Urbanisation — Chapter Summary

Urbanisation refers to a process

Urbanisation refers to a process in which an increasing proportion of an entire population lives in cities and suburbs of cities. It occurs because pe

Industrialisation is the process by

Industrialisation is the process by which an economy is transformed from agriculture to manufacturing of goods. It is closely connected with urbanisat

Natural growth rate = Birth rate

Natural growth rate = Birth rate − Death rate. It is the number by which birth rate exceeds death rate.

Urbanisation creates convenience

Urbanisation creates convenience, more employment opportunities, concentration of educational facilities, better social integration, exploitation of r

Urbanisation can cause overpopulation

Urbanisation can cause overpopulation, disintegration of joint family, high cost of living, increase in crime rates, individual life, environmental po