Nucleated settlement : 

1. The buildings and huts are in compact cluster. 

2. These are mostly found in plains or river valleys. 

3. These are also called as clustered settlements. 

4. The land is fertile and good for agriculture. 

5. The generally have a well- knit and large community. 

6. They have dense population. 

7. Essential facilities like hospitals, schools, police stations, post offices, etc are found 

8. Proper communication lines such as roads and railways lines are present. 

Scattered settlement : 

1. The houses and huts are far apart from one another. 

2. These are mostly found in hilly areas, thick forests and regions of extreme climate. 

3. These are also called as dispersed settlements. 

4. The land is not very fertile. 

5. They don’t have a very close-knit large community. 

6. They have sparse population. 

7. Essential facilities like school hospital, police station, etc. are not found. 

8. Proper roads are absent houses are connected by cart tracks or paths.