Spatial Mapping – Odisha

LocationOdisha State
Bhubaneshwar-Cuttack Urban Complex Area72,200 Ha
Urban Area1,40,000 Ha
Population16,00,000
DurationJanuary 2014 - Feb 2015
ClientOdisha State Government
CollaboratorsJanaagraha | Odisha Housing and Urban Development Department | Tata Group

Project Information

A tripartite MoU was signed between Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, Tata Trust and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Odisha with a vision to improve the quality of life for all through four core themes;

(i) Urban Planning and Design

(ii) Urban Capacities and Resources

(iii) Empowered and Legitimate Political Representation

(iv) Transparency Accountability and Participation

Jana Urban Space undertook the GIS spatial mapping of 4 towns in Odisha – Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Paradip and Puri as part of the first theme.