- Urbanisation in India is measured by the percentage of the urban population to the total population.
- India's urbanisation level was 31.16% in 2011, which is low compared to developed countries.
- Urban growth is driven by expanding cities and the development of new towns.
- Southern states like Goa, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Kerala are more urbanised than northern states.
- India has a long history of urbanisation, with ancient cities like Harappa, Varanasi, and Indraprastha.
Definitions [2]
Define transport.
Transport is the movement of people, animals and things from one place to another.
Define Trade.
Trade-in is an exchange of goods and commodities either within the country or between countries.
Key Points
Key Points: Urbanisation in India
Key Points: Communication in India
- India has one standard time zone (IST), based on 82.5° E longitude, which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- The time difference between India’s eastern and western points is about 2 hours (120 minutes).
- India’s telecom sector is rapidly growing, driven by electronic media and digital communication.
- India is among the largest users of smartphones and the internet in the world.
- India has developed its own satellites, advancing significantly in communication technology.
