Question

Why are jute industries located in hugli basin with explanation?

Answer 1

Answer:

There are many reasons behind this and they are as follows...

1...Jute industries require lot of water water and as being near to the river there is an abundant supply of water.

2... Transportation is easier as there good facility of roadways railways and waterways.

3... Cheap labour is also easily available from Bihar UP and Orrissa.

4... Inexpensive water transport is available.

5... Kolkata being urban area provide facilities such as banking, ensurance.

6... And the last reason is the nearness of jute producing places.

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Answer 2

Key points with explanations are given below.

Explanation:

The factors responsible for the concentration of jute mills along the banks of the Hugli river are:

1. Availability of Raw Material: West Bengal is one of the major jute producing states of India. The temperature, soil, and availability of water there is ideal for its growth. Hence raw material is easily available.
2. Climate: Jute being a Kharif crop requires heavy rainfall while at the same time needs high temperature and humid climate. The availability of this kind of climate is one factor for its location.
3. Water: Located near the Hugli basin, jute industries are provided by inexpensive water transport and abundant water for processing raw jute.
4. Transportation: It is well connected by a good network of railways, waterways and roadways to facilitate the movement of raw materials to the mills. Also, the port facilities make transportation easy.
5. Labour: Availability of cheap labour from West Bengal and the adjoining State of Bihar, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh makes the production process easy and efficient.
6. Urban Facilities: Kolkata as a port and large urban centre, provides banking, insurance and port facilities for the export of jute goods.

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