. As a classes’ population expands stories grow on houses to compensate for them so they can stay in the ring with their class, rather than living with lower classes outside of town where there is plenty of room to build. In the center of a village is a temple or mosque where people can gather. In the few open areas around them are the village well and sometimes a few shops or a dharmshala where travelers can stay.Many of the villagers live in small, one story, mud structures called Kachas. They are located on individually owned plots or rented land. Most of the time Kachas are windowless and have flat thatched roofs. In wetter areas, Kachas have a sloped roof and tile may be used to keep water out. The wetter the area the greater the slope will be on the roof. These small houses have little or no furniture and are usually decorated with family photos or pictures of Gods on a few shelves. They also have a exterior court where meals are eaten and prepared. Running water and electricity is almost always absent and toilets facilities are located at secluded spots at the edge of town.Only one forth of India’s population lives in cities but 4500 places in India are considered urban. Dwellings in cities are larger and built stronger, and better with durable materials such as brick or stone. The roofs are also built studier of sometimes iron, timber, or even steel. Over the years large cities in India have been growing more rapidly than small cities or towns. Cities are also organized by class or caste as in villages or towns. In some old cities the core is a crowded area within the original city walls with the wealthy or religious officials. The layout or streets and open areas are also the same as villages but not on the same scale. In cities there are designated bazaar streets where everything from grain to cloth is sold. These streets have shops where the vender or artisan lives and works. In old British cities there are large ...
