Monday, July 20, 2015

Abstract : Department of Geography



ANALYSIS ON THE BASIN MORPHOMETRY OF KANI CAUNG  MEIKTILA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - U Theit Khaing

Abstract

Development of a drainage network and consequence changes in land surface in the Mondaing Drainage Basin greatly influence upon the rate of inflow of water and sediment to the Mondaing Dam and Meiktila Lake.
Development of stream channel network creating bad land topography has been a major destructive factor for vegetation cover in the dry zone.This destruction in turn will be a limiting factor for Greening Project in dry zone .
There are three form elements or properties of a drainage basin , namely, linear properties, areal properties,and relief properties.
This study has been carried out for the development of stream network in the Kanni basin over time and based on different lithology.
It may be assumed as an introductory presentation of the morphometry of the drainage basin in the tropical region.


Analysis on Relationship Between Rainfall And Sown Acreage of Pulses in Meiktila Township

Candidate - Mg Soe Win

Abstract

Among the cultivated crops of Meiktila Township, pulses rank second most in sown next to oil seeds. There is spatial and temporal variation in the cultivation of pulses. Moreover, its variations and fluctuation are related to the physical conditions and socio-economic conditions. This paper analyses on relationship between rainfall and sown acreage of pulses based on collected data and topographic conditions.


SOCIO-ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF YAMETHIN TOWNSHIP

Abstract

Yamethin Township is situated in southern part of the Mandalay Division and in the the Central Dry Zone of Myanmar. It is favorable for agriculture and for animal husbandry.
The natural streams such as Bwet Chaung, Bwin Chaung, Nankhwe Chaung, Yeaye Chaung, Saloun Chuang, and Takhun Chaung are seasonal streams. They cannot provide water for large-scale irrigated cultivation of crops.
In 2005, the total population of Yamethin Township was 291104. The working people aged from 15 to 64 years have 195406 persons. It is only about 67% of total population. Thus, it can be said that the township has considerable proportion of labor force.
            In 2005, total caltivated area was 33.69 % and uncultivable land was 35.06% of the total area of the township. Then cultivable virgin land has only remained 2.67%. This amount is too small to extend the agricultural land.
            As in manufacturing industries, Yamethin Township has three large- scale government owned industries. Other industries are the private owned cottage industries. Of these, foodstuff industries rank first in number. Espically rice mills and oil mills are largest in number.
            The Yemathin Township is famous for grapes cultivation. Up to now it can be regarded as a commercial economy of the township.


SOCIO-ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF KUAUKPADAUNG TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Myint Myint Htwe

Abstract

Kyaukpadaung Township is situated in Myingyan Dristrict, Dry Zone of the Central Basin of Myanmar.
General landuse of any region depends on its geographical features, agriculture patterns and systems, population factors, level of technique,  political and social conditions. In 2005, of the total area of Kuaukpadaung Township  485341 acres, 267299 acres or 55.07% were occupied by agriculture, 139710 acres or 28.78% were covered by forests, 8115 acres or 1.67% were used by transportation, 22621 acres or 4.66% were under water surface and the remainder 47646 acres or 9.82% wrer unused other lands.
As regarded the local economic conditions, so author efforts should be made to increase investments, essential for the long term development of the economy not only by the State but also by the private sector. Moreover, for long term economic development of the township, not only State but also people who dwell in it must create some favorable conditions. So that local economic conditions will be significantly improved.


PULSES CULTIVATION OF MEIKTILA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Mg Soe Win

Abstract

            In Meiktila Township, pulses ranks second in sown acreage next to oil seeds. Pulses cultivation plays an important role to the economy of the township. It is one of the essential food as well as export commodity of the country. Pulses sown in Meiktila Township pigeon pea, lima bean, mung bean, butter bean, green gram, gram and cow pea. Other less sown pulses include lablab bean, rice bean, lentil, soya bean, red bean and blue bean.


CROPPING PATTERN OF IRRIGATED AREA IN MEIKTILA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Mg Kyaw Thu

Abstract

The main economic activities of Meiktila are agricultural activities. The cultivated  crops in the township are (a) Cereals (grains crops, (b) Oil production crops, (c) Pulses and (d) Different Verities of cotton.
The availability of water for irrigation agricultures are Meiktila Lake, Mondaing Dam, Chaunggauk Weir, Myindaw Tank and underground tube well. The irrigated crops are paddy, cotton, onion, and other horticultural fruits and vegetables.
In the township, new paddy lands and ya could be expended by irrigation reclamation of cultivation waste and virgin lands.

