Patna: The Bihar government has identified land in Patna for the proposed Pataliputra greenfield satellite township, as part of a wider plan to develop 11 such urban extensions across the state.
In a notification issued by the Urban Development and Housing Department, authorities set out the administrative units and revenue villages that will form part of the township’s “special zone” and “core zone”. The development is planned on the outskirts of Patna, where land parcels have now been earmarked for the project.
With immediate effect, officials have imposed a ban on the sale and purchase of land within the identified zones, along with a prohibition on new construction activity. The restrictions are intended to prevent speculative transactions and unregulated development as the project moves into its planning phase.
The Pataliputra township is one of 11 satellite townships proposed across Bihar. Each project is expected to cover between 800 and 1,200 acres and will be developed by agencies appointed by the state’s urban development department.
Under the proposed model, the selected agency will bear the full cost of development. In return, it will be permitted to sell up to 15% of the total land area for residential, commercial or industrial use to recover its investment. The remaining developed land will be redistributed, with 55% returned to original landowners in proportion to their holdings. The precise share, however, will depend on the financial viability of each township.
Planning guidelines issued by the department envisage a mix of residential neighbourhoods, commercial centres, business districts and industrial zones, alongside supporting infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, parks and open spaces.
A draft layout for the township will be published in due course, after which the appointed agency will consult with landowners. Authorities said objections and suggestions from stakeholders would be incorporated into a revised plan before it is submitted for final approval.
The government has maintained a broader moratorium on land transactions across all areas identified for the 11 satellite townships, signalling an accelerated push towards planned urban expansion in the state.
