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In the context of Indian Urban Local Bodies, what is the primary basis for dividing a Nagar Palika (Municipal Council) into Wards for administrative and electoral purposes?

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The density of the local population in specific zones

Urban local bodies such as a Nagar Palika are divided into wards so that elected representatives can be assigned to manageable, clearly defined areas.

This division is primarily based on how densely the local population is distributed across specific zones, ensuring each ward represents a comparable number of residents.

The State's total geographical area, the number of industrial units, and instructions from the Central Election Commission are not the basis used for ward formation.

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