Census 2001 classified urban centers based on population size. Class I cities/Urban Agglomerations are those with a population of 100,000 and above. These centers house the majority of India's urban population. The exact percentage can sometimes vary slightly depending on whether individual cities or Urban Agglomerations are considered, but 62.32% is a figure widely cited for Class I cities from Census 2001 data.
As per Census 2001, the class I cities of India claim a share of the total urban population of
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2010 · Topic: India: Urbanization (Growth and distribution of urban settlements: Mega-cities, metropolitan areas, and smaller towns)
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