INDORE

INDORE

Country India

State Madhya Pradesh

District Indore District

Population

•Metropolitan City 2160631

•Rank 14th

•Density 3727 / km2

•Metro Rank 15th

Indore  is a tier 2 city, the largest city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh by population. It serves as the headquarters of both Indore District and Indore Division. A central power city, Indore exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment and has been described as the commercial capital of the state.

Located on the southern edge of Malwa Plateau, the city is located 190 km west of the state capital of Bhopal. With a Census-estimated 2011 population of 3,276,697 distributed over a land area of just (3,898 square kilometer), Indore is the densely populated major city in the central province. The Indore Metropolitan Area's population is the state's largest, with 3.2 million people living there. It is the 9th largest city in India and 76th largest city in the world.

INDORE

Gradual change from a village Gradual change from a village indareshwar to a commercial city Indore.indareshwar to a commercial city Indore.

YEAR- 1850 Population:45,000.Area: 9.0 sq.km. 1. Development of the city as Military town, and later took shape of agricultural area. 2. In 1818 the Holkars shifted the capital from Maheshwar to Indore.Holkar’s capital at Indore provided new forces for development of the city. 3. Development of the market street (Aara Bazar).

Year- 1950Population:3,10,859. Area:17.2 Sq.Km.1. Development Of The Industrial Township At Northern Part: Sanwer, Pologround.2. The City Started Expanding Towards The North And East-west Direction Due To The Development Of Industries In Dewas, Pithampur And Sanwer.3. The Suburbs Developed Fast.4. With Growing Industrialization And Better Connectivity, Rapid Development Of The City Took Place. This Resulted Into Large Scale Migration And Sudden Increase In Population.

Year- 2000Population: 20, 00000.Area: 131.0sq.Km.1. The River Edges Became Close With Industrial Buildings And The River Was Lost To The City.2. The Area Between Development Axis And Industrial Area On North Side Got Saturated.3. Large Scale Slum-dwellers And Encroachments, Unthoughtful Changing In Land-uses And Lack Of Management Of Resources has Resulted Into Fast Depletion Of Land And Water Resources.

Year- 2010Population: 2600000 (Envisaged).Area: 145 Sq.Km.1. City Considered Under Jnnurm For Urban Development.2. Lot Of Encroachments Planned To Be Removed, still City And Periphery Covered For Residential And Commercial Use Like Beehives.3.Large Scale Residential And Commercial Development.4.Roads Being Reconstructed Under Brts

Indore is the commercial capital of Central India with Large, Medium and Small scale industries

These industries range from Automobiles to Pharmaceutical and from Petroleum Refineries to Textile.

Indore’s major source of income is from Education, Textile, Jewellery and Metal works Industries.

With an establishment of automobile industry production of optical fiber for telecommunication also started which in past 5 yrs had generated a business of 3000 corers and thus giving direct or indirect employment to 35000 people’s.

Indore contributes to about 40% of the total productivity of the State and about 7% of the total investments in equity markets in India.

The surplus labor, which was unable to enter the formal market/sector was mainly

absorbed in the informal sector.

Major industrial areas in and surrounding the city include the Pithampur Special Economic Zone and the Sa nwer Industrial belt having about 2000 factories of various sizes . Pithampur is also known as ‘Detroit of India’

INDORE ECONOMIC CONDITION

In today’s development scenario Indore is the fastest developing cities of India

Infrastructure in Indore facilitates production of goods, services and also the distribution of finished products to the market.

Indore is also good in basic social services such as hospitals and educational institution. Itis only city in india to have both the prime institution IIT & IIM.

