Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the definition of 'census towns' formulated by the Census of India?

a) 75 percent of total working population should be engaged in agricultural activities

b) Minimum population size is 5,000 persons

c) 75 percent of total males of main working population should be engaged in non-agricultural activities

d) Maximum population density is 400 persons per square kilometer

Select the correct option:

1. a) and c)
2. b) and c)
3. b) and d)
4. a) and d)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : b) and c)

Census of India defined the urban regions in two ways, census town, and statutory town.

The definition of 'census towns' formulated by the Census of India:

All other places which satisfied the following criteria:

1. A minimum population of 5,000;
2. At least 75 percent of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and
3. A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km. 

It is known as Census Town. These were identified on the basis of Census 2001 data. 

Hence, b) and c) are correct.

Statutory Towns:

•  These towns are notified under the law by the concerned State/UT Government and have local bodies like municipal corporations, municipalities, municipal committees, etc., irrespective of their demographic characteristics as reckoned on 31st December 2009.
• Examples: Vadodara (M Corp.), Shimla (M Corp.), etc.
• All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee, etc.