Category Archives: Cities

Explosion of Urbanization in India: Some Findings and Some Thoughts

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Before independence India was predominantly rural. Urbanizations in India was mainly caused after independence, due to adoption of mixed system of economy by the country which gave rise to the development of private sector. Urbanization is taking place at fast … Continue reading →

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Tier Classification of Indian Cities and Fast Growing Urban Centres

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

According to Census of 2011 data, the towns and cities are classified as ‘Tier I’ with 100,000 and above people, ‘Tier II’ with 50,000 to 99,999 people, ‘Tier III’ with 20,000 to 49,999 people, ‘Tier IV’ with 10,000 to 19,999 … Continue reading →

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List of Metropolitan Cities in India

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

City        Population in 2011        Population in 2001                 State 1    Mumbai    12,478,447             11,978,450             … Continue reading →

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Social Exclusion:The Term and Spatiality

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Exclusionary processes can have various dimensions: Political exclusion can include the denial of citizenship rights such as political participation and the right to organise, and also of personal security, the rule of law, freedom of expression and equality of opportunity. Bhalla … Continue reading →

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