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Unacknowledged Urbanisation
The unexpected increase in the number of census towns in the last census has thrust them into the spotlight. The new CTs account for almost 30% of the urban growth in the last decade. The estimated contribution of migration is similar to that in previous intercensal periods. Further, the data indicates a dispersed pattern of in situ urbanisation, with the reluctance of state policy to recognise new statutory towns partly responsible for the growth of new CTs. A growing share of India's urban population, living in these CTs, is being governed under the rural administrative framework, despite very different demographic and economic characteristics, which may affect their future growth.
The guidance of S Chandrasekhar is gratefully acknowledged as are the invaluable inputs of Shamindra Nath Roy for GIS data analysis. The author is also thankful to colleagues at the Centre for Policy Research for comments and suggestions. However, the author is solely responsible for all remaining errors.
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