THE AGRICULTURE OF MEIKTILA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Su Mar Soe

Abstract

In Meiktila Township, Dry Agriculture or Ya Agriculture and Irrigation Agriculture are mainly practiced. The crops mainly sown in Meiktila  Township can be grouped into cereal crops, oil seeds crops, pulses, cotton and other crops.
Paddy is cultivated by mean of irrigation in the middle and eastern parts of the Meiktila Township, especially from Meiktila Lake.
In examining the agricultural produce of Meiktila Township, man- agricultural land ratio is fairly high and cropped intensity is also high.


 SOCIO-ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF MAHALING TOWNSHIP

Abstract

Agriculture and animal husbandry are the chief economic activities of Mahlaing Township. Types of the cultivated crops in Mahlaing Township are cereal crops, oil production seeds, cotton, other crops and vegetables. There arre no prominent manufacturing industries in mahlaing Township. The private own mills of roce mills, oil mills, and grinding mills are found in the township. In Mahlaing Township, there are good transportation and communication services. Regarded trade in Mahlaing Township ,the surplus of agricultural and animal products such as, sesamum, cotton, pulses, onion, jiggery, and animals are sent to Meiktila, Myingyan, and other town. Its needs such as consumer goods, household goods, construction materials, foodstuff, clothes, and medicines are imported Meiktila, Mandalay, Myingyin, yangon and other towns. In examining the socio-Economic condition of Mahlaing Township,it was found that the urban area is developed but some rural area are fairly developed. In order to reduce the difference between the urban and rural population, it is necessary to promote education, health, social and economic conditions.


SPATIAL DISTRTIBUTION OF RETAIL SHOPS ALONG THE YANGON-MANDALAY ROAD IN MEIKTILA

Candidate - Ma Pyae Khaing Thu

Abstract

This research paper is a geographic investigation on spatial distribution of retail shops along the Yangon- Mandalay Road in Meiktila, based on the retailer or shop owner and analyzed by descriptive a quantitative and qualititative approaches. First, the physical factor of the study area is presented in descriptive form. Then, the basic controlling factors of retail shops are population and others as well as spatial distribution conditions and the interplay between these factors are examined by comparative method. In later portion, the retailshop's conditions are divided into three levels/ groups with three components and nine indicators on the primary data. The spatial variation on the retail shop of the area is presented and the resultant  figures mostly derived from the primary data reveals the distribution pattern and quality of retail shops of the study area. In conclusion, the good points and weak points of the existing retail shops are pointed out and feasible suggestions are provided for further economic factors of the study area.
SPATIAL PATTERN OF BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN THARZI TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Khaing Khaing

Abstract

Lying at the junction of the Yangon- Taungoo- Mandalay Highway and Meiktila –Taunggyi- Kyaing Tung – Tachileik Highway, Tharzi Township has a good road network. The education of young people of Myanmar had begun with "monastics education". "National school apperared in1920s in Myanmar as well as in Thazi Township. At that time, the student and school number of Tharzi Township was very low due to need of labor in the agriculture of rural economic life. After independence, more schools were opened to match the growing population. Moreover the government education policy pushes to grow the student populationas well as school number.
In examining the spatial pattern of BAasic Educational Primary Schools of Tharzi Township, the number of villages and the distribution of Basic Educational Primary Schools Are strongly correlated.
In analyzing the pattern of Basic Educational School of Tharzi Township, it is found that the student populations of three basic educational  levels are highly different due to the economic condition of families, the attitudes of household , and traveling distances between  homes and middle or high schools to attend. This situation is undesirable for the development of the new generation as well as for the all- round development of the country.


THE ANALYSIS ON HOUSE TYPES OF NANDAWGON AND PAUKCHAUNG WARDS IN MEIKTILA

Abstract

This paper is described about the analysis on house types of Nandawgon and Paukchaung wards in Meiktila.
Nandawgon ward is composed of Nandawgon and Chanayethayar wards. Nandawgon ward is subdivided into 8 units from unit-1to unit 8 and  Chanayethayar ward is subdivided into 5 units from unit – A to unit-E. Paukchaung ward is composed of Paukchaung, Kwetthit, and Yeiktha wards.
Houses of a particular region, diversify in form, size, and function, as well as, balanced adaptation, to the physical environment of the area. Locational factors also affect the housing types. Modernized types of houses were often in an area where the best locational conditions.
 Of the house types in the study area, bamboo types were the largest in quantity. Nevertheless, the study area is located in the downtown area; it will be developed in near future concomitant with the urbanization of Meiktila.


