A Geographical Analysis of Land Use Land Cover Changes in Amalner City

Abstract Amalner, located in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra state. Amalner, located 56 km from Jalgaon and 35 km from Dhule, is well connected by the Bhusawal–Surat railway line. It holds significant religious and cultural importance, featuring the Wadi Sansthan temple of Lord Vitthal associated with Saint Sakharam Maharaj. Amalner has influenced Maharashtra's education through Sane Guruji, who was nurtured in the area. The town has evolved between 1980 and 2020, experiencing residential and commercial development, industrial growth, declining agriculture, and reduced water bodies, highlighting urbanization pressures and its status as a key urban center in Khandesh.