Statutory town, Census town, Out growths
Q. Which of the following is/are true about census town?
1) A Census town is a statutory town.
2) Out Growths are viable units such as a village or part of a village contiguous to a census town.- Published on 20 May 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
- The 2011 Census of India defines towns of two types viz., Statutory town and Census town. Statutory town is defined as All places with a municipality, corporation, Cantonment Board etc. Whereas, Census town is defined based on the places that satisfy the following criteria:
i) a minimum population of 5,000;
ii) at least 75 per cent of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and
iii) a density of population of at least 400 per km2. (1,000 per sq. mile).
- All the Statutory towns, Census towns and Out growths are considered as urban settlements.
- Out Growths are viable units such as a village or part of a village contiguous to a statutory town.
- Examples of out growths are Railway Colonies, University Campus, port areas, etc.
- Conversion of Census towns into Statutory Urban Local Bodies entitles them to Central assistance as per the guidelines of 14th Finance Commission. Under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), 50% weightage is given to the number of statutory towns in any State/UT in allocation of funds among States/UTs.
