Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities

The goal of the Wikiproject Indian cities is to create comprehensive articles on India's cities and towns. The project also aims to standardise section contents and provide ideas as to what can be added to each section. The final goal is to have as many articles on India's cities as a Featured article, one of Wikipedia's best.

If you have any knowledge of any Indian city or town, please help out the project by adding content to the article. You can also contribute photos to the article, if you have been to the city or reside there.

Descendent Wikiprojects

 * WikiProject Lucknow
 * WikiProject Mumbai
 * WikiProject Delhi
 * WikiProject Chennai
 * WikiProject Hyderabad
 * WikiProject Bangalore
 * WikiProject Patna
 * Wikiproject Kollam

Featured articles
Featured articles are some of wikipedia's best articles voted by wikipedians themselves. All intended projects must try to emulate the following articles:


 * Gangtok
 * Kolkata
 * Darjeeling
 * Mysore
 * Hyderabad
 * Tiruchirappalli

Featured lists

 * List of Indian state and union territory capitals

Wikipedia's Peer review process exposes articles to closer scrutiny from a broader group of editors, and is intended for high-quality articles that have already undergone extensive work, often as a way of preparing a featured article candidate.
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Basic India conventions

 * Use only British English spellings as per the guidelines for India related pages.
 * Use dd.mm.yyyy dates (date followed by month followed by year).
 * All units should be metric (SI) units. Imperial equivalents should be given alongside in brackets. Using the conversion template is recommended.
 * You may use the Indian numbering system of lakhs and crores, but if doing so state their equivalent million or billion alongside.
 * For monetary figures, use the Indian numbering system but also give its US dollar equivalence in brackets.
 * Naming conventions (Indic)
 * Census of India, the settlement is called as a city only if it is an urban area and its population is one lakh and above (100,000+).

Disambiguation
In many cases a district and its headquarters share the same name. For example, Mysore is the name of a city, district and division. For such cases, contents of the district should be added to Mysore district and the division should be added to Mysore division. Thus Mysore will be having only matter relating to the city. However the link to the division and district should be mentioned on the city page. In case where a urban agglomeration is defined for a city, there should be separate page for the UA. For example, Mumbai Metropolitan Region contains information about the urban agglomeration and the city page contains details only about the city.

= 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:

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


 * 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 ?

"If there is a lot of information under this section, consider the following subsections"
 * Conservation efforts of heritage

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
The population should be as per the latest census (which is 2011). Besides the total population of the city/district, the breakup of male and female to be given in percentage (Example 53% male and 47% female). Sex ratio to be given as number of females per 1,000 males. Literacy rate and percent of population below the age of 06 years also to be given.

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
This section include information on the civic administration/governance/actors (institutions responsible for the city), as well as civic utility (information about various services supplied to citizens). A city falls under multiple administrative areas - the Lok sabha/Vidhan sabha constituency; district administration; state government; central government; local, primary or city government/ULB, but this city page is expected to focus on the city government (see Devolution, 74th CAA).

In the introduction to this section, mention how many seats the city contributes to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the state assembly. X city usually falls under Y constituency, represented by an MP and an MLA. You can also list some of the political parties, and add political history here.

Civic Administration
Proposed subsections include:

City Government
You can link this subsection to the Municipal Corporation of the city, for eg.Talk about the municipality/municipalities that govern the city. Mention how many subdivisions and wards there are in the city. Include information about mayors, councillors/corporators, commissioners etc.


 * 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 ?

Other Authorities/ 
While a city is administered by a municipal body or municipality, other agencies also play a major role:


 * Development Authorities
 * Smart City SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicals)
 * Police Commissionerate
 * District/Divisional HQ & District Collectorate/Magistrate
 * Coastal Zone Management Authorities

Include other parastatals here as well. Local courts can also be mentioned.

