Ballavpur village, part of Tagore’s historical Sriniketan, focuses on rural upliftment by promoting self-reliance and addressing financial disparities in agriculture, crafts, and migration. It highlights cultural aspects and educational challenges while revealing income inequalities and differences in access to resources. This situation contrasts Tagore’s ideals with the realities of modern rural life. Collaborative micro-level studies using Geographic Information Systems and modern tools are rarely conducted. This investigation represents a micro-level analysis covering the art, architecture, economics, and culture of the area through GIS studies and field visits. The study has assessed the shortfalls and environmental deterioration caused by urbanisation and anthropogenic stressors, including issues related to eco-health, urban development, waste disposal, and deforestation. The findings of this extensive study call for immediate attention to address environmental deterioration in line with the recommendations from the Green Tribunal and the West Bengal Pollution Control Board, as well as to improve the socio-economic standards of the residents of Ballavpur Village.
