what is considered rural area
In general, a rural area or countryside is a geographic area that is located outside cities and the centers of towns.BI defines rural areas as those areas with a population of less than 49,000 (tier -3 to tier-6 cities). It is generally said that the rural areas house up to 70% of Indiaâs population. Rural India contributes a big chunk to Indiaâs GDP by way of agriculture, self-employment, services, construction etc.