Question

What are administrative towns, one example from india?

Answer 1

Towns supporting administrative headquarters of higher order are administrative towns, such as Chandigarh, New Delhi, Bhopal, Shillong, Guwahati, Imphal, Srinagar, Gandhinagar, Jaipur Chennai, etc.

Explanation

Based on the functions, Indian cities and towns can be broadly into – Administrative towns and cities, Industrial towns, Transport Cities, Commercial towns, Mining towns, Garrison Cantonment towns, Educational towns, Religious and cultural towns, and Tourist towns. Some towns and cities specialize in certain functions, and they are known for some specific activities, products or services. However, each town performs several functions.

• The functions change due to their dynamic nature.
• As they grow into metropolises, even specialized cities become multifunctional wherein industry, business, administration, transport, etc., become important.