Gwalior is a major city in central India's Madhya Pradesh state. The document outlines the history, geography, demographics, climate, infrastructure, and master plans of Gwalior. It notes that Gwalior has experienced growth as a regional power and industrial center. The objectives of the 2005 and 2021 master plans are to promote sustainable and planned development through rational land use and growth frameworks.

1. Rishav Rajput
Sch.no.191109028
City - Gwalior

2. History
1. Gwalior is a major city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The earliest historical record found at Gwalior is the Gwalior inscription of the Alchon Hun ruler
Mihirakula.
3. Around the 9th century, the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty controlled Gwalior .
4. In 1375, Raja Veer Singh was made the ruler of Gwalior and he founded the rule of the Tomar
clan.
5. Gwalior is also known for not participating in the 1857 rebellion, mainly due to non-co-operation
with Rani Lakshmibai.
6. Later in the 1730s, the Scindias captured Gwalior and it remained a princely state during the
British Rule.
7. The Scindia state[14] of Gwalior became a major regional power in the second half of the 18th
century.

3. Geogrpahy
Gwalior is located at 26.22° North Latitude
and 78.18° East Longitude, in the state of
Madhya Pradesh . The
average elevation of the land of Gwalior is
about 197 meters above the sea level.
Spread over an area of 5214.00 sq km, in
the Chambal river valley, the city of
Gwalior is landlocked on all sides.

4. Demographic Character
❑ As of 2011's India census, Gwalior had a population of
1,069,276.
❑ Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%.
❑ Gwalior has an average literacy rate of 84.14%, higher than
the national average of 74%: male literacy is 89.64% and
female literacy is 77.92 %.
❑ In Gwalior 13 % of population under 12 years of age.

5. CLIMATE
• Gwalior has a sub-tropical climate with
hot summers from late March to early
July, the humid monsoon season from
late June to early October, and a cool
dry winter from early November to late
February. Under Köppen's climate
classification the city has a humid
subtropical climate. The highest
recorded temperature was 49 °C and
the lowest was −1 °C. Summers start in
late March, and along with other cities
like Jaipur and Delhi, are among the
hottest in India and the world.
Temperatures peak in May and June
with daily averages being around 33–
35 °C.

6. Population

7. Road, Rail and Air Infrastructure
The city is well connected via rail, road and air
transport services.
❑Airport
Gwalior Airport connects Gwalior directly to Delhi
and Bhopal in India with Deccan airlines
operating on these routes. This airport has good
infrastructure and facilities.
❑Railways
Gwalior is one of the major commercial railway
station of North-Central railway. Gwalior is,
perhaps, one of the only few places where there
are both narrow gauge and broad gauge railways
tracks are still operational. A unique aspect about
gwalior narrow gauge is that, the width of the
track is smallest among all the narrow gauges
tracks in India. Gwalior is well connected via train
services to all parts of the country including 4
metros. There are direct trains to Mumbai, Delhi,
Kolkata (Howrah), Chennai, Trivandru.

8. Socio-economy
❑ Gwalior economy is based on the industries housed in the territory. Gwalior is known
to be the industrial base that is largely supporting the economy at Gwalior.
In fact, the industries of Gwalior are recognized as the counter magnet to the industries of
National Capital Region. It is noteworthy that the industries of Gwalior are emerging as
integrated industrial estates. These industrial estates of Gwalior are run by the
development corporations that are large working towards the proliferation of these
industries. The independent industrial development corporations are thus contributing
towards the expansion of the economy of Gwalior.
Moreover, it is noteworthy that the industrial estates of Gwalior possesses all the facilities
that are required for the development of the industries of Gwalior. In fact, these existing
industrial areas are said to be instrumental in the development of the industries in Gwalior.
Some of the industries that form an integral part of Gwalior economy are:
•Textile mills
•Artificial silk manufacturing plants
•Handicraft and hand loom industry
•Tanning industry
•Chemical industry

9. Jai Vilas Palace
➢The Jai Vilas Palace was constructed in 1874 by Jayajirao Scindia of the Maratha Scindia Dynasty,
the then Maharaja of Gwalior.
➢The majestic palace was built to extend a grand welcome to the then Prince of Wales, King
Edward VII, for his visit in 1875.
➢The Jai Vilas Palace is a splendid portrayal of European architecture. Designed by the famous
architect Sir Michael Filose.
➢The edifice covers an area of 1,240,771 square feet.
➢ The museum, which is named HH Maharaja Sir Jiwajirao Scindia Museum, was inaugurated on
12th December 1964 by Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, the then president of India.
➢Today, the Jai Vilas Palace serves as the royal residence of the Maratha Scindia family’s
descendants.

