write in detail about the urbanization in India and Brazil
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Urbanization in India began to accelerate after, due to the country's adoption of a mixed economy, which gave rise to the development of the private sector. Urbanisation is taking place at a faster rate in India. Population residing in urban areas in India, according to 1901 census, was 11.4%.[1] This count increased to 28.53% according to 2001 census, and crossing 30% as per 2011 census, standing at 31.16%.[2][3] In 2017, the numbers increased to 34%, according to The World Bank.[4] According to a survey by UN State of the World Population report in 2007, by 2030, 40.76% of country's population is expected to reside in urban areas.[5] As per World Bank, India, along with China, Indonesia, Nigeria, and the United States, will lead the world's urban population surge by 2050.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------According to IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) urban areas already concentrate 84.35% of the population, while the Southeast region remains the most populated one, with over 80 million inhabitants.[394] The largest urban agglomerations in Brazil are São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte – all in the Southeastern Region – with 21.1, 12.3, and 5.1 million inhabitants respectively.[395][396][397] The majority of state capitals are the largest cities in their states, except for Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo, and Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina.
Growth and development of urban areas is referred to as urbanisation.
Brazil has seen a spurt in growth of industries, in recent times. Industries, commercial activities and tourism attracts more and more people to the urban areas. Mostly those who have migrated from villages or interior areas in search of employment in industries. It is estimated that 87% of Brazil's population, currently live in urban areas.
India is not far behind Brazil in urbanisation. The current urban population, in India is 31%. Studies suggest that by the end of next decade, more than 50% of India's population will be living in urban cities. In recent years, India has been witnessing an industrial and economic revolution. The resultant growth lead to rapid urbanisation