The ecosystem linked to the Berai River provides a range of essential services, including provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural functions. This research provides a systematic evaluation and overview of the Berai River in the Bankura district, focusing on its ecosystem services within the framework of geomorphological integration and human activities. The study highlights the effects of river aggradation and degradation, as well as the changes in riverine Badlands over time. By employing a couple of remote sensing data, field observations, and participatory rural appraisal methods, this research examines the signature of aggradation (resulting from sediment deposition) and degradation (caused by channel incision) on the ecological and socio-economic health of the Berai River system. Special focus is placed on the formation, development, and change of Badlands in the mid and lower sections of the Berai River, which serve both as signs and catalysts of landscape instability. These geomorphic features, frequently caused by deforestation, overgrazing, and uncontrolled land use, have disrupted hydrological connectivity and diminished agricultural productivity. The rehabilitation of Badlands via natural vegetation recovery, soil conservation efforts, and riverbank stabilization strategies showcases possible avenues for restoring ecosystem services. The results underscore the need for comprehensive river basin management that balances ecological sustainability with the interests of riparian communities. This study enhances our understanding of small river dynamics in lateritic areas. It provides essential policy insights into river restoration and adaptive land management practices in response to evolving environmental conditions. Ultimately, it promotes a geospatial and community-inclusive approach to safeguard the diverse functions of river ecosystems in semi-arid regions.