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Ar. RANJEET KAUR

TOWN PLANNING

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BALBIR KAUR 2408/04
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 CONTENTS
 INTRODUCTION
– BRIEF INFORMATION
– HISTORY
– LOCATION
– POPULATION
– MIGRATION PATTERN
 GROWTH
 CONCEPTUAL PLAN
– LAND USE PATTERN
– ZONAL DIVISIONS
 CANNAUGHT PLACE
 SOUTH DELHI
 TRANSPORTATION
– ROAD
– AIRWAYS & RAILWAYS
– METRO
 UTILITY & SERVICES
– WATER SUPPLY
– SEWAGE
– EDUCATION
– HEALTH
 POLICY OF MPD-2001
 CONCLUSION
SUPPLEMENTARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY

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 INTRODUCTION

 Delhi, the focus of the socio-economic and political life of India, a symbol of ancient
values and aspirations and capital of the largest democracy, is assuming increasing
eminence among the great cities of the world.
 Growing at an unprecedented pace, the city needs to be able to integrate its elegant
past as well as the modern developments into an organic whole, which demands a
purposeful transformation of the socio-economic, natural and built environment.
 The city will be a prime mover and nerve centre of ideas and actions, the seat of
national governance and a centre of business, culture, education and sports.
 Apart from critical issues such as land, physical infrastructure, transport, ecology and
environment, housing, socio-cultural and other institutional facilities, the cornerstone
for making Delhi a world-class city is the planning process itself and related aspects
of governance and management.
 This needs a coordinated and integrated approach amongst several agencies
involved with urban services and development along with a participatory planning
process at local levels.

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BREIF INFORMATION

CAPITAL of INDIA NEW DELHI

STATE CAPITAL (third largest city in India.) DELHI
POPULATION ('000s in 1991) 9,421
AREA (‘000 sq. km) 1.5
FEMALES PER 1000 MALES (1991) 827
LITERACY RATE (1991) 75.3
RATIO of URBAN POPULATION (1991) 89.9
NET DOMESTIC PRODUCT (Rs. million at 112,010
current prices 1992 -93)
Per CAPITA INCOME (Rs. at current prices 1992 11,650
-93)
PRINCIPAL LANGUAGE HINDI

ALTITUDE LOCATION 700 & 1000 ft

CLIMATE TROPICAL STEPPE

WALLED CITY (Shahjahanabad) 7 Gateways for approach

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HISTORY
History of Delhi enumerates a saga of various dynasties like the Mughals, Khilji and Tuglaks who
once ruled this city.
 Tomar rajput dynasty (8th century) - Anagpal Tomar first laid the foundation stone of the seven
ancient cities of Delhi.
 Prithviraj Chauhan was the last Hindu Emperor who ruled Delhi - played major role in shaping
Delhi.
 Slave dynasty (1211 to 1227) - Qutub-ud-din-Aibak.
 The Khilji Dynasty (1296 to 1316) – established Siri city.
 Tughluqs – established Tughluqabad the third city.
 Sayyid dynasty & Lodhi dynasty.
 Mughal dynasty (mid 16th – 19th) – established the walled city of Shahjahanabad.
 Post independence (1947) – Delhi became the CAPITAL CITY OF INDIA.

LOCATION
 Lies at an altitude of between 700 and 1,000 feet (213 and 305 meters).
 Delhi is bordered on the east by the state of Uttar Pradesh and on the north, west, and south by
Haryana.
 Situated on the Yamuna River.
 It has a rocky outerop of Aravalli hills called THE RIDGE.

