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Biggest Towns in India

India has the second-highest population among the countries of the world

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Biggest Towns in India

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  1. Biggest Towns in India India has the second-highest population among the countries of the world, with more than 1.2 billion inhabitants. As of 2011, the country had 27 cities with populations exceeding one million. These cities comprise about 43% of the country’s urban population. The icons of India, home for rich heritage and culture and there are the four metropolitan towns of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata etc. Being the capital city of the country, Delhi presents you with the monuments of the yesteryears and the skyscrappers and shopping malls of present day trend. India has numerous cities with populations of 1 million or more. List of Biggest Towns of India 1.Hyderabad Hyderabad is the capital of southern India's Telangana state. A major center for the technology industry, its home to many upscale restaurants and shops. Hyderabad is the official capital of the state of Telangana.

  2. Hyderabad is the economic powerhouse of Telangana. The service sector employs 90% of the labor force in the city. Historically, the city played a crucial role in the pearl trade. It was the sole trading center for Golconda Diamonds globally until the 18th century. 2. Chennai

  3. Chennai city is the capital of Tamil Nadu. In 2015, it was voted India’s safest city. The larger Chennai Metropolitan area covers 459.07 mi2 in the area and it is home to about 8,653,521 people. The city receives more health tourists than any other city in India, earning it the title of "India’s Health Capital". More than 33% of India’s automobile industry is based in Chennai. 3. Mumbai Mumbai is the capital of the State of Maharashtra in India. Its official name was Bombay until 1995. The city has a population of about 18.4 million inhabitants, and it is the most populated city in India. Its wealth also surpasses that of any other Indian city as it is home to the highest number of Indian millionaires and billionaires. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the city's distinctive ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco buildings. 4. Varanasi Varanasi grew as an important industrial centre, famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works, and sculpture. During the time of Gautama Buddha, Varanasi was part of the Kingdom of Kashi.

  4. Varanasi grew as an important industrial centre, famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works, and sculpture. During the time of Gautama Buddha, Varanasi was part of the Kingdom of Kashi. The city is sacred to Hindus and Jains and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with settlements dating back to the 11th century BC. A boat ride on the Ganga is an absolute necessity do action here.

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