Variation in land use pattern with respect to time tells us about change in cropping pattern, industrial, recreational or residential activities. For management of land, land degradation, population pressure, economic activities, land use and land cover information can be useful. Land use and land cover information tell us about climate and socio economic condition of the area. In coastal area, land use and land cover information is very important as erosion and deposition activities are taking place. In the coastal area, land is limited and various marine and terrestrial activities are in operation. Various coastal habitats, ecologically sensitive features like mangrove, coral etc. exist. Thus, information about land use and land cover is very important for planning and management of an activity.