Key Points:
High Rural Population: Around 72% of India's population lives in villages, with 640,867 villages identified in the 2011 census.
Uneven Distribution: Rural population distribution varies significantly across states:
High: Bihar, Sikkim
Low: Goa, Maharashtra
Exception: Dadra and Nagar Haveli (77.1% rural)
Village Size Variation: Village sizes range from less than 200 people in hilly regions to 17,000 in Kerala and parts of Maharashtra.
Urbanization Trends: While urban population is lower (27.8%), it's growing faster due to economic development and improved health conditions.
Uneven Urban Distribution: Similar to rural areas, urban population distribution varies widely across the country (details not provided in this excerpt).
Urban Growth Across States: All states and union territories have seen increased urban population, suggesting both urban area development and rural-urban migration.
Migration Patterns: Migration is prominent in:
Areas along major transport routes in North Indian Plains
Industrial areas around major cities (Kolkata, Mumbai, etc.)
Low Urbanization Areas: Regions with:
Stagnant agriculture (middle and lower Ganga Plains, Telangana)
Low irrigation (Western Rajasthan)
Remote hilly or tribal areas (North-East)
Flood-prone areas (Peninsular India)
Eastern Madhya Pradesh
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