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Indian Cities

This page consists of a list of recommendations and suggestions for adding content to Indian cities with the intention of attaining a Featured Article status. Currently 'Mumbai is the only Indian city in the FA list.

Basic conventions

Use only British English spellings as per the guidelines for India related pages.
All units should be metric (SI) units. Imperial equivalents may (and should) be given alongside in brackets.
Use the Indian numbering system of lakhs and crores. Also give their equivalence (millions/ billions) alongside for those not used to this method.
For monetary figures, use the Indian numbering system but also give its US dollar equivalence in brackets.

Sections

These are the sections that should be included.

Lead in

The lead-in consists of text that comes before the Table of Contents. The lead-in should summarise key aspects of the city, what it is known for and its significance. The origins of the city name can also be included here. The lead in should contain a minimum of two medium sized paragraphs. A photo of the city or a famous city monument can be included here.

Rating: Compulsory
Length: 2-3 paragraphs

Origin of name

If there are many theories of the name of the city and the etymology which would unnecessary lengthen the lead in, consider adding this section. The origin of the name is important and should be included in the article.

Rating: Section optional; inclusion important
Length: minimum one large paragraph, or two small paragraphs.

History

The history section is one of the most important sections of the article. It should describe the key events of the city starting from its origins to the current. As far as possible avoid political history except for key instances crucial for the city's change. The history section should be around four to five mid-sized paragraphs. If it exceeds six paragraphs move the detail to a separate article titled History of xxx, and provide a summary of 4-5 paragraphs here highlighting key points in the city's development. Do not use subheadings.

Rating: Compulsory
Length: 4-6 paragraphs; summarise/précis if longer, add detail to another page.

Geography

This section is also compulsory. Describe the city's geographical coordinates, location in India, altitude, area, region (Konkan, Deccan etc.), if coastal city etc. If applicable also mention rivers, lakes, creeks and islands within and near the city. Hills and highest point may also be mentioned.

Climate is compulsory. Mention the seasons, weather, when the city gets its rains and annual rainfall. Give the average temperature and if possible temperature records. Also give the range of yearly extreme temperatures. Eg. The annual temperatures range from a high of 42°C to a low of 2°C. The climate section can also be a standalone section. See Mumbai.

If information is available then add a paragraph on the geology of the city. This information is optional. If the region falls in an earthquake prone zone; mention that too.

If adequate information on both the climate and geology is available, then the two may also be included as subsections under Geography. See Sikkim.

Rating: Compulsory
Length: Varies. Try not to exceed 10 paragraphs if geology and climate are both included in geography.

Economy

Describe the primary economy of the city, the major industries, businesses etc. Also mention the primary occupations of the city residents. A list of major companies can also be included.

Rating: Compulsory
Length: Not more than four paragraphs.

Government and politics

Mention how the civic administration is run. The executive and legislative wings of the municipality and how many subdivisions are there in the city. The police department can also be mentioned and how many Indian districts the city contributes. The courts can also be mentioned here.

Mention the how many seats the city contributes to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the state assembly. Also list some of the political parties. Political history can also be added here.

Rating: Very Important
Length: Not more than four paragraphs.

Transport

Mention intra-city public transport (don’t use transportation, its American English) eg. Buses auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, taxis, trams etc. It should be in prose form rather than in bulleted points. For external transport mention how the city is connected to the rest of India: airports, flying clubs, railway station and buses. Important train and bus stations can be included.

Rating: Very Important
Length: Variable, avoid more than five.

Demographics

Mention the population here, if it is a metropolis, mention the city and metropolitan population. Also mention the density, literacy, sex ratio. Mention the break up of religious groups. If information is available the slum population and crime rate statistics can be included. Include inline references.

In paragraph 2, mention the languages spoken in the city and ethnic groups.

Rating: Very Important
Length: maximum three

Culture

Mention what city residents are called. Mention popular cuisines. Film, architecture, art can be added be added. Include art galleries, museums and public libraries present in the city. Clothing too can be included. Notable musicians, authors, actors etc can be included.

Mention festivals in the city, the important ones and how popular ones are celebrated.

Rating: Very Important
Length: not more than five.

Education

Write about schools in the city, the boards that they follow and the education pattern. Important schools and colleges can be mentioned. Mention universities and prominent institutions and other educational centres.

Rating: Important
Length: maximum three.

Media

Write about the newspapers in the city; radio stations in FM and AM. Also include how television is received in the city — terrestrial, cable, DTH, CAS. Also include print publications in the city.

Rating: Important
Length: not more than three.

Sports

Mention the most popular sport in the city. Also mention the stadiums present in the city for each sport. Also mention what sports are popular in schools, colleges and the most viewed sports. Prominent sportsmen from the city can also be included.

Rating: Important
Length: not more than three.