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Question
Write short note on the following.
Functional classification of urban settlement.
Solution
Settlements are typically classified into two groups based on their functions: (1) rural settlements and (2) urban settlements. Cities can be divided based on their varied functions. Some towns and communities specialize in certain functions and are well-known for particular activities. Indian towns and cities can be roughly classified according to their dominating or specialized functions.
- Administrative cities have administrative offices, such as Mumbai.
- Industrial cities or towns have industrial belts, such as the Pune-Pimpri-Chinchwad Industrial Belt.
- Transport: for example, many cities have established several modes of transportation.
- Mining areas include the Deccan and Chhota Napur plateaus.
- Cantonment, for example, Pune cantonment.
- Educational locations include Pune, Bangalore, and Delhi.
- Religious sites, such as Kedarnath and Badrinath.
- Tourism: Many cities have popular tourist attractions, and there are several examples.
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