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POPULATION
 The total density of Delhi is 9340 per sq km.
 Total area of National Capital Territory, Delhi = 1483 Sq.Km

Year Addition by Natural Increase by Net Increase (in

Growth Migration lakh)
12.0 9.52 21.54
1981 (55.8%) (44.2%) (100%)
18.9 13.05 32.0
1991 (59.2%) (40.8%) (100%)
26.66 17.64 44.30
2001 (60.18%) (39.82%) (100%)
24.2 20.0 44.2
2011 (54.8%) (45.2%) (100%)
24.0 24.0 48.0
2021 (50%) (50%) (100%)

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 DENSITY & URBAN POPULATION (Persons per sq.km. of area )

CENSUS URBAN RURAL TOTAL URBAN POPULATION %age to TOTAL

(in lakhs) POPULATION
1961 7225 258 1792 23.59 88.72
1971 8172 403 2738 36.47 89.69
1981 9745 507 4194 57.68 92.73
1991 12098 1212 6532 84.72 89.94
2001 13957 1592 9240 129.06 93.18

 POPULATION in DIFFERENT DISTRICTS of NCT (Persons per sq.km. of area )

District Population
SOUTH 2,258,367
SOTH WEST 1,749,492
NORTH 779,788
NORTH EAST 1,763,712
NORTH WEST 2,847,395
EAST 1,448,770
CENTRAL 644,005
NEW DELHI 171,806
WEST 2,119,641

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 MIGRATION PATERN
According to (1991 Census per 000’s) –
 U.P – 48.2%
 HARYANA – 15.5%
 PUNJAB – 9.8%
 RAJASTHAN – 7.6%
 OTHER STATES including Outside India –
18.9%
Population growth of adjoining towns in D.M.A. –

1951 1981 2001

Delhi Union 17.44 62.20 140.22
Territory
Faridabad / 0.37 3.27 12.13
Balabgarh
Noida - 0.71 7.00
Gurgoan 0.19 1.01 3.65
Gaziabad 0.44 2.92 14.14
Loni 0.04 0.10 Included
in
Gaziabad
TOTAL 18.48 70.21 177.14

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 GROWTH
 Growth of Delhi over the years has been on the ring and radial pattern with reliance on road based
public transport.
 The development envisaged by the previous Plans was poly nodal with hierarchy of Commercial
Centres located either on ring or radial roads.
 The proposed MRTS network will bring sizable urban area within walking distance from the
proposed stations.
 This will have an impact on the existing structure of the city and consequently its development.
 This changed scenario provides opportunities for city restructuring and optimum utilization of the
land along the MRTS corridors.
 In this process, a sizable proportion of the additional population with requisite facilities and
employment can be absorbed along these corridors.
 In 2001, about 702 sq km of area was estimated to have been built up, accommodating about 138
lakh population.
 To accommodate the projected population of 230 lakh by the year 2021, a three-pronged strategy
is recommended:
 To encourage the population to deflect in the NCR towns.
 To increase the population holding capacity of the area within existing urban limits through
redevelopment.
 Extension of the present urban limits to the extent necessary.

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 CONCEPTUAL PLAN
 The Master Plan for Delhi 1962 - evolved a well integrated community pattern
 Urban complex comprising relatively – self contained communities with adequate provision of
facilities & services.
 The plan suggested 3 tier system of planning new residential areas –
 Mohalla / Housing Cluster (population 750 – 1,000).
 Residential Planning Unit (population 3,500 – 5,000).
 Residential Planning Area (population 12,000 – 15,000).
 Each residential area should have a suitable mix of plotted & group housing development,
including houses for weaker section & hostels for single & elderly persons.
 The plot should be for
 2 Family Units – size ranging from 48 – 150 sq.m.
 3 Family Units – plot size 150 sq.m. & above.
 Group Housing
 Hostels
 Night Shelters
 On the basis of an average dwelling unit of 75 – 100 sq.mt. a density of 100-120 dwelling units per
hectare & FAR of 100-120 are recommended for group housing.
 The distribution of plot/ dwelling unit size based on income, as suggested by DDA –
 Weaker section including service personnel – 25%
 L.I.G. – 10%
 M.I.G. – 25%
 H.I.G. – 10%

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PLANNING MODULE
OPTION- I

Housing Cluster
(7,500 pop.)

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PLANNING MODULE
OPTION- I

NEIGHBOURHOOD
(30,000 pop.)

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PLANNING MODULE
OPTION- I

COMMUNITY
(90,000 pop.)

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LAND USE DISTRIBUTION
LAND USE % of LAND
Residential 45-55
Commercial 4-5
Industrial 4-5
Green/ Recreational* 15-20
Public & Semi-Public Facilities 8-10
Circulation 10-12

• On an average the space required per person would be 40 sq.m., covering about 920 sq.km. of
urban area for the projected population of 230 lakh in year 2021.

