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Is India overurbanised?

G Krishan

    Population Geography : a Journal of the Association of Population Geographers of India
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    India is not overurbanized, despite common beliefs. Analysis shows urbanization

    Area of Science:

    • Urban Studies
    • South Asian Economics
    • Development Studies

    Background:

    • The concept of overurbanization is frequently applied to India.
    • Understanding the nuances of urbanization's impact is crucial for development policy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate the thesis that India is overurbanized.
    • To analyze the multifaceted effects of urbanization in the Indian context.

    Main Methods:

    • Examination of diverse definitions and connotations of overurbanization.
    • Assessment of these definitions against empirical Indian realities.
    • Net balance analysis of positive and negative urbanization effects.

    Main Results:

    • The study finds no evidence to support the claim of India being overurbanized to an extravagant degree.
    Keywords:
    AsiaDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesGeographic FactorsGross National ProductIndiaIndustrializationManagementObstaclesOrganization And AdministrationPlanningPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsProductionSouthern AsiaSpatial DistributionUrban PopulationUrban Spatial DistributionUrbanization

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  • A balanced assessment of urbanization's effects reveals more benefits than detriments.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adherence to the overurbanization thesis may obscure the significant economic contributions of Indian urbanization.
    • Urbanization plays a vital role in India's economic growth and development.