3. Criteria for Constitution of Municipality .

(a)
Population (as per last census)
:
Above 40,000 and up to 3,00,000
(b)
Density of population per Sq. Km
:
500
(c)
Revenue
:
Rs. 60.00 Lakhs Provided that local area with a
lesser income may also be considered if it has acquired urban
characteristics
(d)
Percentage of employment in Non- agricultural
activities
:
40% Provided that a local area with lesser
percentage of employment in Non-agricultural activities may also
be considered if it is not more than 20 Kms. away from a
Municipality (District Head quarter) or Municipal Corporation.
(e)
Economic importance
:
Availability of market facilities and
potentialities to attract industries.
(f)
Other factors
:
Local area acquiring Urban Characteristics