Question

Give the census definition of urban settlements in India.

Answer 1

The census of India 1991 defines urban settlements as

• All places have municipality, corporation, cantonment board, or notified town area committee.
• Have a minimum population of 5000.
• At least 75% of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits.
• Density ‘of the population of at least 400 people per square kilometre.