Real Estate Properties in Agra

Located on the banks of the river Yamuna, Agra is a city in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. While the national capital Delhi lies 200 km to its north, the state capital Lucknow is located 363 km to its east.

Agra is a major tourist spot on the world map. One of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is situated here, and attracts great number of tourists from across the globe. Other major tourist attractions in the city are the Fatehpur Sikri and Red Fort, which along with the Taj Mahal are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Nationally, Agra lies on the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, with Delhi and Jaipur completing the triangle.

Historically, Agra was a very important city. It was the capital of Hindustan under the Mughal rule. Three of the great Mughal emperors, namely Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan ruled from Agra until Shah Jahan shifted his capital to Shahjahanabad (Delhi).

Even today, Agra is still a very important city on the map, mainly for its historical significance and tourism.

Stats And Facts

• As per the provisional reports of census 2011, the population of Agra stands at 15,74,542. The metropolitan population, on the other hand, is 17,46,467.
• Agra registers a sex ratio of 853 per 1000 males. And the child sex ratio is 772 per 1000 boys.
• The average literacy rate in Agra stands at 63.44%. The female and male literacy rates are 58.54% and 67.67%.
• The city of Agra is the administrative headquarters of the Agra district.
• Hindi, Urdu, and English are the primary languages spoken here.
• Agra was referred to as Agrevana in the epic Mahabharata.
• Hinduism, Islam, and Jainism are the major religions practiced here.
• The important festivals celebrated in Agra are Eid-ul-Fitr, Diwali, Eid-ul-Adha, Taj Mahotsav, and Muharrum.

Economy of Agra: Agriculture, Industry, and Tourism

• The economy of Agra is primarily agriculture-based. Wheat, Paddy, Bajra, and Mustard are the major crops.
• Industry is a strong contributor to Agra’s economy, accounting for about 40% of the total economy.
• Approximately 7000 small-scale industry units are known to operate out of Agra. Iron foundries are popular, and the automobile industry is well established.
• As a city that houses one of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal, and a host of other historical monuments, tourism brings in significant revenue for the city.

Connectivity

• Agra Airport, also known as Kheria Air Force Station, is a public airport and air force military base serving the city of Agra. Air India caters to this airport and has flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, and Khajuraho.
• Agra has an outstanding connectivity by rail. It lies on the central train line between Delhi and Chennai as well as Delhi and Mumbai. Numerous trains, such as Bhopal Express, Tamil Nadu Express, Gondwana Express, Jabalpur-Jammutawi Express, connect Agra to most of the major cities across the country. Direct rail connectivity also exists to eastern Indian cities like Kolkata. Three railway stations serve Agra.
• Agra is a strategically located city with respect to road connectivity. Agra connects to as many as six highways in the country, with three national highways and one expressway originating from Agra. The major roads are NH-2 and the Yamuna Expressway. Four major bus stands, namely Idgah Bus Stand, Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT), Taj Depot, and Ford Depot connect Agra to other major cities in India.
• The local transport comprises buses operated by the Agra Nagar Nigam, rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, and tongas.

Agra Civic Administration

• Agra Nagar Nigam (ANN) is the municipal body responsible for the administration of the city of Agra.
• Among the largest municipal bodies in Uttar Pradesh, ANN caters to nearly 17 lakh people in the city.
• The Agra Development Authority undertakes the development activities in the city, especially with respect to housing.
• A commissioner is in-charge of the administration of the whole of Agra district. A district magistrate/collector is also responsible for certain areas of administration and governance.

Agra Infrastructure

Popularly recognized as an old town with historical monuments, Agra is now shedding this skin and transforming into a modern city. Agra’s tourism industry has fueled the city’s infrastructure development to a large extent.

Agra already has excellent transport infrastructure. New developments in the pipeline are the construction of the Agra International Airport and Agra-Lucknow Expressway. The development of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) and the expansion of the Phase-II of the Metro Rail to include Agra are also in the pipeline.

It was during the Mughal era that Agra became a center for Islamic education. The British, then, introduced western education in the city. And during the British rule, Agra became a center for Hindi literature. Coming from such a background, Agra has an enviable education infrastructure today, with several quality schools, colleges, and universities having set up base here. Popular colleges are Sarojini Naidu Medical College, the Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, St. John’s College, and Central Institute of Hindi.

