The long-pending Master Plan for Belagavi city and 55 surrounding villages has finally moved a step closer to reality, with the Belagavi Urban Development Authority (BUDA) awarding the contract for its preparation to Bengaluru-based X Impasse Groups.
BUDA issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to the company on May 27, following approval of its financial bid. The final work order will be issued after the firm deposits the mandatory security amount as per tender conditions. Once the formalities are completed, the company will begin detailed surveys, data collection, mapping, and preparation of the draft development plan.
The project marks a significant milestone after nearly five years of delays, failed tenders, and cancelled contracts.
Blueprint for the Next 20–25 Years
The proposed Master Plan will cover an area of approximately 389.41 square kilometres, including Belagavi city and 55 villages in the taluka. Once approved, it will serve as the guiding document for urban growth and infrastructure development over the next two decades.
The plan is expected to define land use patterns, road networks, transportation corridors, residential and commercial zones, industrial areas, water supply infrastructure, public amenities, and green spaces.
Officials said the updated plan is crucial as Belagavi’s existing development plan has become outdated, making it increasingly difficult to accommodate the city’s expanding population and growing infrastructure needs.
Tender Approved After Multiple Delays
The tender process reached its final stage during a video conference held on May 16 under the chairmanship of the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning. The Commissionerate-level Tender Approval Committee approved the financial bid and cleared the way for award of the contract.
BUDA had floated a tender worth ₹1.88 crore for preparation of the Master Plan. Two companies participated in the bidding process, with X Impasse Groups emerging as the lowest bidder by quoting ₹1.77 crore.
Long Road to the Master Plan
The project has faced repeated setbacks since 2020. Initially, the State Government had entrusted the work to E-GIS under the AMRUT scheme. However, disputes over payments led to cancellation of that contract.
Subsequently, responsibility for preparing the Master Plan was transferred directly to BUDA. The authority floated tenders on multiple occasions, but the process failed to gain momentum due to inadequate response and procedural hurdles.
With the latest contract award, officials are hopeful that the planning exercise can finally begin in earnest.
Public Consultation to Follow
Over the coming months, the consultant will undertake a comprehensive study of Belagavi and its surrounding villages. Based on the findings, a preliminary draft Master Plan will be prepared and placed in the public domain.
Citizens, landowners, industry representatives and other stakeholders will then be invited to submit objections and suggestions before the final plan is approved.
The Master Plan is particularly significant as it will determine future land-use patterns across Belagavi city and the 55 villages, providing the framework for planned development and infrastructure investments for the next 20 to 25 years.
Belagavi Master Plan Area – 55 Villages
- Agasage
- Alatage
- Ambewadi
- Aste (Ashte)
- Avcharhatti
- Balekundri B.K.
- Balekundri K.H.
- Basarikatti
- Bastawad
- Bekkinakeri
- Belgundi
- Belvatti
- Bhutaramanahatti
- Desur
- Dhamane
- Gojage
- Halabhavi
- Halaga
- Hangarga
- Hindalaga
- Honaga
- Honnihal
- Jafarwadi
- Kadoli
- Kakati
- Kalakhamb
- Kallehol
- Kangrali B.K.
- Kangrali K.H.
- Kanabargi
- Khasbag
- Kondaskoppa
- Kudremani
- Kukadoli
- Kuttalwadi
- Machhe
- Mandoli
- Mannur
- Marihal
- Mastamardi
- Mavinakatti
- Muchandi
- Mutaga
- Navage
- Nilaji
- Peeranwadi
- Sambra
- Shindoli
- Sulaga (Sulge)
- Turmuri
- Uchagaon
- Yallur
- Yermal
- Honaga Extension Area
- Alarwad / adjoining notified village area*
*The final village count varies slightly across BUDA notifications and Local Planning Area revisions, which is why different reports refer to 55, 58 or more villages. The official village-wise list will ultimately be published in the draft Master Plan notification and GIS maps.