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The present research paper studies and analyze the agricultural land use at the macro level in Sangamner tehsil. This study is based on secondary data collected from revenue records and district gazetteer offices. Agricultural landuse was depending on physical, climate, socio-cultural, economic, technological and organizational factors. Endeavour is made to study landuse patterns in Sangamner tehsil of Ahmednagar district for the year 1960-61, this is normal year for an agricultural phenomenon. The study region covers 135780 hectares of land and has population of 487939 in 170 villages as per the 2011 Census. Sangamner tehsil is located in the western part of Ahmednagar district. Physiography, rainfall, soil, temperature, and drainage influence on agricultural land use pattern in this tehsil. Rainfall varies between 200 to 225 mms. The present study represents a real situation of cropping pattern in Sangamner tehsil and helps planners and agricultural scientist for agricultural planning at the village level.