Abstract:
A settlement is the abode that man has set up on earth for his own needs. As food and clothing are important
in human life, so is shelter. Settlements are designed to protect animals, thieves, and enemies. The dwellings
thus seen are generally classified into two types: urban dwellings and rural dwellings. In terms of rural
settlements, although the land areas are greater, the settlements are smaller. But in terms of urban housing,
residential areas are densely populated despite the low land area. Examples include residences in countries
such as China, Germany, and France. Thus, the concentration of dwellings causes various social problems.
In that sense, the concentration of settlements in the study area of Maruthamunai has increased from the
earliest times to the present day. This raises a number of sociological issues. That is why the topic "The
Social Impact of Density Settlements: A Sociological Study based on the Maruthamunai Area" has been
selected and the problems it faces have been explored. The study objective is to identify the social problems
faced by the people of Maruthamunai due to settlement density. The methods of selecting the sample units
are followed as the means to achieve the objective of the study. In this way, 180 people were selected as a
research sample from the total population of 17,885 found in the Maruthamunai area as a 01%. A
questionnaire was also distributed to 140 people, 30 people participated in a focus group discussion (FGD)
for fun, and 10 key informant data sets for the study were collected. In this study, both qualitative and
quantitative analysis methods are used. Secondary data sources include books, research articles, and
website data. Furthermore, the research analysis for this study was conducted through Excell software.
Thus, the following factors were identified among the social factors in the settlement density analysis of
the study: They are the Settlements' related problems; Environmental problems; Sanitation-related
problems; Transportation problems; and Social conflict.