SOCIO-ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OFTATKON TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Myint Sandar

Abstract

Agriculture and animal husbandry are the chief economic activities of Tatkon Township.Types of cultivated crops in Tatkon Township are cereal crops (rice, sorghum), Oil producing crops (sesamum, groundnut, sunflower), pulses and chilly.In Tatkon Township, there is good transportation and communication services, Meiktila – Tatkon – Pyinmana – Mandalay and Yangon Road Way and railway are the chief transportation routes of Tatkon Township.As for education, some villages do not even have Primary school. It is necessary to establish new schools and affiliated schools for Middle and High level. With regard to health, the public Health Planning Projects and facilities regarding health should be improved.


THE ANALYSIS ON HOUSE TYPES OF MYOMALAY AND ZEASHEBYIN WARDS IN MEIKTILA

Candidate - Ma Khin Thanda

Abstract

Generally, house types of the study area can be classified into five types depending on the use of construction materials. They are bamboo houses, plank houses, old brick houses, semi-pucca houses, and  pucca RC or pucca reinforced concrete house. Among the five types, the largest number of houses was semi-pucca types and the smallest number was old brick types. House types of the study by means of spatial analysis as location quotient.According to the calculated value of location quotient for house types of  the study area, the average and standard deviation of location quotients were 0.98 and 0.54 in bamboo types, 0.86 and 0.69 in Plank types, 1.04 and 0.26 in semi-pucca types, 1 and 1.77 in old brick types, and 1.02 and 0.87 in pucca RC types, respectively.


THE GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY OF WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM IN MEIKTILA

Candidate - Ma Aye Nandar Win

Abstract

When the number of households is compared with the total tonnage of garbages collected during one year, the strength or capacity of labour force for to collection of garbage is still small. In order to maintain discipline regarding the disposal of garbage, the number of garbage trucks regularly and systematically, it is necessary to see to the maintenance and condition of the garbage trucks. During the dry season, polluted water from houses can flow easily into the drains along the roads  and into the lower places of the town. But during the rainy season as the polluted water and rain water get mixed together and flow into the road side drains causing on overflowing of water in the drains. As the low lying areas become waterlogged with polluted  water the low lying areas and their environs become dirty and unhygienic.The draining of polluted water for the whole town is carried on by diverting and township the polluted water into the Beda sewage tank, a sewerage situated in PaukChaung Ward; and into No.1 sewerage tank; and also into Sithu Main sewage drain. This is why, it is necessary to construct sewerage tanks in other wards in order to block the polluted water not to enter into Meiktila Lake.


THE RELATIONSHIP TRANSPORTATION COST AND DISTANCE BETWEEN MEIKTILA AND MANDALAY

Candidate - Ma Tin Tin Cho

Abstract

The Meiktila-Mandalay road section is a very important part or section of the  Yangon-Mandalay Highway. It lies on the flat plain of Mandalay-Kyaukse-Meiktila.This road section links Meiktila, which is located at the junction of roads from southern Shan State and from the regions lying west of the Ayeyarwady River, with the second largest city Mandalay which is the most biggest commercial center and the hub of transportation routes in Upper Myanmar.There is a high positive correlation between transportation cost and distance in Meiktila-Mandalay road section. Regarding rate per mile between each pair of two adjacent bustands, two peaks are found; one occurs between Payabyu and Kume and another between Yewun and Kyaukse.In this study road section, " Post-stamp Rate Transportation Cost System" is being practiced. Under this system, people near the source pay more and those further a way pay less than the true cost of transportation within a certain limit.


