These are the top 10 most populous cities in the world, know what is the status of cities in India

The world’s population has crossed 8 billion, but the real challenge is not the numbers, but the growing congestion in cities. Currently, many countries in Asia and Africa are grappling with overcrowding in their cities, which is creating a significant crisis for them. The density of these cities is so high that people do not even have enough space to live. If you get to know their density, you will sit with your head held high. Let’s know which countries are included in this list.

1. Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kasai-Oriental ranks second in the list of most populous cities in the world. Kasai-Oriental is a province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is one of the largest diamond producing regions in the world.

2. Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo
It is the third most populous city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The city is located in the northeastern part of Congo.

3. Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi is one of the largest cities of Pakistan and is also considered as the economic capital of Pakistan. It is the fifth most populous city in the world.

4. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa is one of the largest cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ranking sixth in the world in terms of population density. Kinshasa has been declared a “City of Music” by UNESCO.

5. Mogadishu, Somalia
Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia. Mogadishu has a population density of about 29,900 people per square kilometer. The city serves as an important port and ranks seventh in terms of population density.

6. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is the tenth most populous city in the world in terms of population density. It is the largest city in Vietnam, formerly known as Saigon.

What is the status of Indian cities?

Four of India’s most important cities feature in the list of the most densely populated cities in the world, which suggests that increasing population density in India could spell trouble for us. The main reason for this is the abundant employment opportunities available in big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Surat. People from rural areas migrate to these cities in large numbers in search of better income.

1. Mumbai, India
Mumbai is one of the most important cities in India. It is the financial capital of India. Mumbai has a population of around 27,000 per square kilometre, placing it at the top of the list of most densely populated cities in the world.

2. Surat, India
Surat is one of the important cities of the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the fourth most densely populated city in the world. It is also called “Silk City” and “Diamond City” of India.

3. Ahmedabad, India
Ahmedabad is a major industrial city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is also called Manchester of India. Ahmedabad ranks eighth in the list of population density.

4. Bangalore, India
Bangalore is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the ninth most densely populated city in the world. Bangalore is also known as the “Silicon Valley of India”.