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Purpose: The present study attempts to evaluate the urban land value and its spatial variation in Tiruchirappalli Urban Agglomeration (TUA), Tamil Nadu. Design/Methodology/Approach: The universe of the study consists of the urban land values (1983-84 and 2004-05) in Tiruchirappalli Urban Agglomeration. The urban land values are defined into different land use patterns like, primary residential, mixed residential and commercial. Findings: It has been found in the study area also that the increase in urbanization demands more urban land to accommodate shops, factories, educational institutions, lodges and hotels, offices, theaters and new residential areas. Research Limitations: The study is limited to specific area and time period. Managerial Implications: In the present study area, with a long urban tradition, some of the distinctive land use patterns that have emerged which can be attributed to historical factor Originality/Value: This paper describes the original work of authors in the field of dynamics of on urban land market.

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Urban, Agglomeration, Tiruchirappalli

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