabus 10 Rs. 5000/- per year Post graduation in Geography with at least 55% marks

Five Years Integrated Course
(B.A.Hons+M.A.)
3/5 Years Syllabus 05 As per Univ. Rules 10+2 I-Div.

Ph.D. As per ord. 45 Syllabus 30 As per Univ. Rules P.G. with at least 55% marks, 5 % relaxation for ST/SC.Graduation Geography with at least 50 % marks.

Admissions: M.A.: Merit basis; M.Phil. : Entrance Exam.

Faculty:

Name Designation Qualification Specialization/Research Areas Contact

Dr.(Mrs.) Z.T.Khan Professor & Head M.A., Ph.D. Urban Geography, Settlement Geography, Regional Development & Planning 2262268 (R)

Dr. (Mrs) A. Baghel Professor M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Geography of Population 2262739 (R)

Dr. (Mrs) S. Sharma Professor M.A., Ph.D. Geography of Population 2263344(R)

Dr. N.K. Baghmar Reader M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Geography of Resources 2282784(R)

Dr. (Mrs) Uma Gole Sr. Lecturer M. A., Ph. D. Agricultural Geography & Nutrition

Dr. R.S. Keram Tech.Officer M. A., Ph. D. Agriculture & Nutrition

Dr. C.R. Ratre Tech.Officer M. A., Ph. D. Social Geography,RS & GIS 2262306

Infrastructure facilities:

1. Cartographic Laboratory.
2. Photographic Laboratory.
3. Computer facility.
4. Photocopying facility.
5. Surveying equipments.

6. Satellite Imageries, GPS, Remote Sensing Software
7. OHP and LCD Projector.

Projects:

Investigator
Title of Project

Funding Agency
Period

Co-investigators :
P.C. Agarwal
H.S. Gupta
M.P. Gupta Fuel wood survey project at Raipur U.S. agency for international development 1985

A.R. Chandraker Assessment of soils in Chhattisgarh region (A pilot study of Kurud block District: Raipur) MAPCOST 1991-92

A. Baghel Fertility patterns among the scheduled castes & scheduled tribes in Raipur division: A geographical analysis UGC 2001

S. Sharma In-migration in industrial cities of Chhattisgarh with special reference to Bhilai and Korba cities UGC 2001

H. S. Gupta
A. Baghel Infant Mortality in Rural Chhattisgarh UGC 2008

Symposia/Conferences/Workshops Organized:

Title Convener
Date

Summer School in Regional Development Dr. P.C. Agarwal 1967

Workshop on Grading Prof. P.C. Agarwal 1976

Seminar on Concept Development Prof H.S. Gupta

National Seminar on Geography & Resource Development Prof. P.C. Agarwal 1982

National Seminar on Laboratory Education in Social Sciences Co-convener
Prof. P.C. Agarwal 1984

National Seminar on Tribal Situations in India Prof. S. Roy 1990

XV Indian Geographers' Meet (Fifteenth Annual Conference of Institute of Indian Geographers) on "Environment & Development" Prof. H.S. Gupta 1994

National Seminar on Environmental Issues & Management
Prof. H.S. Gupta (Director)
Dr. M.P. Gupta (Convener)

Dr. (Mrs.) Z.T. Khan
1997

Workshop on Remote Sensing Technology & GIS Prof. M.P. Gupta (Director)
Dr. N. K. Baghmar (Convener) 2004

Workshop on Fundamentals of Photography Prof. M.P. Gupta (Director)
Dr. N. K. Baghmar (Co-ordinator) 2004

Workshop on Remote Sensing Techniques & Geographical Information System Prof. M.P. Gupta (Director), Dr. N.K.Baghmar , (Coordinator) 2005

Workshop on Remote Sensing Technology & GIS
Prof. M.P. Gupta (Director)

Dr. N.K. Baghmar (Convener)

C.R. Ratre (Co-convener)
2007