Gwalior is a prominent city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, famous for its historical significance. The location of this city is strategic in India’s Gird region. It’s famous for its fortresses - many kingdoms in the past used this place as their centers. Presently, Gwalior comes under the National Capital Region.
The name of the city is said to be derived from the name of a sage called Gwalipa. He requested a prince, Suraj Sen to build a wall around the hill in order to keep the wild animals away from the other sages while they performed their yajnas. The Gwalior Fort in the city attracts many tourists from India and abroad.
Gwalior is a metropolitan city. It’s called the tourist capital of Madhya Pradesh. A few other names include the City of Scindia, the City of Rishi Galav, and Tansen Nagari. It’s located to the south of Agra, just 319 km from Delhi, the national capital, and 423 km away from Bhopal, the state capital. Gwalior belongs to the Gwalior district and the Gwalior division. This city lies amidst the major commercial and industrial zones of its neighboring districts.
Stats And Facts
Tourism And Processing Industry
Connectivity
Gwalior Civic Administration
Gwalior Infrastructure
The infrastructure of Gwalior is rapidly developing. Gwalior’s location is a major plus point for the city’s development. The Golden-Quadrilateral project’s North-South corridor passes through the city of Gwalior, bringing in major infrastructural improvement in the metro.
Because of Gwalior being the main junction for the trains on the Delhi-Chennai line, and its accessibility to the National Highways 3, 75 and 92, there are 3 industrial areas around Gwalior, namely Malanpur, Banmore, and Sitholi. The presence of these has transformed the city into an industrial hub, compelling the government to take drastic steps to better the infrastructural facilities.
The railways of Gwalior are being developed majorly, with the Government building escalators in the station. Apart from these, the primary infrastructure is also being actively targeted. Roads, malls, residential projects, drainage and sewage facilities, and healthcare are being looked into. The Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Gwalior) M.P. Limited has been set up to assist, establish, and promote the industrial growth regions.
Infrastructure Projects
Name Of The Project |
Impact Areas |
Expected Completion Date |
Remarks |
Gwalior-Shivpuri National Highway BOT Road Project |
Gwalior Bypass, Shivpuri, Mangarh, Ghatgaon, Mohna, Nayagon, NH-3, NH-75 |
Under Development |
This project is along the NH-3 road. The four-laning of this stretch is being undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,500 crores. |
The Golden Quadrilateral |
Gwalior |
Under Development |
This project aims at connecting the major agricultural, industrial, and cultural regions of India. |
Gwalior-Bhind-MP/UP Border |
Gwalior, Bhind, NH-92 |
Under Development |
Strengthening, widening, operating, and maintaining the road is undertaken on a BOT basis. |
Agra-Gwalior Road Project with Bridge on Khari River |
Agra, Gwalior, NH-3 |
Under Development |
The NHAI has undertaken this project to ease the congestion along these roads. |
Gwalior Real Estate
Key Localities In Gwalior
Per Sq. Ft. Price – Q3 2013 |
Rent Per Month For A 2 BHK Apartment in Gwalior (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees) |
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Lala Ka Bazar |
5,464 |
11.3 |
13.65 |
4,902 |
8 |
12 |
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3,125 |
7.1 |
10.65 |
Charges By Different Government Bodies
Property Registration
Stamp Duty: 7.5% (Additional duty of 4% on value of property may be levied in a certain case.)
MPMKVVCL – Supply Of Electricity In Gwalior
Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL) is responsible for distributing electricity to the households and companies in Gwalior. The company aims to maintain a balance between quality and tariff to make sure it’s in the best interest of the consumers.
Electricity Tariff
Domestic Category
Category 1. For consumers who have been sanctioned a load of under 100 W and consumption under 30 units per month
Monthly Consumption (Units) |
Energy Charge (Paise per Unit) Urban/Rural Areas |
Fixed Monthly Charge (Rs.) |
Minimum Monthly Charge (Rs.) |
Up to 30 units |
290 |
NIL |
40 |
Category 2.
Monthly Consumption Slab (Units) |
Energy Charge with Telescopic Benefit (Paise per Unit) Urban/Rural Areas |
Monthly Fixed Charge (Rs.) |
Minimum Monthly Charge (Rs.) |
|
Urban Areas |
Rural Areas |
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Up to 50 units |
340 |
40 per connection |
25 per connection |
Rs. 60 per connection |
51 – 100 units |
385 |
65 per connection |
40 per connection |
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101 – 300 units |
480 |
75 for each 0.5 kW of authorized load |
50 for each 0.5 kW of authorized load |
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301 – 500 units |
520 |
80 for each 0.5 kW of authorized load |
70 for each 0.5 kW of authorized load |
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Above 500 units |
555 |
85 for each 0.5 kW of authorized load |
70 for each 0.5 kW of authorized load |
Gwalior Municipal Corporation – Water Supply
A water supply plant was set up in Gwalior to provide water to the city. The GMC has a department under it that takes care of the potable water needs of the public in Gwalior.