INDORE MEDICAL COLLEGE

TREASURE MARKET

CHATRASAAL CHORAHA

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVLOPMENT APPROACH

ARCHITECTURE

Indore is all fascinating with the charm of its architectural grandeur and historical enigma. Indore has architecturally significant buildings in a wide range of styles spanning distinct historical and cultural periods of Holkar (Maratha), Mughal and British era. These include the Rajwada Palace (1766), a blend of Maratha and Mughal styles with a giant wooden door covered with iron studs and seven storied entrance; Lal Bagh Palace, the grandest monument of Holkar dynasty reflecting the taste, grandeur and lifestyle of the Holkars with European flavor; Krishnapura Chhatris, the royal cenotaphs of typical Maratha style architecture with domes and pyramidal spires allures with its historical enigma. There are also many Rajput style architecture in Indore, due to many Rajputs of Rajasthan have settled here. There are lacs of Rajputs living here.Indore has significant number of high-rises. Most of the high-rise buildings in Indore are located in the financial district of Vijay Nagar in the upper east city.

The tallest structure in Indore is the replica of Eiffel Tower at All India Radio campus, which rises 337 metres (1,106 ft). However, the observation tower is not generally considered a high-rise building as it does not have successive floors that can be occupied. The tallest habitable building in Indore is the Radisson Blu. The second-tallest building in the city is the Bombay Hospital while the tallest residential buildings are at Ocean Park on Indore-Dewas Bypass Road near Delhi Public School. There are many landmarks in Indore which make it a tourist attraction.

RAJWADA

The structure comprises two parts, the first one located at the heart of the city and the second one standing in the old part of the town. Rajwada palace exhibits a blend of Maratha and Mughal styles, the palatial structure is sure to leave you spellbound. The entrance itself is beautiful with lofty archway and a giant wooden door covered with iron studs. As one makes his way through the entrance, one is greeted with a courtyard comprising Mughal arched Ganesha hall, a number of balconies with Mughal ornamentation, windows, and corridors, surrounded by galleried rooms. The lower three floors are made of stone and the upper floors are made of wood.

The existing building is rectangular with cylindrical bastions at the four corners. It was constructed in 1766 and later the southern part was rebuilt in the years 1811-1833 after being damaged by fire. The Palace was constructed by the Muslim artisans from Mandu who worked for the Mughals but sought refuge in Malwa with their families, At that time only the Muslims were the most skilled crafts persons. These families lived in and around Indore and went on to work for several structures for the Holkars. Today it stands proudly with its 7 story façade of carved stone and wood jails, jharokhas and chattries. The front bay has substantial forecourt assessed by a large fenestration in the front façade. All activity within this structure has been systematically removed and now boasts of a small office of the Joint Director, Archeology and Souvenir Shop run by the Archeology. The rest of the building is ground and two floors. One side of the front bay has been destroyed as has the complete rear bay. The rear bay, before reconstruction was an empty shell with garden within, enveloped by the thick external wall with the bastions.

The architecture is of the Maratha period & style. Planned with courtyards suited to tropical climes the Maratha architecture is known for its simplicity, visible visual logic & austere aesthetic, made rich by beautiful detailing, rhythm & repetition. The aisles & arcades, punctured by delicate niches, doors & windows create a space in which articulation of open, semi-open & covered areas is effortless and enchanting. The Rajwada is now state property under the Archeology who granted special permission for rebuilding the old wada (residence) which was the main Rajwada which was completely burnt during the 1984 riots, namely the building around the Tulsi Kund along with the temple that previously existed there, between the two rear courtyards. This building was to be rebuilt by H.H Usha Raje Holkar and designed by architects Himanshu Dudwadkar and Shreya Bhargava on the 200 year old blue print using the same material & finishes, while adhering to the seismic structural requirements, mandatory today. The rebuilding was to be identical to what existed earlier – constructed with thin bricks in lime mortar with lime plaster, with wooden columns with stone bases, rough black basalt flooring & a brick paved courtyard in tandem with the age-old building techniques. The only departure from the original building was a concealed ms pipe frame for structural stability in this earthquake prone zone - a necessity to obtain relevant building permissions.

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE : INDO-SARACENIC MARATHA

INDO - SARACENIC  Indian Architecture 

Confluence of different architectural styles had been attempted before during the mainly Turkic, Delhi Sultanate and Mughal periods. Turkic and Mughal conquest in the Indian subcontinent, introduced new concepts in the already rich architecture of India. The prevailing style of architecture was trabeate, employing pillars, beams and lintels.

