Situated on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River, Ujjain is an antiquated city in India’s Malwa district. The city, today is an integral part of Madhya Pradesh, and is the regulatory faction of the Ujjain District and Ujjain Division. There is much to show in the viewpoint of India's long history; Ujjain has stood with incredible imperativeness in India’s battle for supremacy. With incredible religious emphasis, Ujjain ranks equal to Benaras, Kanchi, and Gaya. Vaishnavism, Saivism, Jainism, and Buddhism have discovered a special bond with this city.
The old city lies towards the northwest of the city, close to the river Kshipra. The southeast part of the city is fashioned in a more modern look, with commercial enterprises and shopping complexes. Some of these are Globus Commerce Academy, Rishi Nagar shopping Complex, Shehnai Garden, I T Park, Saurabh Industries, Soybean Plant, and Pawas Beauty Point.
Political significance is compounded by the investment element of Ujjain being situated on the epicenter of the main trade link between the north, south and west. In turn, this helps Ujjain in achieving a cultural splendor of its own, which is at par with other Indian cities.
Stats And Facts
Trade And Commerce
Connectivity
Ujjain Civic Administration
Ujjain Infrastructure
When it comes to infrastructure, the city is fairly placed as a consequence of regular maintenance renewals undertaken for the preparation for Sinhastha. The urban framework of the city is in linear form, attributable to the impact of the Kshipra river, which has been formed by its constrained road network. The road network does not indicate any concrete hierarchy with most of the city roads assisting the intercity traffic. The investment plans under JNNURM address these needs up to 2021.
The city of Ujjain is molded by a multitude of factors. The elements that have shaped the growth and development of Ujjain are its topography and transportation routes. The city has grown in the form of sectors and can be evidently split up into two parts: One being the old city, which is situated north of the Broad gauge railway line. This features the older historical and religious areas together with the old industrial town. This region is characterized by a domestic structure of organic development and possesses a very dense and close-knit fabric.
The other is the new area, which rests south and south east of the railway line. The construction of the railway bridge started out in this area in 1930s. The area, as a result, was made easily accessible and within reach. It catered to the requirement for the city to grow beyond the boundaries, which persisted during those times. Progress in this area began with the development of Freeganj vicinity as a commercial and residential hotspot, accessible by three major roads - Dewas road, Indore road, and Maksi road. Modern Ujjain consequently has become the nucleus for potential expansion.
Infrastructure Projects
Name of The Project |
Impact Areas |
Expected Completion Date |
Remarks |
Knowledge City |
Ujjain-Dewas Road |
Proposed |
Built up area of 1.76 million square meters comprising of educational, social, industrial, residential and commercial institutions. |
Narmada-Kshipra Simhastha Link Project |
Ujjain-Dewas-Kshipra belt |
Proposed |
Will provide drinking water to Ujjain and Dewas cities along with about 150 villages on the banks of Kshipra. |
Vikram Udyog Puri Project |
Ujjain |
Proposed |
3,500 crore Central Government project for the implementation of various projects and establishing industries in the town. Also, 25,000 houses will get piped gas connections. |
Ujjain Real Estate Scenario
Key Localities In Ujjain
Localities |
Per Sq. Ft. Price – Q3 2013 |
Rent Per Month For A 2 BHK Apartment in Ujjain (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees) |
|
Rishi Nagar |
3,231 |
5.5 |
9 |
Subhash Nagar |
3,637 |
6 |
9 |
Kothi Road |
4,500 |
7 |
12 |
Freeganj |
4,200-4,800 |
7 |
10 |
Charges By Different Government Bodies
Property Registration
Stamp Duty for Rural and Urban Areas: 5%
Registration Charges: 0.8%
Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Ltd.
The Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited and the Government of Madhya Pradesh under the Companies Act, 1956 undertake activities of distribution and retail supply for and on behalf of the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board.
Electricity Charges
Consumers having sanctioned load not more than 100 watts (0.1 kW) and consumption not more than 30 units per month
(a) Energy Charge and Fixed Charge – For metered connection
Monthly Consumption (units) |
Energy Charge (paise per unit) Urban/ Rural areas |
Monthly Fixed Charge (Rs.) |
Up to 30 units |
290 |
NIL |
(b) Minimum Charges: Rs. 40 per connection per month as minimum charges is applicable to this category of consumers.
Monthly Consumption Slab (units) |
Energy Charge with telescopic benefit (paise per unit) Urban/Rural areas |
Monthly Fixed Charge (Rs.) |
|
Urban areas |
Rural areas |
||
Up to 50 units |
340 |
40 per Connection |
25 per Connection |
51 to 100 units |
385 |
65 per Connection |
40 per Connection |
Ujjain Municipal Corporation – Water Supply
The Ujjain Municipal Corporation is responsible for the supply of water to the city. The plan preparation, construction of reservoirs, irrigation facilities, and the city water supply is all undertaken by the UMC. Present sources of water supply are Gambhir dam and Undasa tank. The Gambhir dam accounts for nearly 96% of water supply to the town while Undasa tank caters to 4% of the population. Presently, most of the city is now provided water through piped lines.