Master plan · Madhya Pradesh
Master Plan of Bhopal
See Bhopal's master plan mapped on the ground, compare it with satellite imagery, and find the zone of your property — with the plan documents and the building rules that apply in Bhopal.
See the mapped master plan
The Bhopal plan sits at its true place on the map, from the whole planning area down to a single street.
Compare it with the ground
Drag the Compare divider across the plan, or fade it with the opacity slider, to check it against satellite imagery of what is there today.
Find the zone of your property
Search for your locality or landmark. The pin lands on the plan, and the colour under it is the land use the plan gives that ground.
Which plan applies in Bhopal today
Bhopal's approved plan is still the Bhopal Development Plan 2005, which continues with modifications. A 2031 draft was never finalised. On 25-26 September 2026 the state published the draft Bhopal Development Plan 2047 for public objections. Construction must follow the MP Bhumi Vikas Niyam 2012 and the land use of the plan in force, and Bhopal Municipal Corporation grants building permission through the state ABPAS system.
The plan on our map
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Bhopal Master Plan 2047 (Draft)
Draft Development Plan 2047 for the Bhopal Planning Area, published for objections by T&CP MP (Sep 2026)
Master plan documents
The plans in force, the drafts and the maps, at the authority that publishes them.
Bhopal Development Plan 2047 (draft) - plan book
draft (published 25 Sep 2026)The proposed new plan covers about 1,017 sq km and 254 villages and is designed for roughly 45 lakh people. It includes a growth corridor and environmental protection zones.
Note: Draft open for claims and objections, so land uses may change before approval. A corrigendum to the book is also posted (NewsPDF/36664_E.pdf).
Bhopal Development Plan 2047 (draft) - land-use map
draftThe proposed land-use map of the 2047 draft.
Bhopal Development Plan 2005
expired but continuingThe last approved plan for Bhopal. It is still applied, with individual modifications.
Bhopal Land Use Map 2005
expired but continuingThe land-use map of the 2005 plan.
Bhopal Development Plan 2031 (draft) - Volume I
draft never approved (superseded)An earlier draft published around 2020 that was never approved. The 2047 draft has replaced it.
Building rules in Bhopal
What decides how much you may build, how far back from the road and how high: the rules of Madhya Pradesh, on top of the national codes below.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Niyam (Land Development Rules), 2012 - consolidated up to 6 March 2025
The main building code for every town in MP. It sets plot coverage, FAR, setbacks, height, parking and colony-layout standards that a house or project must meet before permission is given.
Note: The T&CP site also lists a later amendment notice from the Urban Development & Housing Department (NewsPDF/bvr3006.pdf). It is a scanned copy we could not read, so the March 2025 consolidation may be missing recent changes.
Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, 1973 - consolidated up to 18 March 2025
The state town-planning law. Development plans are drafted, approved and modified under it, and land-use permission is granted under it.
Madhya Pradesh Mahanagar Kshetra Niyojan evam Vikas Adhiniyam, 2025
A new law for planning metropolitan regions. It lets the state create metropolitan planning and development authorities over city clusters such as Indore and Bhopal and their surrounding districts.
Note: Confirm from the notifications issued under the Act which districts fall inside each metropolitan region and how the new authorities share powers with T&CP and the development authorities.
Madhya Pradesh Integrated Township Rules, 2026
New rules for large integrated townships. They set a minimum land area, require developers to register and reserve a share of housing for weaker sections.
Note: Secondary news source; we could not find the gazette text online. The T&CP website (mptownplan.gov.in) lists developer registrations under these rules.
Read the news reportnewspuran.comNews report — no official copy was online
Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Madhya Pradesh (MP RERA)
Colonies and apartment projects above the RERA size limits must be registered here. Buyers can check a project's approvals and complaints on this site.
Madhya Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services law (2026)
A new state fire-safety law, reported in the press, that makes a fire NOC mandatory for buildings above 15 m and for schools and event venues.
Note: Secondary news report; we could not find the official gazette text online. Until it is notified, the fire provisions of the Bhumi Vikas Niyam and NBC Part 4 apply.
Read the news reportenglish.dainikjagranmpcg.comNews report — no official copy was online
National codes, everywhere in India
National Building Code of India 2016 (SP 7:2016)
The national model code for how buildings are planned, built and made safe. It covers structure, fire and life safety, plumbing, electrical work and accessibility, and states base their building rules on it.
Model Building Bye-Laws 2016
A template set of building bye-laws. States and cities adapt it into their own rules on setbacks, FAR, parking, green building and approval steps.
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Larger real-estate projects and agents must register with the state RERA. The Act sets builders' obligations and gives buyers a fast way to file complaints.
Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021
Design standards that make buildings and public spaces usable by persons with disabilities, older people and children. The RPwD rules make them binding for many buildings.
Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines 2014
National guidance on preparing master and development plans. It includes the land-use categories and amenity standards that most state plans follow.
Eco Niwas Samhita 2018 (Energy Conservation Building Code - Residential)
An energy-efficiency code for homes. It limits heat gain through walls, roofs and windows, encourages daylight and ventilation, and states adopt it into their bye-laws.
NOCAS - Height clearance NOC around airports
The online system for getting the height No Objection Certificate needed for buildings near civil airports. The height allowed depends on how far the site is from the runway.
National Monuments Authority - NOC near protected monuments
Construction is prohibited within 100 m of a centrally protected monument, and within 300 m it needs NMA permission. This site handles those applications and publishes heritage bye-laws.
Questions about the Bhopal master plan
Which master plan applies in Bhopal right now?
Legally, the Bhopal Development Plan 2005 still applies, with modifications. The draft 2047 plan published in September 2026 is not binding until the state approves it.
What happened to the Bhopal Master Plan 2031?
The 2031 draft was published but never approved. The state has replaced it with a new draft that runs to 2047.
How can I check my plot in the Bhopal 2047 draft?
Download the draft land-use map, khasra overlay map and zone panels from mptownplan.gov.in. If the proposed use harms your land, file an objection within the notice period.
Who approves a house map in Bhopal?
Bhopal Municipal Corporation, through the state's online ABPAS system. Your architect submits drawings that must meet the MP Bhumi Vikas Niyam 2012.
Indori Zameen is an informative platform, not an official record. Every link and status on this page was checked on 28 September 2026; plans and rules change by notification, so confirm with the authority — and a registered architect — before you buy or build.