Question

What is rural area?

Answer 1

Our economy has a large rural sector. It includes about three-fourths (72 per cent) of the total population of the country. Rural areas, also called the countryside, refer to villages where around 75 per cent of people depend on agriculture and allied activities. These areas have low population density, simple lifestyles, and underdeveloped infrastructure, such as limited access to education, health, and transportation. Rural areas often face poverty, unemployment (seasonal and disguised), and indebtedness due to lack of resources and employment options.