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1. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
RAIPUR METROPOLITAN
NAME – DIKSHA SONI SEMESTER – IV
ENROLLMENT NO. – 223/PUR/004 GUIDED BY – DR. NIRMITA
MEHROTRA
THESIS 2024
MASTERS OF URBAN AND REGIONAL

2. INTRODUCTION
W H A T I S G C R ?
• GCR is named the Greater Capital Region.
• This is the proposal of the government for
making then regional plan for the Raipur
urban agglomeration and the durg bhilai
urban agglomeration .
• As you drive along the 40km-long west-east
stretch of NH-53, the boundaries blur and
you wonder where Chhattisgarh’s twin cities
of Durg-Bhilai end and where its capital
Raipur begins.
• It is for decentralising the 40km long
agglomeration between the Raipur and durg
bhilai .

3. INTRODUCTION
Distance between
farthest cities –
Durg and Nava
Raipur. 65km
Distance between
closest cities –
Bhilai and Raipur.35
km.
The cities fall on the
Mumbai Kolkata
national highway
and the major east
– west railway line.
A four lane
expressway
connects Durg and
Raipur.
Several overbridges
, flyover and
underpasses have
been built
throughout the
region to ease
traffic.
Raipur is a private
mega food park on
over 26 hectare.
A 500-seat business
process outsourcing
centre.
Why GCR in vision ?

4. A I M
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To prepare the Sustainable comprehensive regional development plan for the Raipur
Metropolitan, for the integration of the urban nodes, with semi- urban and rural area.
O B J E C T I V E
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The main objective of the thesis are :-
• The balanced development ,
• optimal distribution of the infrastructure for economic development and attaining
sustainability,
• Effective Use of local resources including cultural resources such as art &crafts,
• Optimization of regional multimodal mobility and TOD,
• Maintenance of green cover,
• forests and eco fragile areas,
• Control and regulation of activities which have impact on environment.
INTRODUCTION

5. METHODOLOGY
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INTRODUCTION
STUDY ABOUT
THE REGION
SITE SURVEY
VISUAL SURVEY
DATA COLLECTION AND
ASSEMILATION
PRIMARY DATA
SECONDARY
DATA
STUDY OF URDPFI GUIDELINES AND COMPARISON
WITH THEM FOR THE SITE PLAN AND AMENITIES
COMPARATIVE CHARTS AND
CONCLUSION
FOCUSED
GROUP
DISCUSSION

6. Regional Plan is to be prepared for the area identified as formal or functional region,
which could be state/ inter‐state/ district/ inter‐district, investment region or special
area.
INTRODUCTION
REGIONS ARE CLASSIFIED
UNDER THREE HEADS AS
PER URDPFI GUIDELINES:-
1. Administrative Region
(district region, metropolitan
region)
2. Investment Region
3. Special area Region
SCOPE AND PURPOSE :
• To identify the region and regional resources for development of settlement plan both urban and
rural.
• Regional planning leads to decentralized, integrated and bottom up planning approach.

7. INTRODUCTION
• Apart from Raipur, Durg
and Bhilai, the
government plans to
include Birgaon and Mana
Camp in Raipur district
and Risali, Kumhari and
Bhilai Charoda in Durg
district in the GCR.
• All of these are governed
by municipal corporations,
except Mana (nagar
panchayat) and Kumhari
(municipal council).
• As per projections based
on Census 2011, the
region has a collective
population of about 35
lakh, thereby constituting
more than 40 per cent of
the state’s urban
population.
REGION DEFINED
FOR THE
GCR(GREATER
CAPITAL REGION)-
FOR REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN

8. INTRODUCTION
B I R G A O
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M A N A
C A M P
R I S A L
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C H A R O D
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K U M H A R
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D U R G
N A Y A
R A I P U
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B H I L A
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REGION DEFINED FOR THE
GCR(GREATER CAPITAL
REGION)-FOR REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
R A I P U R
The 40km-long west-east stretch of NH-53, the boundaries blur and you wonder where Chhattisgarh’s twin
cities of Durg-Bhilai end and where its capital Raipur begins.
The GCR, according to experts, is a practical proposition as the cities and towns being considered for it fall in a 65km linear
stretch.

