According to the census approach, a census town is one which is not statutorily notified and administered as a town, but whose population has attained urban characteristics. Following criteria are to be met to be a census town.
- More than 5,000 population
- At least 75% of main working population is employed in on-agricultural sectors.
- A minimum density of 400 persons per km
As per the 2011 census, there were 3,894 census towns.
