CONTENTS Executive Summary: 11 Chapter 1 Introduction To Research . 21 Introduction: 22 Background Of Study: 22 Significance Of The Study: 23 Aim Of The Study: . 24 Objectives Of The Study: 24 Research Questions: 25 Study Framework: 26 1.7.1 Methodology Discription: 27 Scope Of The Study: . 28 Limitations: . 28 Chapter 2 Literature Review: . 29 Urbanization And Urban Growth: . 29 Source: Indian Urbanization Econometric Model; Mckinsey Global Institute Analysis 30 Urban Sprawl: . 30 2.2.1 Causes Of Urban Sprawl: . 30 The Rural-Urban Fringe: . 32 2.3.1 Significance Of Peri-Urban Areas Are, . 34 Concept & Definition Of Peri-Urban: 34 Classes Of Peri-Urban Settlement . 35 The Characteristics & Various Transitional Stages: . 37 2.6.1 The Issues Of Peri-Urban Villages: . 38 Factors Influencing Peri-Urban Formation: . 39 2.7.1 Causes For Peri Urban Growth: 39 Case Studies: . 39 2.8.1 Sao- Paulo Peri-Urban Dynamics: Some Social Causes And Environmental Consequences 39 2.8.2 Understanding Peri-Urban Development In Yogyakarta: . 40 Formulation Of Indicators: 41 Chapter 3 The Context-Ahmedabad City Profile . Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Ahmedabad City Profile: . 44 Spatial Growth Of Ahmedabad City: 44 Population Growth Of Ahmedabad: 45 Demography And Socio-Economic Profile: 46 Source: Census Of India, 2011 47 Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda): 47 Review Of Development Plan: . 47 The Ahmedabad Fringe Land Market: 49 Chapter 4 Comparitive Analysis Of Selected Sites: Socio-Economic Parameters 50 Site Selection Criteria: 50 Selected Areas/Villages: 53 Field Survey:. 54 Case Study Analysis: 55 4.4.1 Case Study 1- Odhav: 55 4.4.2 Case Study 2-Kanbha:. 57 4.4.3 Case Study-3: Kubadthal. 59 Population Density & Growth Rate: . 60 Literacy Rate: . 62 Work Forces As Per 2011 Census In Selected Areas: . 62 Age Group Distribution: 63 Occupation Pattern: . 64 4.9.1 Nature Of Occupation: 64 4.9.2 Types Of Occupation: . 65 Income Group Distribution: . 66 Health & Education: . 67 4.11.1 Education Facilities: . 68 Level Of Education: . 69 Conclusions: . 69 Chapter 5 Comparitive Analysis Of Physical Infrastrcture Parameters 71 Housing Condition: . 71 Housing Ownership: 72 Access To Piped Water Connection: 73 Access To Drainage: . 74 Access To Toliet Facility: . 75 Solid Waste Managemant: . 75 Vehicle Ownership: 76 Electricity Supply: 77 Shopping Facilities: . 77 Conclusion: . 79 Summarization Of Issues: . 80 Chapter 6 Conclustions & Findings 82 Conclusion: 82 Annexture: 87