10. Image Of Jai Vilas Palace

11. Map of Gwalior in 1947

12. Map of Gwalior in 1975

13. Gwalior Master Plan 2005
Gwalior Master Plan 2005 has been created for Gwalior District. Gwalior is one
of the 51 districts of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. Gwalior Metropolitan
Region is one of the major metropolitan areas in India. Other cities and towns in
this district are Antari, Bhitarwar, Bilaua, Dabra, Morar, Lashkar, Morar
Cantonment, Pichhore, and Tekanpur. Gwalior is a major city in the Indian state
of Madhya Pradesh and one of the Counter-magnet cities. As of 2011’s India
census, Gwalior has a population of 19,53,505.
Gwalior Junction is a five railway track intersection point. It won an award for the
best and cleanest station of North Central Railway zone. Gwalior is one of the
major commercial railway stations of the North Central Railway, whose zonal
headquarters is centered in Allahabad.

14. Objectives of Gwalior Master Plan 2005
The objective of the Gwalior Master Plan 2005 is to create enabling spatial and
land use planning framework to achieve the Vision of Gwalior Master Plan 2005
in order to promote, guide and rationalize. The future growth and development
of the urban centres, it will be critical to define their growth framework The
future growth framework of the urban centres are defined by the Master
Plan/Development Plans which are evolved for each settlement at individual
level. Gwalior Master Plan 2005 has been considered as one of the most
effective mechanism to promote planned growth of the urban centres. It lays
down the road map, agenda and framework within which the city growth is
envisioned. It provides a tool for the authorities to take decision with regard to
current and future development related issues.

15. Gwalior Master Plan 2005 provides the framework for rationalizing the
orderly movement of traffic and transportation within the city and
defines the area for laying down net-work of various services. The plan
is used for promoting integrated development of the urban centre by
rationalizing its pattern of land use and their interrelationship. It also
defines the strategies and solutions for overcoming the existing
problems of the urban centres and to overcome its infrastructural and
service related inadequacies. In addition, it provides options for
accommodating the future addition to population which is likely to come
to the urban centre due to natural growth and migration. Master Plan
acts as a tool for determining the infrastructure cost which would be
required to make the city sustainable. The plans offer futuristic solutions
by laying down agenda for its growth and development.

16. Development Goals of Gwalior Master Plan 2005
•Socially beneficial
•Regionally connected
•Environmentally sustainable
•Financially Viable
•Institutionally Executable and;
•Politically acceptable

17. Master plan 2005 Map

18. Gwalior Physiography and Wind Direction

19. Visual Order

20. Gwalior Natural Drainage Map

21. Gwalior Natural Heritage Map

22. Gwalior Regional Setting Map

23. Planning Unit

24. Existing Land use Map

25. Gwalior Master Plan 2021
❑Objectives of Gwalior Master Plan 2021
• The objective of the Gwalior Master Plan 2021 is to create
enabling spatial and land use planning framework to achieve
the Vision of Gwalior Master Plan 2021 in order to promote,
guide and rationalize. The future growth and development
of the urban centres, it will be critical to define their growth
framework The future growth framework of the urban
centres are defined by the Master Plan/Development Plans
which are evolved for each settlement at individual level.
Gwalior Master Plan 2021 has been considered as one of the
most effective mechanism to promote planned growth of the
urban centres. It lays down the road map, agenda and
framework within which the city growth is envisioned. It
provides a tool for the authorities to take decision with
regard to current and future development related issues.

26. • Gwalior Master Plan 2021 provides the framework for
rationalizing the orderly movement of traffic and transportation
within the city and defines the area for laying down net-work of
various services. The plan is used for promoting integrated
development of the urban centre by rationalizing its pattern of
land use and their interrelationship. It also defines the strategies
and solutions for overcoming the existing problems of the urban
centres and to overcome its infrastructural and service related
inadequacies. In addition, it provides options for accommodating
the future addition to population which is likely to come to the
urban centre due to natural growth and migration. Master Plan
acts as a tool for determining the infrastructure cost which would
be required to make the city sustainable. The plans offer
futuristic solutions by laying down agenda for its growth and
development.

27. ❑Development Goals of Gwalior Master Plan 2021
• Socially beneficial
• Regionally connected
• Environmentally sustainable
• Financially Viable
• Institutionally Executable and;
• Politically acceptable

28. Master Plan 2021 Map

29. Some Past and Present Images of Gwalior