Comparisons
Far-Western vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nepal: West and Mid-Western
Far-Western in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Far-Western followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Far-Western, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Laksmipur, Banjariya and Babathan. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Laksmipur was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Banjariya was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Babathan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Far-Western in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Far-Western is Banjariya with an SNDi of 5.21, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tikapur with an SNDi of 2.12, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tikapur, Banjariya
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Far-Western followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Far-Western, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Laksmipur, Banjariya and Babathan. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Laksmipur was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Banjariya was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Babathan was at its lowest in 1976-1990.