G. F. KEATINGE C.--DEOCAN The problem differs considerably between tl?e West Deccan and the East Deccan. In parts of the West Deccan where the raiafall is fairly regular and other conditions faroarable, the pressure of the popnlatioa on the cultivable laud is often considerable. Ia the East Deccan it is asaally far less. Case No. 11 The tables given below show the extent o! the snb-division in five villages situated in the Koregaon Taluka, Satara District, under markedly faroarable West Deccan conditions. They are distinctly non-irrigated villages, thongh a few wells exist. Most of their crops are kharif, but they have some rabi. Name of villago Average as9o88111oi1 t l)er acro 1 Tadvala ..., $'03 I 2. Jalgaon ..., 8. Khed ' 1'70 4. Tripoff 1'23 5. Apsinge ...: .98 Average of holding held by ?rie.ltu,-ists Area held by non-culUvators and 1oa?d out to cultivators Acres Acres 5'96 5-19 6-09 8-82 14-26 22 741 541 282 The table on the next page shows for the same five villages further details regarding the size of the holdings.
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