What are the classification of settlement according to their pattern?

Settlements can be classified into four main patterns:

1. Linear settlements: Develop along transportation routes like roads or rivers.
2. Clustered settlements: Form in groups around a central point such as a village green or market square.
3. Dispersed settlements: Occur when houses are spread out in a rural area.
4. Nucleated settlements: Develop around a central feature like a church or a castle.