GEOGRAPHICAL AN ANALYSIS OF PAGODAS DISPERSION IN MEIKTILA

Candidate - Mg Thet Oo

Abstract

In examining the dispersion of pagodas in Meiktila, concentric method is used to investigate the directional bias of dispersion and to indicate the zone or places with high frequency or with the largest number of pagodas.These number easily shown in which direction the pagodas are dispersed or distributed and in which zone the most of the pagodas are concentrated.The pagodas built in Meiktila do not depend upon the land condition. They are found on the low lands as well as on the uplands and also in the middle of Meiktila Lake. Many ancient pagodas are found in Meiktila because it has been the famous town since the earliest time. In studying the concentration of pagodas in Meiktila, it is found that two inner zones are more concentrated than others.
SPATIO-TEMPORAL PATTERN OF GROUNDNUT PRODUCTION IN NYAUNG OO TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Mg Ye Lin Naung

Abstract

The cultivated crops of Nyaung Oo Township are cereal crops. Oilseeds, pulses, cotton and kitchen crops. Groundnut grown in Nyaung Oo Township are rainy season spread groundnut, rainy season erect groundnut and cold season erect groundnut.


SPATIAL PATTERN OF BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN MEIKTILA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Thein Htay

Abstract

The location of schools depends on the number of population. There are more numerous in congested and populated areas. Similarly, there are fewer number of schools in thinly populated wards. There is fewer extension in number of schools, in favor of building more than teaching halls and school rooms.As the distribution of school, differ, so there is unequal density of students. The location of schools with respect to wards also shows some contrast. Those should be at least one primary schools in each ward, instead there are many wards without having any such schools in each.Buildings of Basic School construction are still unsatisfactory. Most building were have been built with bamboo strip roofs and walls.There should also large open, spaces with shady trees so that the students can take leisurely rest in some short intervals of off hours. The structure and composition of schoolrooms should also be restructured and realigned more systematically.


PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF WUNDWIN TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Mg Kyaw Myo Aung

Abstract

Physical geography is the spatial analysis of all physical elements and processes that make up the environment. The physical elements of an area are its geographic location on the earth's surface, its topographic features, bed rocks and resultant soil types, on which natural natural vegetation and native animals exist and atmospheric conditions influencing on them. The study area, Wundwin Township, is a part of the Central Lowland and Central Dry Zone of Myanmar. This area is surrounded by two distinct relief features on the East and West. By these relief features, the resultant climatic conditions especially rainfall conditions modify the drainage systems passing over land surface and then alter the soil types and the natural vegetation covering the land surface. All these different natural elements can produce variations in social and economic characters of the study area.

INTRA-URBAN TRANSPORTATION OF MEIKTILA

Candidate - Ma Thin Thin Phyo

Abstract

            As Meiktila is situated in the Central Myanmar, it can easily connect with road and rail road to the Upper and Lower Myanmar and Southern Shan State. The traffic movement in Meiktila town area is influenced by the rapid growth of both public and private services and other factors such as crowded commuters, allocation of bus-stops and parking space on road. With rapid growth in population industrialization and commercialization, the intra-urban transportation system is now faced with significant problems. As the study area forms central area of Myanmar, it attracts a larger number of passengers, commuters, tourists and freight. The growth of population and increasing number of vehicles are interrelated because intra-urban transport provides transport for general public and freight. In the study area only three kinds of mortor vehicles and one kind of slow moving vehicle are used as public transport in intra-urban transportation system. It is necessary to make a feasible planning and management of traffic flow within Meiktila Town area.


GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF IRRIGATED CULTIVATION IN MEIKTILA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Aye Aye Myint

Abstract

This research paper entitled "Geographical Analysis of Irrigated Cultivation in Meiktila Township", submitted to be Board of Examiners, Department of Geography, Meiktila University, as a partial fulfillment to the requirement for the Degree of Master of Arts in Geography. Meiktila Township is situated in Mandalay Region in Dry Zone of Central Myanmar. Agriculture is very basic for all public within the township. The township has BSh climate in the lowlands. Meiktila Township is located over 750 feet above mean sea level. In Meiktila Township, the total land area occupies 304,234 acres, of which Le land totals 55,171 acres or 18.31%, Ya land 95,393 acres or 31.36%, garden land 633 acres or 46.56% in 2013-14. Main crops under irrigated cultivation are paddy, cotton, onion and chilly. The irrigated cultivation is found mostly in eastern part of Meiktila Lake, along the Mondaing Chaung and Chaunggauk Chaung. According to this research, it is found that irrigation plays a vital role in this township. Based on observation data, secondary data and local public needs are conducted by the researcher. Briefly, it is found that the irrigated cultivation of Meiktila Township are not only influenced by physical factors such as topography, climate, soil etc but also controlled by social bases and agricultural bases.


GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN PYAWPWE TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma San San Win

Abstract

            Education is essential for all and the foundation for the human resource development. The motto "Build a modern developed nation through education" reveals the importance of education in implementing the Nation Action Plans. Education is the process of learning and the acquisition of knowledge and skill. In this paper, the spatial distribution of Basic Education Schools is analysed by using qualitative and quantitative methods. Basic Education Structure includes primary schools, middle schools and high schools. Distribution of these schools is a great difference with respect to location, area, distribution of these schools is a great difference with respect to location, area, distribution of human settlement, population distribution and accessibility of transportation in the study area.


A GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY OF CHILLI CULTIVATION IN PYAWBWE TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Thuzar Lwin

Abstract

Pyawbwe Township, located in the Dry Zone in Myanmar, is one of two townships of Yamethin District. It has physical geographic bases suited to various kinds of crops including chilli. Chilli is one of the major cash crops after oilseed crops and pulses in Pyawbwe Township. It is also a dominant crop in areas where there is no adequate supply of water for major food crops such as paddy and oilseed crops. Although it can be grown on various soil types and under a wide range of climatic conditions, fluctuation in sown acreage of other major crops such as paddy and cotton, which are designated as projected crops, can influence the sown acreage of chilli. Pyawbwe Township has enough land resources to extend the cultivation of chills but it will be affected by the market price of chilli. In areas of low relief with sufficient amount of irrigated water for major food crops cultivation, chilli becomes less important. The choice of species of chilli that is more resistant to drought can provide higher amount of total output. Nevertheless, Pyawbwe Township is still famous for chilli cultivation and production.


A GEOGRAPHIC STUDY OF KITCHEN CROPS IN THAZI TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Hnin Ei Phyu

Abstract

            Thazi Township is a part of the Dry Zone of the Central Basin of Myanmar. It is characterized by numerous streams, the Samon River and Myittha Stream. Thazi Township is located over 700 feet above sea level. In Thazi Township, the total land areas was 504,068 acres, of these Le Land covers 18. 5% Ya land 15.2%, Garden land 0.2%, forested land is 38.0% and the total acreages of uncultivable lands of the Thazi Township is 28.1% in 2013-14. In the study area, the main Kitchen Crops are chilli, vegetables, onion, potatoes, ginger and turmeric. It is found that the Kitchen Crops Cultivation of Thazi Township are not only influenced by physical factors such as topography, climate, soil, etc but also controlled by social bases and agriculture bases.


SPATIAL ANALYSIS ON DISTRIBUTION OF BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN NYAUNG U TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Kyu Kyu Thin

Abstract

Education is very basic for all round development of a community which may vary from tiny racial group to very large group of nations. In our society, development programmes are basically connected with any form of education structure and this situation highlights the standard value of education in development. There are three types Basic education school level: primary school education level, middle school education level and high school education level. This thesis emphasized the spatial distribution of the schools in those levels. Distribution of the schools of each level varies with distribution of human settlements, population distribution and availability of modes of transportation in the study area, Nyaung U Township.


URBAN LANDUSE OF MYINGYAN

Candidate - Ma Than Than Aye

Abstract

This thesis paper emphasizes to determine urban land use of Myingyan from geographical point of view. Myingyan is located in Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, and Central part of Myanmar. The favorable physical geographic conditions of study area play an important role in potential development of Myingyan. Due to relief influence on east and west, the town grew toward the north and south. Although land use pattern of the town is influenced by various urban extended have involved in urban landuse. This urban area has various types of urban landuse but they are in scattered pattern and mixed with residential to a large extent. Commercial landuse can be found throughout the urban area. However, they are only in self-sufficient level. The study area has large areas to be potentially used for various urban function in future.


A GEOGRAPHIC STUDY OF RURAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS
IN MEIKTILA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Pwint Phyu Thwe

Abstract

            Rural communities face significant challenges to health care delivery: long distance to many medical services; shortages of health professionals (65 percent of all Health Professional Shortage Areas in rural areas); and populations that are older, have lower incomes, and tend to be in poorer health. Because it can be hard to get care, health problems in rural residents may be more serious by the time they are diagnosed. People in rural areas of the Meiktila Township have higher rates of chronic disease than people in urban areas. They also have high rates of certain types of diseases especially diarrhea or dysentery, from exposure to unsafely water. Therefore, the candidate tried to seek the Medically Underserved Area (MUAs) with the different approaches. MUA, the MUAs of the Meiktila Township are presented with the help of geographical presentation method especially maps and the weighted score are introduced by criteria for designation of IMU and MUAs in this paper.


GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF CROPPING PATTERNS IN THAZI TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Mg Ye Htun

Abstract

            In this paper , indices of cropping intensity, crop combination and crop diversification of Thazi Township are analyzed from geographical point of view. In analyzing, some quantitative methods such as index of cropping patterns by Weaver (1954) are applied in order to deternine the cropping intensity and combination. The cropping intensity is also effective in creasing farm incomes of the study area. The crop combination index is also a determination of cropping pattern for a given area. The emphasis in this research is ongoing changes of cropping pattern in the studied areas. According to the analysis of the cropping patterns of the studied area, Administrative Unit havin high cropping intensity coincides with the six crop combination area, Nyaungyan Administrative Unit.


GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF RURAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN PYAWBWE TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma San

Abstract

            Health care service of an area is a fundamental social welfare of every society. It is also a criterion to access the quality of life for every society. In most agro bassed developing countries rural population outnumber the urban population. Thus, health care service is also more essential for rural people. In those countries shortage of health care professionals, health care work force, inadequate infrastrucrures and facilities for health care service, financing and others drawback the health care services in rural area. There is also high proportion of dependency of rural people on small number of health care work force such as physician, nurse and etc. Another handicap for rural health care service is the accessibility to health care centers or services, inefficient transportation network. Pyawbwe Township is an area with high proportion of rural population with inadequate health care labour force. Thus it has high proportion of dependency of rural population on a health care work force. It has also an area with relatively poor transportation facilities. This research presents the relationship between rural community and health care services from a geographic point of view.


TRANSPORTATION NETWORK OF MEIKTILA DISTRICT

Candidate - Ma Kyu Kyu Mar

Abstract

Meiktila District lies Mandalay Division and it is composed of four township such as Meiktila Township, Thazi Township, Wundwin Township and Mahaling Township.The western land is the continuation of Mount Popa and the highest peak are over 1000 feet in height. Due to the physical features, Meiktila District located in the several railroads and motor roads passing through the distirct. Thazi is the central point of the railway system which links the low land and the highland. There are some extensions of new roads. Especially two important shortcuts were built. One is the road connecting Thabywa and Thazi and the other is the road connecting Phayangazu and Pyawbwe. Meiktila is at an elevation of 800 feet while Thazi is at an elevation of 500 feet. In Thazi Township, the ground surface rises gradually from Thazi towards east until it reaches well over 6000 feet. Meiktila-Kyaukpadaung road enters Meiktila Township from southwest upland and it become gradually lower towards Meiktila. With better condition of transportation and communication, economic, education and social standard of the villages will also be much better. Moreover, shortcuts may be constructed in future to connect the Highways to shorter the distance of travel.


THE GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY OF TODDY PALM  CULTIVATION IN TAUNGTHA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Khin Mar Cho

Abstract

            Taungtha Township lies between 21° 00' North and 21° 24' North latitudes and 96° 06' East and 95° 38' East longitudes. It has an area of 507.208 square miles and comprises of 6 wards and 77 village tracts with 245 villages. Like the other regions in Dry Zone of  Central Myanmar, Taungtha experiences a Low-Latitude Tropical Steppe Climate or Dry Steppe (BSh) type of Climate. There are 3 major types of soil in the township. They are Alluvial Soils, Red Brown Savanna Soil, and Primitive Crushed Stone Soils. The total population in 2004 was estimated 223110 persons, an increase of 8069 persons during the 11-year period from 1993 to 2004. Toddy palm is one of the species of Palmaceae or Palmy family and is so-called palmyra palm. Toddy palm saplings can be differentiated into two types as male type of toddy palm and female type of toddy palm. Toddy palm is useful tree of plenty. The uses of toddy palm can be divided into two tyes as uses of toddy-palm products, and uses of the individual parts of toddy palms themselves. The individual parts of the toddy palm contain leaves, buds, stem, and other organs.In order to achieve the three main objectives of the agriculture sectors, namely, to ensure self-sufficiency in local consumption; to promote exports and to produce sufficient industrial raw  material crops for local industries, the some measures should be undertaken by systematic planning for agriculture. Toddy palm is one of the native plants of Myanmar. It is also one of the indispensable plants to primitive native economy in Central Myanmar such as Taungtha Township. With the increasing of toddy-palm industries, the economic of the township will be more profit in future.