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 LAND USE PLAN

AGRICULTURAL
RECREATIONAL UTILITY &
SERVICES
MANUFACTURING
TRANSPORTATION
COMMERCIAL
PUBLIC &
RESIDENTIAL
SEMI PUBLIC
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ZONAL DIVISION

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Zone Wise Area

Zone Name of Zone Area (Ha.)

A Old City 1159
B City Extn. (Karol Bagh) 2304
C Civil Line 3959
D New Delhi 6855
E Trans Yamuna 8797
F South Delhi-I 11958
G West Delhi-I 11865
H North West Delhi-I 5677
J South Delhi-II 15178
K K-I West Delhi-II 5782
K-II Dwarka 6408
L West Delhi-III 22840
M North West Delhi-II 5073
N North West Delhi-III 13975
O River Yamuna / River Front 8070
P P-I Narela 9866
p-II North Delhi 8534

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 ZONE A PLAN
OLD CITY

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ZONE D1 PLAN
NEW DELHI

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 ZONE F PLAN
SOUTH DELHI - I

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LAND USE ANALYSIS – ZONE F
LAND USE TOTAL AREA %AGE
RESIDENTIAL 3700
COMMERCIAL 160 4.29
MANUFACTURING 513 23.41
RECREATIONAL 2800 10.41
TRANSPORTATION 1245 2.21
UTILITY 264 0.32
(i) GOVT. OFFICES 38 6.86
(ii) GOVT. LAND 820
PUBLIC & SEMI PUBLIC 1346 11.26
MISC including dairy dairy 1072 8.96
colonies & vacant space
TOTAL 11958 100

NAME OF PLACE AREA in ha. PERSONS

OFFFICE COMPLEX R.K. PURAM 29.5 9,700
DISTRICT CENTRE BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE 14.16 13.,230
DISTRICT CENTRE SAKET (PROPOSED) 21.80 18,300
OFFICE COMPLEX M.B. ROAD 20.00 6,600
INDUSTRIAL AREA OHKLA 502.43 37,230
SHOPPING MALL IHC VASANT VIHAR 19.02 17,780

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 TRANSPORTATION
 INTERCITY PASSENGER MOVEMENT acc. to 2001 Census –

Passenger Trips at Outer Cordons per Day

Medium Total Passengers Commuters
Road 15.98 lakh 9.59 lakh
(57.46%)
Rail 12.08 lakh 9.06 lakh
(42.67%)
Air 0.22 lakh N.A.
(0.87%)

Acc. to 2001 Census among the vehicular trips –

 Busses (chartered & school) – 60%
 Personalized modes – 35.9%
 MODAL SPLIT PROJECTIONS –
Mode Modal Split (%)
2001 2021
Public Transport (including Rail/ Light Rail/ 70.25 80.0
MRTS/ IRBT/ Bus/ Tram)
Personal modes (including Personal Fast Modes 29.75 20.0
/ Hired Fast Modes/ Hired Slow Modes/ Bicycle)

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 POLICIES

 Delhi to be planned as an integral part of its region.

 Ecological balance to be maintained.
 The central city area to be treated as SPECIAL AREA.
 Urban heritage of Delhi to be conserved.
 The city centre to be decenstralised.
 Mass transport system to be multi-model.
 The urban development to be LOW RISE HIGH DENSITY.
 Urban development to be hierarchical.

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 CONCLUSION

Vision-2021 is to make Delhi a global metropolis and a world-class city, where all the
people would be engaged in productive work with a better quality of life, living in a
sustainable environment.

 Necessitate planning and action - to meet the challenge of population growth and
in- migration into Delhi.
 Provision of adequate housing - particularly for the weaker sections of the society;
 Addressing the problems of small enterprises - particularly in the unorganized
informal sector.
 Dealing with the issue of slums, up-gradation of old and dilapidated areas of the
city.
 Provision of adequate infrastructure services.
 Conservation of the environment;
 Preservation of Delhi's heritage and blending it with the new and complex modern
patterns of development.

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