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Land use pattern is a reflection of the interrelationship between natural resources and human activities in a region. Fatehpur district, located in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab, is highly suitable for land use studies due to its agrarian nature. The present study is based on the spatio-temporal analysis of land resources in Fatehpur district. The main objective of the study is to understand the distribution, trends, and variability of different land use categories in the district--such as agricultural land, forest area, fallow and wasteland, pasture land, and built-up area. In this research, secondary data (district statistical handbook, land records, and census data) have been used to classify land use and analyze changes over time. The analysis clearly indicates that agriculture is the dominant land use in the district, occupying the largest proportion of the total area, whereas forest area is very limited. Due to urbanization and infrastructural development, there has been a gradual increase in built-up areas, which is putting pressure on agricultural land. The study also reveals that land use patterns are strongly influenced not only by physical factors--such as soil, climate, and water resources--but also by socio-economic factors like population growth, technological development, and market accessibility. Additionally, issues such as land degradation, declining groundwater levels, and imbalanced land use are emerging challenges in the region. Finally, the study emphasizes the need for sustainable land use management measures, such as agricultural diversification and the promotion of modern irrigation techniques, to ensure balanced and long-term utilization of resources in Fatehpur district.