Which one of the following is NOT the part of the definition of a town as per the census of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The 2011 Census defines towns of two types: statutory town and Census Town. Statutory town is defined as all places with a Municipality, Corporation, Cantonment Board or notified town area committee. Census towns are defined as places that satisfy the following criteria:
- Minimum population of 5,000
- At least 75% of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits
- Density of population at least 400/km2