Top 10 Urban Districts of India
India's urban centers are brimming with dynamism and diversity. Leading the chart is Bijapur in Karnataka with an urban population of 5.02 Lac and Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh with 6.80 Lac, showcasing the accelerating urban shift in these districts.
The national capital's districts, New Delhi and Central in NCT of Delhi, each with populations of 1.42 Lac and 5.82 Lac respectively, stand as epitomes of pure urbanization. Metropolitans like Hyderabad (39.43 Lac), Mumbai Suburban (93.57 Lac), Chennai (46.47 Lac), and Mumbai (30.85 Lac) further augment this list, serving as beacons of India's urban vibrancy.
Intriguingly, smaller territories such as Yanam and Mahe in Puducherry, with populations of 55.63k and 41.82k respectively, are entirely urbanized, reflecting India's broad spectrum of urban scales. This rich urban tapestry symbolizes India's multifaceted urban progression amidst globalization and infrastructural advances.
| Rank | Districts | State | Urban Population | Urban % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijapur | KARNATAKA | 5.02 Lac | 196.68 |
| 2 | Bilaspur | CHHATTISGARH | 6.80 Lac | 178 |
| 3 | Yanam | PUDUCHERRY | 55.63 k | 100 |
| 4 | Mumbai Suburban | MAHARASHTRA | 93.57 Lac | 100 |
| 5 | Chennai | TAMIL NADU | 46.47 Lac | 100 |
| 6 | Mumbai | MAHARASHTRA | 30.85 Lac | 100 |
| 7 | Mahe | PUDUCHERRY | 41.82 k | 100 |
| 8 | Kolkata | WEST BENGAL | 44.97 Lac | 100 |
| 9 | New Delhi | NCT OF DELHI | 1.42 Lac | 100 |
| 10 | Central | NCT OF DELHI | 5.82 Lac | 100 |