4 Geography · 4.3.1 Population and settlements

4.3.1.9 Urbanisation: trends, million-plus cities and urban problems

About 31 per cent of Indians lived in towns in 2011 (377 million), up from under 11 per cent in 1901, and the fastest urban growth came in 1971-81.

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  • Advanced level
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Key terms

  • urbanisation
  • million-plus cities
  • urban agglomeration
  • census town
  • slums
  • Smart Cities Mission
  • AMRUT
  • urban sprawl
  • mega city

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