9. - R A I P U R -

10. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R
P H Y S I C A L
S E T T I N G
POPULATION
Subject matter Reference year 2011
population 2160876 [Rural- 884224
Urban- 1276652]
rural (male) population 444797
rural (female) population 439427
literacy percentage 80.52%
male literate percentage 87.97%
female literate
percentage
72.79%

11. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R
D E M O G R A P H I C D A T A ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Administrative unit
name Administrative unit details
Tehsil 8 [Raipur, Tilda, Arang, Abhanpur, Kharora, Gobra
Navapara, Dharsiwa, Mandir Hasaud,]
block 4 [Dharsiwa, Tilda, Arang, Abhanpur]
Municipal council 2 [Raipur, Birgaon]
Municipality 3 [Tilda-Nevara, Gobaranvapara, Arang]
Nagar Panchayat 7 [Kharora, Kurra, Mana, Abhanpur, Chandkhuri,
Mandir Hasaud, Samoda]
District Panchayat 4 [Dharsiwa, Tilda, Arang, Abhanpur]
Village Panchayat 408
Head Post Office 1
agricultural produce
market
5 [Raipur, Arang, Abhanpur, Newera, Gowra
Navapara]
number of villages 478
Number of populated
villages
541
Number of revenue
villages
545
RI Circle 41
Patwari Circle 263
police station 32
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
name of geographical unit
Description of
geographical unit
Raipur district capital of chhattisgarh
state
average temperature Temperatures are
moderate throughout the
year except from March to
June, which can be
extremely
hot. Temperatures
sometimes exceed 46 °C
in April–May.
geographical area 2891.98 sq km
climate Raipur has a tropical wet
and dry climate
surrounding districts District Raipur is
surrounded by 6
neighboring districts
namely Durg, Bemetara,
Balodabazar-Bhatapara,
Mahasamund, Raipur and
Dhamtari respectively.

12. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R
HISTORY :
• Raipur district was the part of southern kosal and
considered to be under Maurya kingdom.
• Raipur has been in existence since 9th century.
CHANGING OF THE SITE
• During the region of Bhuvneshwardeva , the old
settlement of Raipur was shifted to the present site
when he got a new fort built at a better defensive
site, close to the Boorha.
RAIPUR URBAN GROWTH
Raipur has growth through many periods, they are as
follows :
• The haihaivansi period
• The Maratha period
• The British period
• The post independence period
The capital of Chhattisgarh was shifted from Ratanpur
and it remained under the British influence from 1818 to
1947.

13. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R

14. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R
Raipur airport has won ‘National Tourism Award 2012-13’ for
best airport in India in non-metro category.
 International flights to
commence operations from
Raipur soon.
 Raipur is linked by regular
flights with New Delhi,
Mumbai, Kolkata,
Bhubaneswar, Nagpur,
Bhopal, Indore,
Ahmedabad& Hyderabad.
 Raipur Airport received
839,534 passengers and
handled 9,279 flights during
2013-14.
A I R W A Y S

15. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R
D E M O G R A P H I C D A T A

16. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R
• Raipur act as a
multifunctional city.
• Within the state contiguous
urban regions cantered
around raipur city,durg-
bhilai and all other emerging
or existing centre in the
region are linked to mumbai
and kolkata with increasing
fast rail and road.
• Raipur and durg have
service and trade and
commerce as dominant
activity.
• Bhilai is still functioning as
industrial town, where more
than 40% of workforce in
industrial activity.
• Kumhari has also shown its
orientation towards
industrial economic base.
I M P O R T A N T
A S P E C T S

17. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R
NATIONAL LEVEL PERSPECTIVE
• Naya Raipur falls within east west urban corridor.
• Connecting Mumbai to Kolkata ,Nagpur and
Nasik.
• There is no metropolitan emerged to cater service
population in central India
• The prospect of Raipur naya Raipur city to
develop as the major metropolitan region is very
high.
STATE LEVEL PERSPECTIVE
• Urban settlement is along nh6 – which links
Raipur and its surrounding region with eastern
India to western India.
• Major transportation route for the raw material
from the state Bihar, Orissa and Chhattisgarh.
• The major agglomeration in this corridor are –
• Raipur UA and durg bhilai UA .
• More than 40 % of chhattisgarh urban
population resides.
• Development along NH-6(NH-53) towards
Raipur ,and mahasamund .
• NH6 [NH53] connects the state with Kolkata
and Vishakhapatnam via. Bheempatnam.
• Arang is also developing as major urban node .

18. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R

19. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R

20. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R
EVOLUTIO
N OF
RAIPUR
LANDUSE
DEVELOP
MENT

21. C I T Y P R O F I L E -
R A I P U R
EVOLUTIO
N OF
RAIPUR
URBAN
GROWTH

22. C I T Y P R O F I L E

23. - DURG-BHILAI -

24. About Durg district
Durg is a major city in the state of Chhattisgarh, India is in the middle of the Seonath river (Shivnath
river) in the east and Durg-Bhilai is a part of the urban pile. This fort is the headquarters of the district.
North latitude Between- 20 degrees 23 'and 22 degree 02'; Eastern longitude Between- 80 degrees 46
'and 81 ° 58'
Meaning at sea level above altitude - 317.00 meters.
Area - 8701.80 square Km of; Population - 2810436 (as of 2001 census)
•Durg-Bhilai is situated in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.
•Geographically positioned in the central-eastern part of
the country.
•Located on the banks of the Shivnath River (Seonath
River).
•Latitude: Between 20 degrees 23' and 22 degrees 02'
North.
•Longitude: Between 80 degrees 46' and 81 degrees 58'
East.
•Altitude: Approximately 317.00 meters above sea level.
•The region lies within the Chhattisgarh plains, bordered
by hill country in the south, south-west, and north-west.
•It is rich in mineral resources and forests, contributing
to its economic significance.
•Durg-Bhilai is a major urban conglomeration, with Durg
serving as the district headquarters.
•The region is known for its industrial development,
particularly in the steel sector, with the presence of
Bhilai Steel Plant.
Location
Regional
Setting C I T Y P R O F I L E - D U R G / B H I L A I

25. C I T Y P R O F I L E - D U R G / B H I L A I
CITY MAP

26. C I T Y P R O F I L E - D U R G / B H I L A I
CORE OF
DURG
TOWARDS
RAJNANDGA
ON
TOWARDS
BHILAI -
RAIPUR

27. Aspect Description
Topography Diverse topography with plains and undulating terrain.
Climate Dry tropical climate with hot summers and moderate winters.
Soil
- Profile: Varied soil profiles including alluvial, red, and black soils.
- Condition: Generally fertile, suitable for agriculture and
vegetation growth.
Geology and
Geomorphology
- Geology: Predominantly sedimentary rock formations.
- Geomorphology: Plateaus, and hills.
Lithology Mainly consists of sedimentary rocks such as limestone, and shale.
Neo-Tectonics
Minimal neo-tectonic activity observed, with occasional seismic
events.
Micro-Seismic Zones Low to moderate micro-seismic activity recorded in certain areas.
Hydrology
- Rivers: Sheonath and Kharun are prominent rivers in the region.
- Sub-surface Aquifers: Existence of underground water reservoirs
supporting irrigation and domestic water supply.
Physical setting : Durg-Bhilai
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28. Year
Population (Durg-
Bhilainagar Metro
Area)
Growth
Rate
1950 450,000 -
1960 550,000 22.22%
1970 650,000 18.18%
1980 800,000 23.08%
1990 950,000 18.75%
2000 1,100,000 15.79%
2010 1,200,000 9.09%
2020 1,225,000 2.08%
2021 1,245,000 1.63%
2022 1,266,000 1.69%
2023 1,290,000 1.89%
2024 1,290,000 0.00%
Population (2011 Census) Distribution
1,064,222
i. Population concentrated in urban and
rural areas.
ii. Urban population mainly in Durg and
Bhilai urban centers.
iii. Rural population spread across various
villages and towns in the district.
iv. Population density varies with higher
density in urban areas compared to
rural regions.
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
C I T Y P R O F I L E - D U R G / B H I L A I

29. Durg-Bhilai Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data,
Chhattisgarh - Census 2011
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30. i. Durg-Bhilai is well-connected via road,
rail, and air networks.
ii. National Highway No. 6 (Mumbai-
Kolkata) passes through the region,
ensuring efficient road connectivity.
iii. The area is served by the main line of
the South Eastern Railway, facilitating
railway transportation between Mumbai
and Kolkata.
iv. The nearest airport is located in Raipur,
approximately 50 km away, providing air
connectivity to the region.
v. Additionally, the presence of various
arterial roads and railway lines ensures
internal connectivity within the Durg-
Bhilai urban area.
CONNECTIVITY
21.21°N 81.38°E in Central India at
an elevation of 297m above sea
level on the banks of the Shivnath
river, a tributary of the river Mahanadi.
It covers an area of 341 km2 (132 sq
mi)
C I T Y P R O F I L E - D U R G / B H I L A I

31. Transportation
Durg Railway Station connects the city to the rest of the country. It has five
other small railway station sector-7 (Bhilai Nagar), bhilai Power house, Bhilai
3, Charoda and Kumhari.
Roads of Bhilai Township are very beautiful, well maintained and broad. The
city has 4 flyovers and underbridges, which allows free movement of traffic
anytime in the city. Within the town, the people depend mostly on own vehicles
and hired auto rickshaws, which can only be hired only from a nearby auto
stand. Tempos are diesel run three-wheelers that ply on the National Highway
no 6 and a central road called the Central Avenue, which runs parallel to the
highway.
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32. C I T Y P R O F I L E - D U R G / B H I L A I

