Know Your LPA
Administrative Setup of Planning Area
COIMBATORE CORPORATION
1 Corporation, 24 Villages
21 TOWN PANCHAYATS
Planning Area : 1531.57 Sq.km
LPA Population: 24,57,452
Corporation Area : 257.81 Sq,km
Corporation Population : 15,84,719
Population Density for LPA : 1604.53
Persons / Sq.km
Population Density for Corporation : 6147 Persons / Sq.km
Sex Ratio of LPA : 995
Sex Ration of Corporation : 996
4 MUNICIPALITIES
66 REVENUE VILLAGES
Planning Area
What is Master Plan?
The Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, an Act to provide for planning the development and use of rural and urban land in the State of Tamil Nadu, states (as per section 17) the Master Plan may provide for any or all of the following matters:
- The manner in which the land in the planning area shall be used;
- The allotment or reservation of land for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural purposes and for parks, play-fields and open spaces;
- The allotment and reservation of land for public buildings, institutions and for civic amenities;
- The making of provision for national highways, arterial roads, ring roads, major streets, lines of communication including railways, airports and canals;
- The traffic and transportation pattern and traffic circulation pattern;
Downloads
Coimbatore Master Plan 2041 -Reports
Executive Summary
Approved Masterplan Report
FAQ
What is a Master Plan?
The Master plan is a statutory document that provides a guideline for future growth of town in a sustainable way over a plan period of 20 to 30 years. In Tamil Nadu Master Plan is prepared with the legislative support of Tamil Nadu Town and Country planning Act 1971. The Master plan includes analysis, recommendations, and proposals for a town’s economy, housing, transportation, physical infrastructure, social infrastructure. It is based on public input, surveys, planning initiatives, existing development, physical characteristics, and social and economic conditions. Finally the proposed Land use map is prepared on the basis of future requirements and proposals.
Why is the Master Plan important?
As the Master Plan is the document that prescribes land use, development control and building regulations, and policy recommendations that are adopted by different government departments, it plays a crucial role in defining the direction of growth of the city.
The Master Plan is important for investors and businesses to identify priority areas of interest and ensure that the development is in line with the government’s vision.
More importantly, the Master Plan is important to every citizen as the city’s growth affects everyday matters like the use of natural resources, transport, health, inclusivity, safety, quality of life, access to green spaces, vibrant public spaces, etc
What constitutes the Coimbatore Local Planning Area?
The Coimbatore Local Planning Area (LPA), includes the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation and 62 adjacent revenue villages. These villages have been bifurcated and reconstituted into Town Panchayats and Village Panchayats. Consequently, the Coimbatore LPA comprises One Municipal Corporation, 21 Town Panchayats, and 41 Village Panchayats. The total geographical area of the Coimbatore LPA covers 438.86 Sq. Km.
Where can I find the Master Plan?
The Master Plan is available in the form of reports and maps in the Downloads section of this website.
High resolution printed maps and report are available for viewing at: Downloads Section.
Coimbatore Local Planning Authority, District Town & Country Planning Office, District Collectorate Campus, Coimbatore, Coimbatore District.