In a key pre-election move, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched an extensive ward-wise field survey across the city, signaling the countdown to the upcoming civic polls. Despite speculation, officials have confirmed that neither the number of wards nor the city limits are likely to change.
Currently, Nagpur is divided into 38 wards, with 151 corporators representing them — a structure introduced in 2017. A brief proposal during the Uddhav Thackeray-led government had pushed this number up to 156, but it was rolled back by the Eknath Shinde administration, citing outdated 2011 census data and the absence of the 2021 census.
The current exercise, guided by a revised schedule from the Urban Development Department, is being carried out by junior and deputy engineers along with zonal teams. While calls for more wards and expanded boundaries persist, officials say the focus remains on ensuring administrative readiness rather than political restructuring.
Crucially, the delimitation process will continue to use the 2011 census as the base, keeping the ward structure and 227.28 sq km city area intact. The growing suburbs, for now, will remain under the existing setup.
Timeline Highlights:
- July 8–17: Base map and data prep
- July 18–23: Draft to Commissioner
- July 24–Aug 3: Public feedback window
- Aug 4–13: Hearings & scrutiny
- Aug 14–20: Final proposal preparation
- Aug 21–30: Submission to State Election Commission
With timelines tight and political stakes high, Nagpur’s civic body is racing against the clock — but not the map.
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