rural and urban settlements are complementary to each other

Urban and rural settlements are complimentary to each other because of the following reasons:

a. Economic activities of rural areas like agriculture, livestock, fishing serve as the raw material for vast segment of industries established in urban areas.

b. Development in urban areas in terms of better roads, railways has helped in connecting urban areas with many rural areas.

c. Migration of people from rural side to the urban has  provided manpower to urban based industries etc.

d. Agricultural activities in rural establishments has ensured food security throughout.