2 CDP-Arrah
2 CDP-Arrah
2 CDP-Arrah
Government of Bihar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
and
Overview
Arrah is the administrative headquarter of Bhojpur district as well as the only Class –I town in the
district. It is the seventh most populated town in Bihar and ranks sixth in the state in terms of area.
The Arrah Nagar Panchayat was established in 1929 and was upgraded to a Municipal Council in
2002 and to a Municipal Corporation in 2007.
The Arrah Municipal Corporation (AMC) covers an area of 30.97 sq. km. The town had 32 Wards as
per the Census 2001 but following the realignment of ward boundaries in 2007; the town has 45
wards as on date. Arrah is well connected with other parts of the country by rail and road – it is
located at a distance of 60 km by road from Patna. The town has no airport with the nearest being in
Patna. The city serves as a regional hub for trading of vegetable and food-grains for the district.
Arrah has a large base of educated population. There has been an increase in the literacy rate of the
city in the past 3 decades as compared to the district. It has a high female literacy compared to the
state average.
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CITY VISION
The Vision for Arrah has been derived through a participatory process taking into
consideration the current assessment of the city, stakeholder consultations and focused group
discussions. The identified Vision is as follows: “To transform Arrah into a vibrant regional
economic hub with good quality services and infrastructure that enhances the quality of life
of local citizens”. The City Vision is an important step in the development of the CDP since it
captures the aspirations of a city in the years to come. The Vision is the guide to deciding
sector-specific approach, action planning and phasing of interventions.
Demography
The population of Arrah city was 2,03,380 as
per the 2001 census – this accounts for
about 9.07% of the total population of the
district. The population density of the city is
about 6,567 persons per sq km. The town
has seen a fluctuation in growth rate
attributable to migration from surrounding
villages largely because of increase in trade
and commerce.
The decadal growth rate of population was
34.64% in 1971-81. There has been a
decline in population growth during 1981-1991 and again increase during 1991-2001. This growth in
1991-2001 may be due to the formation of a separate Bhojpur district in 1992 and selection of Arrah
as the district headquarters and the centre of trade and commerce.
For the purposes of the CDP, population projections have been made based on available figures
from Census 1961 to 2001. Three different methods have been used - geometric increase method,
incremental increase method and arithmetic increase method. The results of the geometric method
seem to be on the higher side whereas results using the other two methods are on the low side.
Therefore the average of the three projection results has been considered as current population –
this virtually matches with the preliminary data of the ongoing Census 2011. As per the projections,
it is estimated that Arrah will have a population of 490,828 by 2035.
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Strategies: Keeping the above-mentioned vision in mind and based on the assessment of the existing
and future demand, the detailed project requirements for augmentation of storm water drainage
system have been proposed. The CDP suggests for comprehensive survey of existing infrastructure,
upgradation and renovation of existing drains, construction of new drains, enhanced coordination
between other agencies implementing similar projects and effective communication strategy to
create awareness among the people to avoid the practice of dumping garbage in the drains.
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As per Census 2001, there are about 3,160 streetlight poles in Arrah. But it is to be noted that most
of the streetlight poles have no lighting fixtures. In the absence of records, it is difficult to comment
accurately on the number of functioning light fixtures however, as per discussion with officials
concerned in AMC, it is being reported that most of the light fixtures are non functional. Recently,
100 Sodium Vapour Lamps and two number High Mast Lamps have been installed in the corporation
area with MLA fund.
The fire fighting systems in Arrah are far below the standards with lack of manpower and also non
maintenance of the existing equipments.
G) Housing and Urban Poverty
The recent survey undertaken under the ongoing SPUR project in 2008 has identified a total of 26
slum areas in AMC. The estimated population in these slum areas is around 22,736 which is
approximately 9% projected population for the year 2010.
Service levels in the slum area are very poor. Most of the slum population depends on hand pumps
in the absence of water supply connections. Of the total 185 public stand posts (PSPs) in the
municipal area, only 5 PSPs are in slum areas. Of the total 922 hand-pumps provided by AMC and
PHED in the whole city, only 45 are in the slum areas. Slum areas lack sanitation leading to high
levels of open defecation. Solid waste management is also virtually absent. Due to the slum dwellers’
lack of awareness about waste management and unavailability of municipal services, the practice of
open dumping of waste in open drains is common. This is a contributory factor to choking of drains
leading to flooding during the monsoons. The dilapidated condition of culverts worsens the situation
in the rains.
Vision: Provision of universal access to all basic urban services on an affordable cost.
Strategies: Keeping the above-mentioned vision in mind and based on the assessment of the existing
and future demand, the detailed project requirements for urban poverty alleviation. The CDP
suggests comprehensive survey and developing a slum upgrading strategy in a phased manner. The
CDP also suggests the need for a policy on land tenure, increasing access to institutional funds and
establishment of support mechanisms for enterprise development. The document also highlights the
need for strengthening community-based institutions and increasing community participation
through involvement of NGO’s, CBO’s, SHG’s, etc.
Projects Unit Phase I (2011-16) Phase II (2016-21) Phase III (2021-30)
Quantity Cost (Rs. Quantity Cost (Rs. Quantity Cost (Rs.
