Patna: The boundaries of the expanded Sonepur Planning Area have been formally defined in all four directions, bringing 575 revenue villages across seven blocks under its jurisdiction.
According to the Urban Development and Housing Department, the planning area includes villages from Maker, Parsa, Dariyapur, Garkha, Amanour, Sonepur and Dighwara blocks. Sonepur Municipal Council and Dighwara Nagar Panchayat, along with surrounding rural areas identified as having urban development potential, have also been included.
The state government is preparing a master plan for the area, taking into account development requirements over the next 20 years. The plan will provide a framework for residential, commercial and industrial development, alongside infrastructure such as roads, transport and other essential amenities.
Boundaries Defined Across Four Directions
The department has outlined the boundaries of the planning area across its north-eastern, south-western, north-western and south-eastern stretches.
The north-eastern boundary begins at Ekderwa Masuriya and Hasanpura in Maker block, passes through Baligawa and Bahlolpur Diyara in Parsa block, and extends through several villages in Dariyapur block.
It then reaches Sonepur Municipal Council, incorporating Akilpur, Shikarpur, Semara and Baijalpur villages in Sonepur block.
The south-western boundary starts at Muraudpur and Bhuigaon in Garkha block. It passes through Sisouni, Mahesiya and Hariharpur in Dariyapur block before extending to Nawada, Jogini, Repura, Dumariya and Geyaspur in Amanour block.
The north-western boundary runs through Jhakra, Amanour Aguan, Amanour Harnarayan and Parasrampur in Amanour block. It then extends through Naurkarha, Hajarpur, Baikunthpur and Kasba Maker in Maker block.
Meanwhile, the south-eastern boundary begins at Sabalpur, Pahleja, Karamchak and Lodipur in Sonepur block. It passes through Dudhiya, Babhangawa, Pakauliya, Ami and Goraipur in Dighwara block before reaching Jhaua village.
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20-Year Master Plan To Guide Development
The proposed master plan is expected to guide the expansion of housing, commercial establishments and industrial activities across the planning area. It will also address the infrastructure and civic amenities required to support future growth.
The government expects the expanded planning area and its long-term development framework to shape the future of the 575 villages. The inclusion of surrounding rural areas with urban potential is also intended to provide scope for planned settlements as the population grows.
