Interpretation of the survey of India (SOI) topographical map requires careful study of the map and the conventional symbols. Quality of the interpretation depends on the theoretical knowledge of the geographic features (topography and landforms, Jane, age, System, transport and communication and settlement...

Identification of topography features from SOI topographical map for the purpose of interpretation.&nb...

Ashok Mitra introduced a functional classification system for towns in India, drawing upon industrial categories from the 1971 Census of India. At that time, he held the position of Registrar General of the Census of India. Like Harris and Nelson, Mitra categorised Indian towns and cities based on their economic functions,...