Research Article

Rapid Urban Expansion and Its Implications on Geomorphology: A Remote Sensing and GIS Based Study

Table 3

Population and expansion of Gwalior urban area.

YearPopulationBuilt-up area in sq. kmNon-built-up area in sq. kmTotal urban area in sq. kmGrowth rate in percent
PopulationBuilt-up areaNon-built-up area Total urban area

197241492823.8410.2734.11
199070372332.3515.3847.7369.6035.7149.7639.93
200696042948.6318.0266.6536.4850.3217.1739.64
2013107273971.8217.3489.1611.6947.70−3.7733.77