Kolkata: Urban Growth, Shanty Towns, and Socioeconomic Challenges
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What was Kolkata formerly known as?
Calcutta
What factors contribute to Kolkata's rapidly growing population?
A high birth rate and in-migration
On what type of land has Kolkata grown?
Swamp land
What are areas of poor quality housing in Kolkata called?
Shanty towns
What proportion of Kolkata's population lives in shanty towns?
1/3 of the population
Where are shanty towns typically located in Kolkata?
At the sides of busy roads and railways
What is the economic status of people living in shanty towns in Kolkata?
They live below the poverty line
What materials are the buildings in shanty towns made of?
Poor quality waste materials
What has the government been trying to do since 1974 regarding the slums in Kolkata?
Improve the slums
What is the economic classification of Kolkata?
It is in a Less Economically Developed country
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