The concept of community has undergone significant transformation over time due to social, economic, political, technological, and cultural changes. Traditionally, a community referred to a group of people living within a defined geographical area who shared common customs, values, occupations, and social relationships. It was characterized by close interpersonal ties, mutual dependence, collective decision-making, and a strong sense of belonging. However, modernization, industrialization, globalization, and digital communication have expanded the meaning of community beyond geographical boundaries. Today, a community may consist of people connected through common interests, occupations, identities, values, or virtual platforms irrespective of physical location. Earlier, communities in India were primarily village-based, where agriculture formed the economic foundation. People depended on one another for livelihood, security, social support, and cultural activities. Joint families, caste-based occupations, local traditions, and village institutions such as Panchayats shaped community life. Social control was maintained through customs and traditions, while community participation was largely collective. Although these traditional communities promoted solidarity and mutual support, they were often marked by inequalities based on caste, gender, and economic status. With the process of industrialization and urbanization after independence, the concept of community began to change. Large-scale migration from rural to urban areas created urban communities where people