33. Present Day:
1.Today, Durg-Bhilai is a thriving urban
agglomeration known for its industrial
prowess, educational institutions, and cultural
heritage.
2.The region continues to attract investment
and development initiatives, contributing to its
status as one of the prominent urban centers
in central
History of Durg-Bhilai
Industrial Development:
1.The modern history of Durg-
Bhilai is closely tied to industrial
development, particularly with
the establishment of the Bhilai
Steel Plant in the mid-20th
century.
2.The Bhilai Steel Plant, set up
with assistance from the Soviet
Union, played a pivotal role in
transforming the region into an
industrial hub.
3.The influx of migrant workers
and the growth of ancillary
industries led to rapid
urbanization and the
emergence of Bhilai as a major
urban center.
Post-Independence Era:
1.After India gained independence in 1947,
Durg-Bhilai witnessed further development
and growth, both in terms of industry and
infrastructure.
2.Durg became the district headquarters, while
Bhilai emerged as a key industrial town
contributing significantly to the state's
economy.
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34. Bhilai Nagar Chhattisgarh
Female 80.92% 60.24%
Male 92.33% 80.27%
Total 86.79% 70.28%
Literacy Rate – Durg District
The total literacy rate of Durg was 86.79% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of
70.28% of Chhattisgarh. Population-wise, out of total 477,664 literates, males were 261,563 while
females were 216,101. Also the male literacy rate was 92.33% and the female literacy rate was
80.92% in Bhilai Nagar (Part).
Working Population
In Bhilai Nagar (Part) Municipal Corporation +
Outgrowth out of total population, 202,446 were
engaged in work activities. 95.4% of workers describe
their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning
more than 6 Months) while 4.6% were involved in
Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6
months. Of 202,446 workers engaged in Main Work,
663 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1,089
were Agricultural laborers.
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35. Jurisdictional Changes
o Administrative adjustments and reorganization of municipal boundaries to
accommodate urban growth.
o Establishment of new administrative units and incorporation of suburban
areas into urban jurisdictions.
Efforts of Planned
Development
o Focus on sustainable urban development, including land use planning,
transportation, housing, and environmental conservation. Collaboration
among government bodies, urban planning authorities, and civic agencies.
o Emphasis on economic development, environmental preservation, and
community engagement.
o Integration of smart city initiatives and technological innovations for
efficient urban management.
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36. Economy
1. Bhilai is home to the Bhilai Steel Plant, the first and largest Indian plant to produce
steel rails. The inauguration of the first blast furnace of Bhilai Steel Plant was done
by then president of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad, which was established with help from
the Soviet Union in 1955.
2. Iron ore from Rajhara, limestone from Nandini, coal from Jharia, manganese from
Balaghat, electric power from the Kosa thermal power plant, and water from the
Tandula Canal, all nearby, are used in the Bhilai Steel Plant to manufacture rails and
structural steel. [Pig iron and billets are supplied to foundries and rolling mills located
at Kumhari and other sites in central India.]
3. The number of steel rails produced by the facility till 2007 can go around the
circumference of the earth 7.5 times. [This is depicted on the monument at the globe square
in the heart of the city. The facility underwent modernisation and expansion and is amongst the
leading manufacturers of iron and steel in Asia.]
Education
1. The city serves as an educational hub in the region, with a total of 59 universities and colleges, like Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Bhilai, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Chandulal
Chandrakar Memorial Government Medical College, Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Rungta College
Bhilai, St. Thomas College, Shri Shankaracharya Group of Institutions, Christian College of Engineering & Technology,
Kalyan College Sector 7 and CSIT Engineering College.
2. Schools in Bhilai are run either by municipal corporations or privately by entities, trusts, and corporations. The majority of
schools are affiliated with the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education and the Central Board of Secondary
Education. D.P.S. Risali, BSP S.S.S. Sector 10, Shankra Mahavidyalaya Sector 10, K.P.S. Bhilai, D.A.V. Hudco, K.V.
Durg are few of the well known schools in the city.
3. Also, a lot of coaching institutes are present in the city for preparation of competitive exams like IIT, NEET, CA, GATE,
CAT, UPSC, CGPSC and many more, for which students from all over Chhattisgarh and neighbouring states come here
for preparation. Thus it is also known as "Education hub of Chhattisgarh".
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37. Culture
The culture in Bhilai is cosmopolitan due to the large-scale migration of people from all over the
country. The major population is of localities of the state "Chhattisgarhi". Bhilai also boasts of high
levels of linguistic and religious unity, which has been the hallmark of its culture since its inception. The
local language is Chhattisgarhi, which is very similar to Hindi. All major festivals of Bhilai are
celebrated in a scale similar to their region of origin. Like the Durga Puja celebrations of Bhilai are in
tune with that in West Bengal.
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