Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, is administered by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), the primary urban local body responsible for civic infrastructure and governance. The origins of municipal governance in Bhopal date back to 1907, when the first municipal body, Majlis-e-intezamia, was established. Over time, the system evolved, and in 1983, Bhopal was officially upgraded to a Municipal Corporation, marking a significant milestone in its urban administrative development.
The Bhopal Municipal Corporation today governs a large urban area of approximately 463 sq. km, making it one of the major municipal jurisdictions in central India. The city is administratively divided into 85 wards across multiple zones, each represented by an elected councillor for local governance.
According to the Census of India 2011, the municipal area of Bhopal had a population of around 19.2 lakh (1,922,130), reflecting its status as a rapidly growing urban center.
How to Use These Shapefiles
- Download the Zip File: Click the above link(s) and download the zip file containing the shapefile.
- Extract the Contents: Unzip the downloaded file. Inside, you’ll find multiple files with extensions like
.shp,.shx,.dbf, etc. All these files make up a shapefile dataset. - Import into GIS Software: Open your preferred GIS software (such as QGIS or ArcGIS). Use the “Add Vector Layer” tool, and select the
.shpfile.
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