SOCIO-ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF POPA AREA

Candidate - Mg Thet Naing Oo

Abstract

This project paper is a presentation of "The Socio-Economic Geography of Popa Area", from a geographical point of view. The reason is to present the social and economic conditions of Popa Area. Mt. Popa is located in the Dry Zone Central Part of Myanmar. Although which is located in  the  Dry Zone of flat plain area, due to the different topographic factors, it has an ecosystem that unlike dry-ecosystem. The different physical factors favour this place as a recreational place for many people. In this area most of the people are engaged in agricultural sector. Therefore, the many economy of Popa Area is agriculture and related activities. Agricultural land was 20,286 acres which represented 42.24% of the total. The main crops of the township are sesamum, sunflower, groundnut, pigeon pea, tomato, maize and beans. Furthermore, Popa possess vast and varied natural forest and rich in biodiversity. It is strategically situated in Central Myanmar and can be reached easily both by land by air from Yangon, Mandalay, Taungyi, Inlay, etc. Only an hour's drive from Bagan- Nyaung Oo enabled ecotourism sites undertaken by Ministry of Forestry.


INTER - URBAN TRANSPRITATION OF MEIKTILA

Candidate - Ma Thin Thin Phyo

Abstract

Meiktila is located at the center of Mandalay Division in Central Lowland of Myanmar. It is also the second largest city of the Division and from which lines of road transportation, especially motor road transportation lines radiate to various directions with five major motor roads. Other small towns can also be accessible from Meiktila by using these major connections. Therefore, it can be said that Meiktila is being situated in most readily accessible location as compared to other large cities of Central Lowland of Myanmar. Along the transport routes studied cost for a passenger is highest on Meiktila-Yangon and Meiktila-Kyaukpadaung routes. It can be assumed that a passenger near to the initial point will pay more cost than a passenger far from initial point. In other word, a person who travels on a short trip will be more costly than one on a long trip.

THE SPATIAL PATTERN OF BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOL IN TAUNGTHA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Kyi Kyi Lwin

Abstract

It is the study of the spatial patterns of Basic Educational Primary Schools of Taungtha Taungtha Township. They are mostly found along the transportation routes and the distribution pattern coincides with the dispersion of villages. The Basic Educational Primary Schools are located in places where settlements are found, especially concentrated along the transportation route and both sides of Sindewa Chaung. In Taungtha Township, the village tracts with many villages have more Basic Educational Primary Schools without high population density.


SPATIAL PATTERN OF BASIC EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN WUNDWIN TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Win Min Htwe

Abstract

The spatial pattern differs with location diversity. The distribution of population is closely interrelated with sparse of nucleated patterns. There are 158 Basic Educational Schools in Wundwin Township. A few numbers of schools are found in and around the Central Business Area. There are great numbers of schools in the outer zone or rural areas. The student density is thick in the urban area and sparse in the rural area. The locational pattern is rather random than systematic.


THE GEOGRAHICAL STUDY OF ONION CULTIVATION IN MEIKTILA TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Khin Mar Aye

Abstract

Although onion is not a staple diet, it is an important ingredient in Myanmar food. There are two main requirements in onion cultivation.They are climatic requirements and  soil requirements. The types of onion sown in Meiktila Township are Shwepala, Shwepala Teikpaik, and Shwepala Teikmauk. There are two varieties of onion depending on the time span for growing season. Variation of sown acreage was depending upon the fluctuation of price in onion market and that of  yield per acre was relating with the climatic conditions, available water supply, and utilizing fertilizers. For improving on onion cultivation, measures taken included producing high yielding quality seeds locally, improting new varieties of quality seeds, carrying out research works on quality seeds suitable to the ecological conditions of the township.


SOCIO-EOCONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF KYAUKPADAUNG TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Myint Myint Htwe

Abstract

Agriculture is an important economic activity of the township. The new varieties of crops like hybrid-crops are widely grown in the world today. In order to progress in agricultural sector of the township, some reform measures namely extension of cultivated area, provision of sufficient water supply, encouragement of agricultural mechanization, increased use of improved a gro-practices and increased production and use of quality seeds should be undertaken. However, livestock-breeding method of Kyaukpadaung Township was only in a traditional stage and commercial livestock farming are not found in it.


PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF YAMETHIN TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma War War Khaing

Abstract

The study area, fails entirely in Central Lowland but it is bounded on the east by the western rim of Shan Plateau and on the west by the eastern flank of the Bago Yoma. The central portion between these two highlands is occupied by the drainage basins of Samon Chaung and Nawin Chaung. Though the central portion is a lowland area, an artificial Lake called Kyeeni Tank influences drainage system in this portion. Being locating in alluvial basin of central Myanmar and between the two hilly regions of Shan Plateau and Bago Yoma the study has more conspicuous geologic conditions than the adjoining township.


PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF TATKON TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Mg Aung Ko Lat

Abstract

Physically, as the study area falls in southern part of Central Lowland, its relief is generally mountainous and hilly region, except its central basin. Hilly areas on the east and west are composed of mountainous and hills and their effect on the climate of the study area is significant. Thus, the rugged terrain of these hilly areas will have influences on agricultural land use of the study area. Due to relief influences the study area enjoys wetter climate than the other township of the northern part of the Mandalay Division. This wetter climate can influence on drainage conditions of the township.


SPATIAL PATTERN OF BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN KYAUKPADAUNG TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Yin Yin Nwe

Abstract

            The analysis of spatial distribution of schools in Kyaukpadaung Township reveals the relationship between the physical geographic factors and human development. In a agricultural country like Myanmar with agrarian economy, less agricultural development means less economic prosperity which in turn leads to poverty and illiteracy. The economically enviable people cannot support a school or unaffordable to open a school on the basis of self help. Thus in the absence of appropriate care and regard, these areas, on the poor soils lag far behind than other areas of Kyaukpadaung Township, particularly on our care, they have less number of schools.


THE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF POPA REGION

Candidate - Mg Than Tun

Abstract

            Due to its elevation, the Mt. Popa has much more rain and more moderate climate than the surrounding regions, especially Kyaukpadaung Township, whereas it's ecological system is different from that of the surrounding regions. Hydrologically, the Popa region can be regarded as great sources of water for surrounding regions.The springs of Kyaukpadaung Township can provide water for domestic uses and drinking water as well as agricultural uses. The climatic factor helps to make the Mt. Popa region as an attractive resort for tourist industry.


THE PHYSICAL GEOGRAHPY OF THAZI TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Mg Kyaw Soe Win

Abstract

Thazi Township is a central place which connects with Upper Myanmar, Lower Myanmar and the Shan State. Thazi Township has the country's significant Manin Electric Power Supply Lines. The Township is situated in Meiktila District of Mandalay Division, Central Myanmar. Physically the eastern highlands consists of  complex relief features with undulating surface, step slope and deeply dissected gorges. On the highlands, head erosion of stream channels are destructive natural vegetation and cultivated land as well. In this section there are 15 streams. As the streams take their source from hill ranges and flow across the mountains region erosion occurs. When these streams reach the flat plain smalls dykes for agricultures. In the western part of Thazi Township the main river is Samon River.


THE GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY OF MEDIUM SCALE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN MEIKTILA INDUSTRIAL ZONE

Candidate - Ma Myint Myint Khaing

Abstract

            Meiktila Industiral Zone has grown up according to governmental policy, especially National Investment Policy. Among the manufacturing industries of Meiktila Industrial Zone, Clothing and Apparel Industry Sector was the largest and more space land use. Food and Beverages Industry was the second largest sector. Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Industry  and Industrial Raw Material based Industry were dispersed in pattern.


GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOL IN YEMATHIN TOWNSHIP

Candidate - Ma Theint Sandi Nwe

Abstract

            The structure of Union of Myanmar’s formal school system is 5+4+2, comprising a total of eleven years: five years at the primary level; four at the secondary (middle) level; and two years at the upper secondary (high) level. The admission age is 5 years. All basic education schools in Myanmar as well as Yamethin Township are the same centrally prescribed curriculum. The monastery served as the centre of culture and education where all children could learn the basic education. The monastic education structure is part of the basic education sector.
            This thesis emphasized the spatial distribution of the schools in those levels. Distribution of the schools of each level varies with distribution of human settlements, population distribution and availability of modes of transportation in the Yamethin Township.