Optimal Location of Rural Conversional and Complementary Industry of Central District, Poldokhtar County

Subject Areas : Urban and Regional Planning Studies

Mehrshad Tuolabi Nejad ¹ , Abolfazl Hosinjani ²

1 - PhD Candidate in Geography and Rural Planning, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
2 - PhD Candidate in Geography and Rural Planning Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran

Received: 2017-02-21 Accepted : 2017-09-11 Published : 2018-11-22

Keywords: Rural Development, locating, Network Analysis, Conversion and Complementary Industries, Poledokhtar County,

Abstract :

Including rural settlements, industrial development strategies them into rural agro-industries in these areas. Despite the industry of economic development strategies for rural areas. The optimal site selection and development, according to utilize the features and functionality available in the villages Poldokhtar City; Can play an important role in rural development in the region. The aim of this study was to select the optimal location for the establishment of agro-industries in the central township is Poldokhtar. The population consisted of experts in agriculture and rural industries are Poldokhtar City. 20 experts were selected by purposeful sampling. Data gathered by questionnaire experts (for comparison test) is. To select the optimal location of the ANP (ANP), and indexes for spatial analysis, geographic information system (GIS) is used. The results show that most indicators of the relative importance of the indicators related to access to water resources (0.173), Economic profitability (0.172), access to local raw materials (158/0) and the proximity of and access to agricultural land (0.156) is. Priority is also the best place for the establishment of rural industries in the study area based on the weight-desired options, Jaydar the center of the village SARAB HAMAM (0.484) is. Respectively MORANI (0.217), VASHIAN (0.171) and PA ALAM (0.128) are next in priority. So for locating industries, Should pay more attention to the effective parameters and how they performed in the region, has created more coordination between agents. The industry also optimal site can be a critical role in the establishment, Profitability, and sustainability of these industrial activities in rural areas that would eventually lead to the development of livelihoods of rural households.

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