The Role of Natural Resources and Drainage System on Human Settlement in Brahmaputra Valley

The most prominent physical feature in Assam is Brahmaputra valley. This is a great ramp-valley from Dhubri to Sadiya extends over 720 km with average breath 80km. The general slope of the valley is extremely gentle. The Brahmaputra valley is also known as Assam Valley. The Brahmaputra valley's natural resources and its drainage system plays a vital role on human settlement. The water-bodies like river and ox-bow-lake (locally known as 'Beel") and its various natural resources impact on human settlement. Specially in agriculture, transportation, hydropower, fishing, tourism etc. activities governed by environmental condition of river valley.