Space complexity and human interactions in bank erosion-induced relocated settlements

This study has outlined the existing nature of segregation between the previously settled colonies and colonies containing relocated families in a river erosion-affected mouza located on the left bank of the Ganga River in Malda. A randomly chosen set of samples containing displaced and previously settled inhabitants has been surveyed to understand the underlying nature of social conflicts and restrictions for further migration to safer places for better livelihood. The findings reveal that the existing nature of social segregation and a complex spatial interaction have developed a sense of brotherhood among the displaced families which has characterised the spatial setup regarding settlement growth. It gave birth to a different social setup for the people who occupied the vested land and suffered from identity loss. In contrast, the sense of security has attracted more people with similar social status to the relocated colonies.