Main road towns

Main road towns

Main road towns are small or tiny towns ,which usually have one or two motorable road. These towns are found generally on sides of National Highway or important roads within states of India.These are called towns due to higher population than villages,also they may be having better basic amenities as compared to villages in India.Basic amenities may be Post Office,Bank,Tea stall,few shops etc.They are connected by Telephone and electricity.There may be a doctor or small dispensary in these towns.These towns act as a centre for buying and selling of goods or produce from nearby villagers.They are sometimes resting places for truck drivers and other motorists after a long drive.

These towns may be taluk headquarters or head quarter of a sub division.These town act as transit point for several villages near by.


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