| Meaning | A settlement where the population is very high and has the features of a built environment, is known as urban. | An area located in the outskirts, is known as rural. |
| Includes | Cities and towns | Villages and hamlet |
| Life | Fast and complicated | Simple and relaxed |
| Environment | Greater isolation from nature. | Direct contact with nature. |
| Associated with | Non-agricultural work, i.e. trade, commerce or provision of services. | Agriculture and livestock. |
| Population size | Densely populated | Sparsely populated |
| Development | Planned settlement exists in urban areas, that are developed according to the process of urbanization and industrialization. | Developed randomly, based on availability of natural vegetation and fauna in the area. |
| Social mobility | Highly intensive | Less intensive |
| Division of labor | Always present at the time of job allotment. | No such division. |