2.3. Sub-Urbanization

It is closely related to over-urbanization of a city. When cities get over-crowded by population, it may result in sub-urbanization. Delhi is a typical example. Sub-urbanization means urbanization of rural areas around the cities characterized by the following features:

♤ a sharp increase in the ‘urban (non-agricultural) uses’ of land

♤ inclusion of surrounding areas of towns within its municipal limits, and

♤ intensive communication of all types between town and its surrounding areas