Contents
Abstract ;
Abbreviations ;
List of Tables ;
List of Figures ;
Acknowledgement ;
1. Introduction to the Study ;
Background;
Survey of Literature;
Research Objectives;
Research Questions;
Research Methodology;
2. Contending Definitions of Urban in India ;
Importance of Defining Urban;
Comparison of Definition used by different Countries;
Methods of Defining Urban in India- Administrative and Census;
Definition;
Alternate Methods of Defining Urban;
Conclusion;
3. Understanding Census Towns;
Urbanisation Trends and Patterns in India;
Reason for Classification of Census Towns;
Panchayati Raj Institutions vs Urban Local Body, What difference does it make?;
Characteristics of Census Towns;
Critical Issues with Census Towns;
Policy Initiative for better development of Per-Urban Areas, Small Towns and Census Towns;
Conclusion;
4. Census Towns in the Larger Planning Framework- Case Study Analysis;
Case Study Area;
Planning Framework in Karnataka;
Case Study Area Profiles;
Planning of the Case Study Areas;
Conclusion;
5. Recommendations;
Alternate Definition of Urban;
Integrating Census Towns in the Urban Settlement Hierarchy;
6. Conclusion;
Appendix;
1. Urban Definition in Different Countries ;
Bibliography/ References.