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Agricultural development and land use patterns are critical indicators of economic and environmental transformation. Western Uttar Pradesh, a region marked by agrarian prosperity and rapid demographic changes, has witnessed significant shifts in land utilization over the decades. This study examines the spatial and temporal changes in land use, influenced by agricultural modernization, urban sprawl, infrastructural expansion, and policy shifts. Utilizing a combination of remote sensing data, field observations, and secondary statistical sources, the research reveals a growing trend of agricultural intensification, monoculture practices, and declining fallow lands. Simultaneously, there is a marked conversion of fertile agricultural land into non-agricultural uses such as residential colonies and industrial units. The study highlights the ecological and socioeconomic implications of these changes and provides policy recommendations to balance growth with sustainability.