NAGAR PALIKA JAORA • ABOUT US

Committed to a Clean, Greener & Self-Reliant Jaora

The statutory urban local body serving the historic city of Jaora under the Madhya Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1961.

75,000+ City Population
22.5 sq km Municipal Area
30 Wards Elected Municipal Wards
24×7 e-NagarPalika Digital Delivery
HISTORIC HERITAGE & PROFILE

About City Jaora

Glorious History of Jaora Princely State

Jaora is an ancient and prominent city situated on the banks of the Rigni River. Historically established as a 13-Gun Salute Princely State in 1808 by Nawab Ghyas-ud-din Muhammad Abdul Ghafur Khan, Jaora holds a glorious chapter in Indian history.

After the independence of India, the state merged into the Union of India. Today, Nagar Palika, Jaora preserves this rich architectural and cultural legacy while providing modern civic infrastructure to its citizens.

Key Highlights of Jaora

  • World-Famous Hussain Tekri Sharif: A globally revered spiritual shrine attracting millions of pilgrims annually for the sacred Chehlum congregation.
  • Asia's Renowned Krishi Upaj Mandi: One of the largest trading hubs for garlic, spices, wheat and agricultural produce in Central India.
  • Rigni River & Water Bodies: The life-giving river corridor currently being revitalized with green walkways and eco-gardens.
  • Malwi Hospitality & Delicacies: Famed for authentic Sev namkeen, pure mawa sweets and communal brotherhood.
  • Strategic Western Railway Connectivity: Situated directly on the rail line and state highway networks linking Ratlam, Mandsaur, and Neemuch.

Statutory Functions & Jurisdiction

Constituted under the Municipalities Act, 1961, Nagar Palika, Jaora is the constitutional urban local government body governing 30 municipal wards. We are responsible for town planning, construction and upkeep of public roads and bridges, stormwater drainage networks, drinking water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste management, streetlight illumination, parks, and registration of vital statistics.

Under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 and AMRUT, Nagar Palika, Jaora is continuously modernizing solid waste processing, achieving 100% door-to-door segregated collection, and expanding tap water access across all wards.

Core Priorities for Jaora

  • Swachh Jaora Mission: 100% door-to-door waste segregation and daily scientific composting.
  • e-NagarPalika Online Services: Direct property tax payment, water billing, trade license and birth/death certificates.
  • Guaranteed Public Services: Strict turnaround timelines for all civic certificates and citizen applications.
  • Urban Infrastructure: Concrete ward roads, covered RCC stormwater drains, and LED streetlights.
  • Citizen Jan Sunwai: Weekly in-person hearings every Tuesday at the Nagar Palika office.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Nagar Palika Jaora Departments

General Administration & Council

Council sessions, establishment, legal affairs and public relations.

Revenue & Property Taxation

Property tax assessment, shops lease, trade license and market fees.

Public Works (PWD) & Engineering

Road construction, drainage, municipal buildings and infra tenders.

Water Works & Public Health Engineering

Drinking water distribution, pipeline maintenance and tanker supply.

Sanitation & Solid Waste (Swachhata)

Door-to-door collection, street sweeping, MRF and composting plant.

Vital Statistics & Public Health

Birth & death registration, sanitation certificates and vector control.

Town Planning & Building Permissions (OBPS)

Building plan sanctions, land zoning and anti-encroachment cell.

Gardens & Horticulture

Public parks maintenance, roadside greenery and tree plantation.

Tenders & Contracts Cell

E-tendering via MP Tenders portal and contractor registration.

National Urban Livelihood (DAY-NULM)

Self-help groups, PM SVANidhi street vendor loans and skill training.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-U)

Affordable housing beneficiary verification and subsidy grant.

Right to Information & Jan Sunwai Cell

RTI Section 4(1)(b) disclosures, citizen grievances and Helpline 181.