Over the past few decades, rural areas have increasingly transformed into transitional zones between the rural and urban due to urbanisation, shifting socio-economic and demographic conditions, occupational shifting, enhanced connectivity with urban centres, and rising land values. Known as peri-urban spaces, these zones typically emerge on the outskirts of urban centres and often evolve into regional hubs. Despite exhibiting both rural and urban characteristics, they are still classified as rural in the Indian census. Addressing the needs of these transitional areas requires comprehensive, area-based planning, yet their identification remains a challenge due to limited methods and initiatives. This study aims to identify peri-urban areas in the Bankura district, West Bengal, India, using key parameters such as population growth, density, literacy rate, non- agricultural labour, major land development, perishable supplies, local transport services, and land values. The findings offer insights into the potential of peri-urban areas to alleviate pressure on existing urban centres and promote balanced, sustainable urban growth.