Department of Geography

Geography is the systematic study of the earth and its physical and man-made environments. It is a subject which helps to study man and the environment relationships, understand environmental problems and provide solutions through environmental-friendly lifestyles to protect our planet Earth.

The subject is mainly divided into two branches:

1)Physical Geography: Stars, Planets, Mountains, Plains, Plateaus, River valleys, rocks, Minerals, Soil, Water, Air and Winds, Oceans, Plants and animals etc. and 

2)Human Geography: Population, Health, Tourism, Transport, Economic Activities, Agriculture, Mining, Fishing, Forestry, Industries, Trade, Commerce, Services ,Socio-cultural Environment (Races, Cultures, Languages, Religions, Tribes ) Geo-politics, Geographical Thoughts, Human Welfare, Urban and Rural Settlements, Regional Planning Development, and Regional Geography etc. 

Geography has become one of the most important interdisciplinary subjects in the 21st century. Everybody is related to geography through smart phones, use of GIS, GPS, and Google Maps, etc. It is a very interesting and challenging subject, with a lot of job opportunities in the fields of cartography, remote sensing, GIS, travel and tourism, town planning, environmental management and planning, surveying, etc. The knowledge of the subject (Geography) is very useful in our day-to-day activities.

Annada College provides a solid foundation to the students at the undergraduate level that later enables them to pursue higher education in reputed institutions throughout the country. Every year, a geographical tour, many seminars and special lectures are organized by the department.