Question

what are compact settlements

Answer 1

a compact settlement is based on farming.these are mostly found in highly productive alluvial lands of ganga plains.the houses are congested and with narrow plains..the size of these plains depends on nature and resources of surrounding country..they have upper and lower caste  differences and high degree segregation..they are also found in hunting and fishing settlements

Answer 2

COMPACT SETTLEMENTS :- large number of houses are built very close to each other.Generally, the communities are closely knit and share common occupations