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Major problems of rural settlements are: (i) Rural settlements in the developing countries have poor infrastructure facilities. (ii) Supply of water to rural settlements in developing countries is not adequate. People in villages, particularly in mountainous and arid areas have to walk long distances to fetch drinking water. (iii) Water borne disease such as cholera and jaundice are common problem because of lack of safe drinking water and unhygienic conditions. (iv) Villagers are adversely affected by the conditions cultivation. (v) The absence of roller and garbage disposal facilities cause health related problems. (vi) The house made up of mud, ?wood and thatch get damaged during heavy rains and floods. (vii) Most houses have no proper ventilation. (viii) Unmetalled roads and lack of modern communication network causes difficulties in providing emergency. (ix) It is also difficult to provide adequate health and educational infrastructure for large rural population. The problem is particularly serious where houses are scattered over a large area.
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