Office Address
14, Residency Road, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
Udaipur: In a landmark administrative decision aimed at streamlining rapid suburban sprawl and curbing unauthorized colony proliferation, the Government of Rajasthan’s Department of Urban Development and Housing (UDH) has officially notified the inclusion of 70 new revenue villages into the statutory jurisdiction of the Udaipur Development Authority (UDA). Issued under Section 2(20) of the Udaipur Development Authority Act, 2023, with the formal assent of the Governor of Rajasthan, this major territorial expansion increases the total count of revenue villages governed by the UDA from 136 to 206.
The expansion encompasses peripheral rural and semi-urban growth corridors spread across Badgaon, Girwa, Barapal, Mavli, Ghasa, Vallabhnagar, and Kurabad tehsils. With this notification, the UDA now exercises direct regulatory authority over land-use classification, building layout sanctions, Section 90-A land conversions, and arterial infrastructure planning across an expansive peri-urban belt encircling the City of Lakes.
Why the Expansion Was Urgently Required
Over the past five years, Udaipur’s rapid urbanization has spilled far beyond the municipal corporation boundaries into adjacent agricultural panchayats. Developers and private colonizers frequently exploited regulatory loopholes between rural Panchayati Raj bodies and urban development authorities, fragmenting agricultural holdings without master-plan compliance, adequate drainage, or standardized 30-to-40-foot road widths.
By bringing these 70 fringe villages under statutory UDA oversight, the state government aims to achieve three immediate goals:
- Systematic Master Plan Implementation: Ensuring that upcoming residential colonies, commercial hubs, and warehouse parks align strictly with the Udaipur Master Development Plan.
- Eradication of Unauthorized Plotting: Halting unapproved agricultural land sub-divisions where gullible homebuyers were sold unauthorized plots lacking basic civic utilities.
- Integrated Transport & Utility Corridors: Harmonizing road widening projects—such as the recent widening of Thokar and Shobhagpura junctions and ongoing arterial corridors connecting the Madar-Thoor link roads—with regional highway networks.
Tehsil-Wise Breakdown of Newly Added Villages
The 70 villages integrated into the UDA jurisdiction span critical connectivity corridors along the Nathdwara highway (NH-58), the Ahmedabad expressway (NH-48), the Chittorgarh highway (NH-27), and the Dabok Airport road.
| Tehsil / Sub-Division | Key Revenue Villages Incorporated | Strategic Growth Corridor |
|---|---|---|
| Badgaon Tehsil | Bandarwada, Barodiya, Brahmanon Ki Hundar, Cheerwa, Dangiyon Ki Hundar, Ghasiyar, Iswal, Zhindoli, Madar, Mohanpura, Nagda, Parayaki Bhagal, Rama, Raya, Khumanpura, Kailashpuri | NH-58 (Udaipur–Nathdwara Bypass) & Shreenathji Pilgrimage Corridor |
| Girwa & Barapal | Chokidiya, Undari Khurd, Popalti, Phanda, Alsigarh | South Udaipur Eco-Tourism & Balicha Expansion Zone |
| Ghasa & Mavli | Asna, Vijanwas, Vikarni, Chandesara, Maruwas, Nandwel, Raiji Ka Guda, Gandoli | Mavli Junction Industrial & Agro-Logistics Belt |
| Vallabhnagar & Kurabad | Select revenue villages adjoining the airport periphery and Kurabad road | Dabok Airport Aerocity & Eastern Ring Road Expansion |
What Changes for Property Owners, Farmers & Real Estate Buyers?
The gazette notification brings fundamental legal and administrative shifts for landholders, builders, and prospective property purchasers in the 70 notified villages:
1. Single-Window Section 90-A Land Conversions
Previously, land-use conversion from agricultural to non-agricultural status was handled through local Gram Panchayats or Tehsildars, often resulting in unzoned development. Going forward, all Section 90-A conversions will be directly scrutinized, verified, and sanctioned through the UDA Single Window Portal, ensuring documented land titles and structured layout approvals.
2. Strict Building Bylaws and Layout Approvals
Individual home builders and commercial developers must now obtain sanctioned building blueprints adhering to UDA floor area ratio (FAR), setback norms, mandatory rainwater harvesting, and fire safety provisions. Unapproved multi-story complexes will face immediate demolition notices under the UDA Act.
3. Elevated Infrastructure Allocations
Unlike rural panchayats constrained by modest village funds, the UDA commands dedicated capital expenditure budgets. The absorbed villages will benefit from planned bitumen road networks, underground storm-water drainage, high-mast LED illumination, and integration into the city’s drinking water and sewage treatment grid.
4. Revision of Circle Rates and Valuation
Inclusion in the UDA periphery typically triggers a re-assessment of District Level Committee (DLC) rates. While registration charges and stamp duty will recalibrate to urban standards, real estate market values in established areas like Cheerwa, Madar, and Ghasiyar are projected to appreciate significantly due to institutional backing.
Authority Stance & Public Advisory
UDA officials have advised the general public and property investors to exercise heightened due diligence before purchasing residential or commercial plots in the newly incorporated villages. The authority emphasized that purchasers must verify whether a layout plan carries valid UDA administrative sanction and RERA registration before executing agreements.
For comprehensive regional news, civic infrastructure reports, and administrative decisions shaping Southern Rajasthan, explore our dedicated Udaipur News Bureau and Government Updates Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many total villages are now under the Udaipur Development Authority?
With the addition of 70 new revenue villages notified by the Rajasthan UDH Department in October 2026, the total number of villages under UDA jurisdiction has expanded from 136 to 206.
Which tehsils are covered in the new 70-village UDA list?
The newly incorporated villages are located across Badgaon, Girwa, Barapal, Mavli, Ghasa, Vallabhnagar, and Kurabad tehsils, covering key growth corridors around Udaipur.
Do property owners in these villages need UDA permission for construction?
Yes. All future building plans, commercial setups, residential layouts, and agricultural land conversions (Section 90-A) in these 70 villages now require mandatory approval from the Udaipur Development Authority.
What are the key villages included in Badgaon and Girwa?
Key villages include Madar, Cheerwa, Ghasiyar, Iswal, Kailashpuri, Nagda, Rama, Barodiya, and Mohanpura in Badgaon, alongside Alsigarh, Popalti, Undari Khurd, and Phanda in the Girwa-Barapal sub-division.
Find this guide helpful?
Add Udaipur Mirror as a preferred source on Google to see more of our travel guides in your AI overviews.