Civic Utility / Amenities / Services
Information on electricity, water supply, road maintenance etc, basically the functions under the local government, which are also performed by the state government.
 * Who creates the masterplan for the city?
 * Which agencies are responsible for the piped water supply, sewerage, sewage treatment etc. (there may be multiple agencies for each function)?
 * What proportion of the city has piped water? Where are the sources (natural, artificial)? How many households are attached?
 * What proportion of the city has sewerage networks? How many households are attached?
 * Who/which agency supplies electricity?
 * The number of hospitals in the city, urban 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. For Lok Sabha (see this) and Rajya Sabha (see this). You can try searching for the "city development plan" for this information, or access information in District Handbooks. You can also use Google News to find this information.
 * 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:

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 Road
The distance from the District Headquarters /State capital should be given. Also the distance from nearby important towns/cities could be included.


 * 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.

Infoboxes
Use Infobox settlement:

Licence
Wikipedia needs free images. By *free* we mean that images should be allowed for any use, be it derivative or commercial (with conditions). The image should *NOT* come from a copyrighted source or be stolen from a website. You can only upload an image if you have an account here. When you upload an image, in the summary, mention the source of the image and tag it with a licence. Popular free tags include:


 * PD – public domain (Indicate the source, or mention if it is self made)
 * cc-by-sa or cc-by – Creative commons. (Indicate the source, or mention if it is self made)

There are a lot more licences: you can read more here: Image copyright tags and Licensing.

India specific information

 * By Indian copyright laws, all images published in India before January 1, are in Public Domain and can be uploaded to wikipedia. Use PD-India for such images.
 * Do not upload images sourced from Indian government sites. They are copyrighted.
 * cc-by-sa-2.5-in and cc-by-2.5-in are India-specific CC licences

Commons
If you have a free photo to upload, please upload it to Wikimedia instead of the English Wikipedia so that it can be embedded into all Wikimedia projects. If you have diagrams or graphs containing English text to upload, upload it to en wiki instead. Images with no text are more suited for commons.

Searching

 * Search for free images here: http://search.creativecommons.org/: Make sure that the "Search for works I can use for commercial purposes." and " Search for works I can modify, adapt, or build upon." checkbox options are selected.
 * You might also find free images in the *.gov domain. Always do a check on the images licence to confirm.
 * You can also place a request at WikiProject India/Photography

Maps

 * See WikiProject Indian maps

File types

 * use .jpg for photographs only
 * use: .gif for animations only
 * use: .svg for all other types (maps, charts, diagrams etc.)
 * use: .png if and only if svg images cannot be created.

Please upload at the *highest* possible resolution you can afford to.

Use in text
An image should be related to the text alongside. Do not place a picture of a bus in the geography section, it would be better under the transport section. The images should be preferably right-aligned as it is easier to read the text. Do not set a default size for the images as the size is determined by the user preferences. Also avoid overuse of images, and overlapping of images into the next section. Always test at 800×600, the standard web resolution.

Page size
Around 25 kb should be the bare minimum. A page size of under 30kb is easy to read. Upto 32 kb should be sufficient, but a page size of over 35 kb is considered too large to read. This number is exclusive of references, external links, interwiki links, footnotes, table and infoboxes markup and see alsos.

Some wikipedia conventions

 * For main articles use this template:
 * Add a non breaking space (&amp;nbsp;) between a unit and the value eg. 15 m (50 feet) renders as: 15 m (50 feet)
 * Better still, use the convert or cvt templates. These provide the conversion and suitable formatting
 * displays as: 15 m
 * displays as: 15 m
 * For geographical coordinates use the following templates:
 *   – Use for geographical coordinates in metric or in degrees.
 *  22.25°N, 82.08333°W  – Use for geographical coordinates, if both the degree and minute has to be displayed.
 *  22.26167°N, 82.0925°W  – Use for geographical coordinates if the degree, minute and second has to be displayed.
 * Use &amp;minus; for negative numbers.
 * For 'related topics' the convention is:  ''
 * As the article would contain some script of Indic text (for example, the name of the city in local script), add the Template:IndicText in the article. You may place the template at the beginning or towards the end of the article. It is to help those users that do not have indic-text supported operating systems.

Other India-related wikiprojects

 * Indian states
 * Indian districts
 * Indian regions
 * Indian geography

Tools

 * Main tool page: toolserver.org


 * Reflinks - Edits bare references - adds title/dates etc. to bare references
 * Checklinks - Edit and repair external links
 * Dab solver - Quickly resolve ambiguous links.
 * Peer reviewer - Provides hints and suggestion to improving articles.