ABOUT DHARAMPETH: HISTORY AND EVOLUTION: As per Census 2011, the following data LEGEND

Dharampeth is ward (no. 85) Dharampeth locality has been a major part of Nagpur city since the about ward 85 (Dharampeth) can be
in the western part of British period majorly because of its vicinity to administrative noted:
Nagpur, (21.15N, 79.08E) area of civil lines. 69th least populous ward.
314 m. above sea level on a
The Gokulpeth market near Dharampeth was well known since Population: 15,802
relatively flat terrain. times when Nagpur was a part of Central Province & Berar since it
Increase/Decrease: 41.3% growth
was second market after the cotton market for trade.
Gender ratio: 977 Females per 1000 Males.
In earlier days such localities used to be little districts for marketplace
and settlements evolved around them Dharampeth is one such Worker Profile: 43% of population engaged in
example which has evolved around the Gokulpeth. main or marginal works.
We can see Dharampeth area (though very sparsely populated) in the Literacy: 90% Literacy rate which has
maps illustrated by British author Murray (1924) in his book decreased by 6% from previous census.
'A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon'

DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS:
Due to the proximity to Nagpur Railway station, Dharampeth has
developed as one of the core commercial areas and almost
everything in the city falls within a radius of 5 Kms. from this area
and hence a tremendous growth of educational institutions,
tuition classes and in turn the hostels and fast food chains
catering to the ever rising youth population can be clearly observed
in this area.
With the advent of metro rail, Dharampeth has seen tremendous rise
in presence of commercial and institutional activities. Today
the main roads of Dharampeth West High Court Road, Amravati
Road (Nagpur-Mumbai Highway), VIP road, Mata Mandir road have
experienced enormous growth of eat-outs and fast food chains along
with retail outlets of other brands.
2000 2010 2019
ACCESSIBILITY:

ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABLE SERVICES:

The closest metro station stop from Dharampeth is The Institute of Engineers (approx. 1.50 kms.)
The Area is well connected by Road ways, NH 6 to Amravati with number of bus stops
(Eg. Coffee House Square Bus Stop 0.4 KM distance. from our surveyed site)
The Nagpur Railway Station is at a distance of 5 Kms. with all the available public transport facilities as well as
rickshaws. (Auto rickshaw stands near market palces)
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Other identified services include:
INTRODUCTION
ATMs: IDBI, Bank of Baroda, Syndicate Bank; Theatres: Sudama; Restaurants: Gokul Brindavan, Ganesh
Sagar, Haldiram's, Gayatri Bhojnalay; Schools: Hindu Dnyanpeeth, Bishop Cotton School; Colleges: G.S.
Commerce College; Hospitals: Uddanwadikar Maternity Hospital; Supermarkets: Puneet super bazaar,
Milton Mall, Bapat super market, Hans super bazar; Police stations: Gokulpeth Police station; Government
offices: RTO which makes this area complete in itself.
SCALE: N.A. SHEET NO.

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GROUP MEMBERS
RIDDHI SARDA
SHREYA JOSHI
AMRITA PADHYE
ARISH NAWAZ
ANIS RATHNAM

URBAN AREA APPRAISAL OF NAGPUR CITY

AREA- DHARAMPETH/ WARD NO. 85