Measuring Urbanity in Census Town: A Case Study of Panuhat, East Bardhaman, West Bengal

Madhumita Sen

Abstract: The level of urbanization in India has been experiencing an accelerated growth trajectory since 2001, primarily due to the emergence of numerous Census Towns resulting from the reclassification of rural settlements into Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Although these Census Towns qualify as urban areas, they remain under the administrative jurisdiction of panchayats, wherein the residents frequently lack access to the comprehensive civic amenities characteristic of urban environments. This research endeavor aims to quantitatively assess the urbanity of these Census Towns through the lens of Panuhat. A robust performance analysis methodology has been employed to evaluate the operational efficacy of the Gram Panchayat. The study results indicate pronounced disparities in service delivery and infrastructure development, underscoring the imperative for targeted interventions designed to improve the living standards of inhabitants in these evolving regions.

Keywords: census town, Gram Panchayet, urban local body, urbanity, performance analysis

How to Cite?: Madhumita Sen, "Measuring Urbanity in Census Town: A Case Study of Panuhat, East Bardhaman, West Bengal", Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 425-430, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241003214132, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241003214132