Infrastructure Projects

Name Of The Project	Impact Areas	Expected Completion Date	Remarks
Agra-Lucknow Expressway	Agra, Firozabad, Shikohabad, Mainpuri, Kannauj, Malihabad, Lucknow	2016	This 270-km expressway will minimize travel time by providing a fast moving corridor. It will help connect several major commercial centers and townships to the north of Yamuna.
Yamuna Expressway	Greater Noida, Agra	Completed	A 6-lane controlled-access expressway that runs for 165 km connecting the major cities Greater Noida and Agra.
Delhi-Agra Road Widening	Badarpur Road, Faridabad to Yamuna Bridge, Agra	March 2015	The importance of this road widening comes from the fact that vehicular density is increasing at a rapid rate. Currently, the Delhi-Agra road handles 17,000 vehicles per day. After the completion of the project, the road will be able to manage 70,000 vehicles per day.
Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) In Agra	Agra	Under Development	The project is still in the early stages of studies and planning. BRTS is a cost-effectively, environment-friendly, and comfortable mode of public transport.
Expansion of Metro Rail to Agra	NCR to Agra	Under Development	The metro rail will connect the national capital to Agra. This will enhance connectivity between two major cities. In addition, infrastructure and real estate development along this stretch will also eventually pick up.

Agra Real Estate Market

• The real estate market in Agra is looking upwards, with great potential in store for both investors and end-users.
• It’s estimated that the retail industry is set to grow by 40% in the coming years. This will mean that the city will witness large-scale construction of shopping malls and complexes, and supermarkets.
• As the economy of Agra constantly improves, established developers are now entering the city to build new residential townships and premium apartment complexes with various luxury and convenience facilities.
• Many 3, 4, and 5 star hotels are also coming up in the city.

Key Localities In Agra

Localities	Per Sq. Ft. Price – Q3 2013	Rent Per Month For A 2 BHK Apartment (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees)
Dayal Bagh	2,300-3,000	4	6.5
Rajpur Chungi	2,800-3,200	4.5	6
Shamshabad	2,000-2,750	3.75	4.8
Vayu Vihar	2,200	5.6	8.4
Vijay Nagar	4,300-5,300	7	11

Charges by Different Government Bodies

Property Registration

Registration Fees

Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.

Power Tariff

• Stamp Duty

  Stamp duty rate is 8%.

  In areas falling under the U.P. Town Improvement Act, 1919, it’s 10%.

  For properties whose value is up to Rs. 2.5 lakhs: 1% of the property value

  For properties whose value is more than Rs. 2.5 lakhs: 2% of the property value

  Maximum amount payable: Rs. 10,000

  The Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DVVNL) is responsible for the distribution of power to Agra, in addition to 20 other districts in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

  Domestic Consumers
  Life Line Consumers: For consumers with contracted load of 1 kW and Energy consumption up to 150 kWh/month
  Fixed Charge	Rs. 50 per kW/month
  Energy Charge
  Up to 100 units/month	Rs. 2.26/kWh
  Above 101 and up to 150 units/month	Rs. 2.60/kWh
  Other Consumers
  Fixed Charge	Rs. 75 per kWh/month
  Energy Charge
  Up to 200 kWh/month	Rs. 4/kWh
  201 - 500 kWh/month	Rs. 4.5/kWh
  501 kWh/month and above	Rs. 5/kWh

Agra Jal Sansthan

The Agra Jal Sansthan is responsible for water supply and sewerage services to Agra. It works towards providing uninterrupted water supply and proper sewerage facilities to the city’s residents.

The total demand for water in the city is estimated to be 320 million liters per day.

Grievances Redressal Management System

The municipal corporation of Agra, Agra Nagar Nigam has developed a system for the city’s residents to lodge complaints. One can visit the Agra Nagar Nigam website to lodge a complaint. Once a few necessary details are provided, a ticket is generated. That ticket has a number, using which one can track the status of the complaint and the name of the officer in-charge of addressing the particular grievance.