Exploring the existing scenario of Padipally Village

Abstract

Warangal is a satellite town in Hyderabad and is strategically located at 146 kms from Hyderabad. It is one of the oldest settlements from the Kakatiya dynasty and is well known for its natural water storage mechanisms. Warangal is often cited as a gateway to south India due to its connectivity through railways and is known as Tri-City since it comprises of Warangal, Kazipet, and Hanumakonda. The rural zones of these areas have been engulfed by the urban areas. The current study revolves around the new developmental activities that are happening within the peripheries of the urban areas, which are transforming due to the impacts generated in rural livelihoods. The intention of this research paper is to safeguard the agricultural practice in this region and analyze the growing prices of the land, which in turn exerts pressure on infrastructure in the peripheral area. The paper is an attempt to highlight these issues and the challenges faced during the process of transformation. For this study, the data was collected from various secondary resources, which revolve around balancing the infrastructure and the livelihood of the people. The findings highlight the plausible solutions that can be adopted in this region through the participation of various stakeholders with a thrust on sustainable development need to be facilitated.