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Dandaka form of settlement layout is basically a
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- Grid Iron pattern
- Ring radial pattern
- Radial pattern
- Informal Pattern
Correct Option: A
Dandaka type of town plan provides for two main entrance gates and is generally adopted for the formation of small towns and villages, the village offices being located in the east. The female deity of the village or the chamadevata will generally be located outside the village and the male deities in the northern portion.
Dandaka
⚈ Streets are straight and cross each other at right angles at the centre
⚈ Village has 4 gates on four sides
⚈ Village is rectangular/ square
⚈ Width of the street varies from one - five danda.
⚈ 2 transverse street at the extremities have single row of houses
⚈ The village offices located in the east.
⚈ The female deity/ chamadevata.
⚈ Located outside the village and the male deities in the northern portion.