Analysis Of The Urbanisation Pattern In Haryana In 2011

Abstract

The urban population of Haryana was 88.2 lakh in 2011. Haryana experienced a significant increase in urbanisation level from 28.92 percent in 2001 to 34.88 percent in the next census enumeration in 2011, resulting in a decadal change of 5.95 percent.  Faridabad district has the highest urban population as a percentage of the total population, with 79.51 percent. Additionally, it accounts for 16.27 percent of the state's total urban population. The region of Mewat has the lowest urban population percentage due to the dominance of social traditionalists among the Muslim community in this area. Panipat district has the highest urban density, with 6995.40 persons per sq. km. Among the 21 districts, it is worth noting that 3 districts in Haryana exhibit a relatively lower level of urban density. These districts primarily revolve around agricultural activity. Mewat has the lowest urban density in the state, historically it is a backward and underdeveloped area. The present study aims to describe the spatial pattern of urbanisation in Haryana. The data is derived from the census conducted in 2011.