Crore) Crore) Crore)
Low Cost Housing Nos 379 6.02 42 0.94 - -
Planning Studies 0.10 - -
Sub Total 6.12 0.94 -
Grand Total Rs. 7.06 crores
H) Social Infrastructure
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As the district headquarters of Bhojpur, Arrah caters to the education and health needs of the whole
district. The AMC does not run any school or education institution. The Education Department of the
State Government runs schools and other similar institutions with control over administrative and
financial aspects. The town has around ten colleges (for Science, Commerce & Arts disciplines) of
which five are government run. The town has one government hospital - Sadar Hospital - with a total
bed-capacity of 150. This hospital caters to the requirement of the entire district.
The town has three cinema halls, one stadium, one auditorium and 2 public libraries. The town has
no designated public park or open space in the core area of the town.
Strategies: The CDP suggests the need to bring in quality for education, provision of more marketing
facilities, dharamshalas and creation of cultural and recreational facilities like community centers,
sports complex, etc. Undertaking public health awareness drives are also recommended.
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I) Environment
Arrah is experiencing environmental challenges due to lack of infrastructure and services. The town
is developing in an uncontrolled manner that is adversely impacting the environment. There are no
specific initiatives to check various environmental aspects. It should be noted that there is no district
level office of the state Pollution Control Board in Bhojpur District. There are 72 water bodies
(ponds/tanks) and very few small gardens at various locations in the AMC area. Some of the ponds
are encroached by slum dwellers like John Dean Pond and the pond near Jawahar Tola.
Strategies: A strategy is adopted, which covers policy-level planning, reforms and institutional
strengthening. The CDP recommends for preservation and protection of water bodies and
developing them as recreational areas. Making rainwater-harvesting mandatory for building
permission is also suggested in the CDP. Other suggestions include setting up of sewage treatment
plant, treatment of sewerage, industrial waste, electronic waste, scientific management of bio-
medical waste and ban in use of plastics bags. For successful implementation of the projects, active
people’s participation is important hence, the CDP also emphasizes on effective public awareness.
J) Urban Heritage and Tourism
The city has a few places of significance namely the Arrah House, Jain Museum, Jagdishpur Fort,
Aranyadevi Temple, Chandwa and Jain Temples.
Strategies: Keeping the above-mentioned vision in mind and based on the assessment of the existing
and future demand, the detailed project requirements for maintenance and development of these
sites.
II Capital Account
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III Overall
Strategies: The CDP recommends transition from single entry cash based accounting system to
double entry accrual based accounting system at the earliest and computerization of all municipal
operations. Preparation of a financial management manual for the municipality and financial
management tools like cash management, inventory management, receivable management, and
expenditure management for smooth operation are also recommended in the CDP. Other
suggestions include assessment of staff training needs and capacity building.
Capital Investment for Arrah (All Phase I Phase II Phase III TOTAL
Investments in INR Crores) (2011-16) (2016-21) (2021-30)
Investment Investment Investment
Water Supply 24.08 85.57 165.65 275.30
Sewerage & Sanitation 4.90 87.77 104.38 197.05
Strom Water Drainage 3.32 0.47 3.44 7.23
Solid Waste Management 8.88 17.36 37.93 64.16
Roads Traffic & Transportation 28.80 16.78 150.43 196.01
Social Infrastructure 2.89 7.28 4.18 14.35
Urban Poverty 6.12 0.94 - 7.06
Grand Total 78.99 216.17 466.01 761.17
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Overall Assessment
An overall assessment of the existing service delivery levels across various indicators was done. The
analysis shows that most of the service levels in Arrah are ‘Average’ and ‘Below Average’ and
therefore a need to improve the overall service levels in the town.
S no Indicator Coding
1 Status of Infrastructure and Service Delivery Levels
a. Coverage of Water Supply
b. Per Capita Availability of Water
c. Continuity of Water Supply
d. Coverage of Individual Toilets
e. Door to Door Collection
f. Collection Efficiency of Solid Waste
2 Financial Management
a. Operating Ratio
b. Growth in Revenue Income
3 Poverty Level
Population Below Poverty Line (BPL)
4 Organization Structure
Staffing pattern, availability of sufficient staff, competency level of existing
staff for implementing proposed projects
5 Leadership
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S no Indicator Coding
Leadership quality, awareness and understanding regarding urban sector,
proactive approach for implementing reform measures
6 Economic Development Potential
Potential for Development, linkages to the state capital and other cities,
status of existing infrastructure
7 Environment Sustainability
Status of Environment, quality of water, air,
8 Participation
Level of Participation from Citizen/Citizen Forums/Welfare Association in
municipal affairs
9 Compliance with Reforms
Status of reform implementation and preparedness for implementation
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Base Map: Arrah Municipal Corporation
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Existing Land Use: Arrah Municipal Corporation
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Proposed Land Use: Arrah Municipal Corporation
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Ward Wise Density as Proposed in Master Plan 2027: Arrah Municipal Corporation
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Notified Slums: Arrah Municipal Corporation