User:Nagarpedian/WikiProject-IndianCities-Sections

Note: We propose that this page finally replaces this section on the WikiProject Indian Cities page.

Sections

These are the sections that should be included. Like all rules on wikipedia, use your instinct and intuition. If any of the sections become too long or end up having too many sub-sections, it is better to add them to another page, eg. "History of City XYZ", and add a "Main Article" template (see how to add a template), for example:

Main article: Local government in India

Lead

Main page: WP:Lead

This is not a section per se, but the text that comes before the Table of Contents.

The lead should summarise key aspects of the city, what it is known for and its significance. The first paragraph should also mention its geographical location, distance from the state capital. Geographical co-ordinates can be mentioned, if there is no separate section for Geography. Use the Cities infobox to enter relevant details.

The origins of the city name can also be included here. Also recommended are the IPA and aural rendering of the city name. The lead should contain a minimum of two medium sized paragraphs (~300 words). Also, need to be noted that there is a community consensus on not to use use WP:INDICSCRIPTS in lead.

• Rating: Compulsory
• Length: 2-3 paragraphs

Etymology (Origin of name)

If there are many theories of the name of the city and the etymology (or toponym) 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. All theories should carry valid citations.

• Sources: You can try your luck at Infoplease encyclopædia
• 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. Do not use subheadings. Recent history should also be mentioned.

• Who founded the city? When?
• Economic history of the city like old trades, businesses, livelihoods
• What made the city famous? Who are the famous personalities from this town?
• History of the  monuments/heritage structures.

Recent incidents may be incorporated in other relevant sections like "Government and Politics", "Demographics" etc. as appropriate.

• Sources: The city municipality's website, Google Scholar (search city name+history), Encyclopedia Britannica (or see this list of names here).
• 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. Some prompts:

• What are the town’s coordinates?  What is the location of the town (near which big city?) What are the main areas, localities, and their proportionate sizes?
• Geology : Any mountains/rivers/tectonic plates/rocks?
• Climate: Temperature per month and climate events (monsoon for e.g.)
• Any natural disasters
• What is the flora and the fauna ? Are there main green areas / protected areas ?

• Conservation efforts of heritage

If there is a lot of information under this section, consider the following subsections

Topography

If available, add a paragraph on the topography of the city, i.e. the geographical landscape.

Climate

This sub-section is compulsory. If there is less information under Geography, you do not need to add climate as a subsection.

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. For extreme temperatures this site has a good list. Units should be in SI with imperial equivalents.

This tablefrom India Meteorological Department has data on minimum, maximum temperature and rainfall data for many cities.

Conservation

Anything to do with environmental conservation in the city.

Geology

If available, 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 (see Earthquake hazard zoning of India and this UNDP report for hazard zone information).

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

Flora and Fauna

If available, add a paragraph on the flora and fauna of the city.

• Sources: State, District, City Government Websites ; IMD Archive for climate information, FallingRain for geographical coordinates, Google news or the encyclopædia InfoPlease.
• Rating: Compulsory
• Length: Varies. Try not to exceed 10 paragraphs if geology and climate are both included in geography.

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. This site has

You can mention the languages spoken in the city and ethnic groups. The status of communal harmony can be mentioned.

If there is a lot of information under this section, the proposed subsections or areas that you can cover are:

Population

Ethnicity

Religion

Languages

However, please note that if the content under this section becomes too long, create a separate page for the Geography of the city.

• Sources: Population statistics at World Gazetteer. You can also go the census website and take a look at the District Census Handbook (Part B) for district and city specific information.
• Rating: Very Important
• Length: maximum five paragraphs

Government and politics

Mention how the civic administration is run. Please note that an urban area is under multiple jurisdictions - the municipality or local government, as well as state government. 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.

Proposed subsections include:

Local Government

The municipality/municipalities that govern the city. Mention the executive and legislative wings of the municipality and how many subdivisions are there in the city. Information about the mayors, councillors/corporators, commissioners etc can be included here.

You can link this subsection to the Municipal Corporation of the city, for eg.

Main article: Municipal Corporation of Delhi

• Does the town have a municipal government (municipal corporation, council)?  
• If yes, when was the municipal government created?
• How many wards and elected members are there including mayor etc. ?
• What are its functions (such as waste collection, water supply) ?
• How is the municipal government administered (how many people/how many departments)?
• How many years is the tenure of the council, mayors etc?
• Is there a cantonment board inside the town ? What is its area ?

State Government

Include information about the state government's involvement/jurisdiction in governance of the city.

You can also include other kind of subsections, however you see fit:

Utility Services

Information on electricity, water supply, road maintainence etc, basically the functions under the local government.

Healthcare

The number of hospitals in the city, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), CHCs, etc.

• Sources: To find the name of municipalities within your city, use Google search/news, or go to the census website and download the handbook under 'town amenities'; Then visit the respective municipality website or search for information about it.
• Rating: Very Important
• Length: Not more than four paragraphs.

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. If the length exceeds four paragraphs, move the detail to a separate article titled Economy of the city, and provide only a summary of 3-4 paragraphs here highlighting only the key points in the city's development.

• Rating: Compulsory
• Length: Not more than four paragraphs.

Culture/Cityscape

Mention what city residents are called. Mention popular cuisines. Film, architecture, art can 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, include both religious and non-religious festivals.

Suggested areas that can be covered under this section are:

Landmarks

Tourist Attractions

Literature

Music and films

Art and handicrafts

Cuisine

Famous persons

• Rating: Very Important
• Length: not more than five.

Transport

Mention intra-city public transport (don’t use transportation, it's 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 bus stations.

Proposed subsections:

By Air

By Rail

By Road

• Rating: Very Important
• Length: Variable, avoid 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 four.

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. Mention the stadiums present in the city for each sport. Also include the sports that are popular in schools, colleges and the most viewed sports. Prominent sportsmen from the city can also be included. This section may also be merged with the "Culture" section.

• Rating: Important
• Length: not more than three.

Notes

• This section is used for inline referencing. All facts and figures should be referenced using inline notation. See any of the featured city articles (listed above such as Kolkata , Mysore) for exact working of the inline citations.
• See Wikipedia:Inline Citation and Cite.php for further assistance. Use of Template:Cite web, Template:Cite news and Template:Citation is welcome. Please see the talk pages of those templates for further elucidation.

References

• A compilation of works on which the article is majorly based. Sources that were used for inline citations multiple times may be included here. Also, sources that were not used for any specific inline citation, but grossly used to build up the article or any part of the article can be listed. See wikipedia:Cite your sources for the exact formatting for websites, books, journals etc.
• All facts and figures must be appropriately marked up with the relevant citations. See Wikipedia:Verifiability for what sources are considered to be credible.

Further reading

• An optional section on books written about the city.

External links

• Official site of the municipal corporation
• Sites which have content on the city as a whole
• Avoid commercial links, portals, forums etc

Other than the above mentioned sections, a city page may have other sections (for example; Sister Town/Twin Cities) which is duly supported with valid citations.