Abstract :
Land capability means productive potentials and ability of land to produce a particular crop. It refers to
an expression of all environmental parameters as applied to the biological potential of a specific unit of
land at a given time. The capability of land is clearly understood from its ultimate output. It not only
depends on the geomorphic factors, soil fertility, irrigation facility and others but also technological
inputs and management practices. On the basis of land capability, the production differences are found
in all countries of the world. In the district of Bankura ofWest Bengal, there are significant differenences
in geomorphic conditions and technological inputs and management parameters. As a result
production varies from one part to another of the district. All the positive and negative factors have been
are included in the computation of Land Capability Index with varying weights. Finally,
recommendations have been made for crops suitable for a particular type of land.
Keyword :
Land Capability Index Lorenz Curve Regression Positive Index Negative Index