- 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.
Key Points
Key Points: Urbanisation in India
Important Questions [4]
- Give any two advantages of efficient land use planning.
- Sanitary landfill and incineration are two methods of waste disposal. Briefly describe the two processes. Suggest any other ecofriendly method of waste disposal of biodegradable wastes.
- The main aim of secondary cities in to reforce:
- Write any two contributions of private enterprises in city improvement.
Concepts [5]
- Urbanisation in India
- Planning Environmental Improvement
- Rural Development to Counter Migration
- Development of Secondary Cities to Counter Migration
- Community Participation and Contribution of Private Enterprises
