Though India is said to live in its villages, the urban population of India is substantial. As one moves south in India, the towns and cities increase in number. Many of these cities are ancient cities, temple towns and commercial centres. The urban population is also on the rise due to migration from villages that are impacted by drought, famine or floods. Facilities for education, medical help are better in towns and this attracts the migrant population. Employment opportunities available in towns also draw the villager townward.
India boasts of several metropolitan cities. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkota, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune are some of the major metros.
Located on the Southern Deccan plateau, Bangalore is the capital of the State of Karnataka. It has a total population of over 6 million and is a thriving business centre in India. The prime focus of the industry in this region is Information technology. It is considered the IT capital of India and referred to as the ‘silicon valley of India’. There is a spurt in housing and real estate activity in this city due to the growing number of software technology industries which have located here. The Karnataka Government has identified an IT corridor which is being developed at an expense of Rs 200 crores in a time frame for two years. The IT corridor stretches from Whitefield, Indranagar, Koramangala, Hosur road, HSR layout, Electronic City, and so on.
A number of shopping malls, restaurants and sports centres dot the city. The nightlife in Bangalore is a little low key. It is a hopping point for tourists who wish to visit historical places in Karnataka.
Hyderabad is the 400 year old capital city of Andhra Pradesh. It has a population of about 4.2 million people and is located in the Deccan Plateau on the Musi River. The city is surrounded by hills, tanks, forests and rock formations. It is a cosmopolitan city, richly endowed with a variety of cultures. Hindus, muslims and Anglo Indians inhabit this city. The city exudes a charm that is peculiarly its own. The old world blends with the new to create a sense of timelessness and modernity. Beautiful edifices line the streets, while modern bridges span the length of the highways. The number of BPO(Business Process outsourcing) centres that have sprung up in the city caters to the employment needs of the growing numbers of educated youth that are being churned out of its universities. It is one of the most computerized states in India and its egovernance measures are attracting a lot of attention.
New Delhi is the capital of India. It is located at Delhi which is one of the smaller states of India. It is the seat of the Central government and is a city of bureaucrats and ministers. It has a vibrant history, having been the capital of seven dynasties. Economically it is one of the most affluent cities of India and the heart of the consumer belt. A number of satellite towns have sprung up around Delhi to cater to the needs of the growing number of industrialists who are converging there to set up industries. 30% of India’s IT enabled services are located here due to the large number of English speaking population who gather here. Delhi is a multi cultural, multi ethnic city and is truly cosmopolitan.
Kolkota is the capital of West Bengal. It is an urban agglomeration that covers several municipalities, city boards and villages. It is the third largest urban agglomeration after Mumbai and Delhi. It has a total population of about 13 million. The city is located on the banks of river Hoogly. One of the world’s engineering marvels the Howrah Bridge is located over this river. It is the homeland of Swami Vivekananda and Rabindranath Tagaore.
Kolkota is the economic hub of eastern India. A number of important industries are located in Kolkota. The city is very famous for the number of palaces that are located in it. Some of the most ancient universities and educational institutions are found in this city.
Chennai, formerly known as Madras is the capital of the state of Tamilnadu. It is one of the fastest developing cities of India. It is a commercial and Industrial centre of the south, largely known for the number of automobile industries that have located there. It has a total population of 7.45 million people. It is an educational centre and is famous for its universities and colleges. It is a cosmopolitan city with a multi cultural and multi ethnic population. The greatest problem in Chennai is water. It has no rivers and the growing population exerts immense pressure on the system. The city is growing vertically and horizontally over the last two decades.
Mumbai is the commercial capital
of India. It is also the capital of the State of Maharashtra.
It is the haven of the business man. Formerly known
as Bombay, this city houses the Bombay Stock Exchange and
the Reserve Bank of India. The Hindi Film Industry operates
out of this city and is known as Bollywood. The city
produces the highest number of films in the world. Many
famous personalities live in this city. A number of
industries are located in this city.
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