As of November 2022, India had a total of 4,867 urban centers, of which 2,151 are designated as town panchayats. Additionally, the country accommodates over 1,600 urban centers classified as municipalities. The urban local governments in India act as a separate third tier of governance.
Number of urban centers in India as of November 2022, by type
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NITI Aayog. (January 24, 2023). Number of urban centers in India as of November 2022, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1384665/india-number-of-urban-centers-by-type/
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NITI Aayog. (2023). Number of urban centers in India as of November 2022, by type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1384665/india-number-of-urban-centers-by-type/
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