The Turkic invaders brought in the arcuate style of construction, with its arches and beams, which flourishednder Mughal patronage and by incorporating elements of Indian architecture, especially Rajasthani Temple architecture Local influences also lead to different 'orders' of the Indo-Islamic style. After the disintegration of the Turkic Delhi Sultanate, rulers of individual states established their own rule and hence their own architectural styles, which was heavily influenced by local styles. Examples of these are the 'Bengal' and the 'Gujarat' schools. Motifs such as chhajja (A sunshade or eave laid on cantilever brackets fixed into and projecting from the walls), corbel brackets with richly carved pendentive decorations (described as stalactite pedentives), balconies, kiosks or chhatris and minars (tall towers) were characteristic of the Mughal architecture style, which was to become a lasting legacy of the nearly four hundred years of the Mughal rule.

LALBAGH PALACE

The palace is one of the most prominent buildings of architecture in Indore and is situated on the bank of river khan. Palace represents the desirable life style and the inventive eye of the Holkars with beautiful surrounding around the palace which reflects there lifestyle. The main purpose of building the palace was to make a meeting place of the important personalities of the Kingdom and for holding the celebrations held there, many Royal reception also took place in this palace.The palace is spread over an area of 28 hectares. The entrance gates of the palace are the copy of Buckingham palaces, gate of queen of London, which are very magnificent and worth to be seen. Spring-mounted floor in ballroom, marble columns, chandeliers, stained glass windows and stuffed tigers add to the splendor of the palace. In this three story building, the ground floors entrance hall is made of marble displaying the prehistorical architecture

There is a huge collection of coins in the first floor which are related with the ancient Muslim period. The rooms of this palace are built in European style and are heavily embellished in European Berauky and Rococo style. Bed rooms of the palace are watch able when the royal families live there they are made up of Gold, Silver, Glass and Sheesham wood. The gates were shaped in the cast iron. The kitchen of the palace was also constructed in an unique style. It was made on the other side bank of the river near Gopal Bagh. kitchen was made by making the path on the river and is well was connected to the palace by a well lighted underground tunnel The ballroom of the palace has wooden floor mounted on springs for extra bounce. There are many secret shrines present in the palace. The rooms of the palace have now been restored and furnished. Palace boasts of a very unique and impressive style of architecture. If technical terms are of interest to the visitors, then the architecture is a blend of Renaissance, Palladian and Baroque .The whole complex has a total area of 28 acres and at one time had one of the best rose gardens of the country.

It is a very popular place among the visitors, located near the Khan River, and is characterised by a number of chhatris or memorial canopies dedicated to the Holkar rulers and their family members. It was built in the later half of the 19th century at Krishnapura. The architecture style used is same as the Maraha architecture style. The basic elements of hundus as well as the mugals are also used here. Chhatri is a fine example of the architecture of the later Holkars. Built as an memorial of royalty .It was built at the place where Krishna Bai ( death in 1849 A.D.) was cremated. These dome shaped cenotaphs, with pyramidal spires on top, are built on the burial sites of the Holkars.

KRISHNAPURA CHHATRIS

MAHATMA GANDHI HALL

Mahatma Gandhi Hall alias Town Hall, built in the year 1904, is one of the prettiest buildings in the city. The hall, originally known as King Edward Hall, was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Hall in 1948. This Indo-Gothic architectural edifice, designed by Charles Frederick Stevens of Bombay, is made of white seoni and red Patan stone and has fabulous domes and minarets which are the landmark of the city. The major attractions of the hall is the amazing four faced clock tower, locally known as 'Ghanta Ghar' and the two-storey wings terminated by domed towers. The furnished rooms, rajput style terraced roof, frescoed ceilings, gilded ornamental moldings, minarets, cupolas and all gives this unique building a fascinating appearance. This spacious hall has the capacity to accommodate 2000 people at a time and is the venue of book / painting/ art and cultural exhibition, sales and fairs. Mahatma Gandhi Hall also houses a library, children’s park and a temple.

KANCH MANDIR

The Kanch Mandir, as the name suggests, is a temple which is entirely made up of glass and mirrors. It is also known as the Seth Hukamchand Temple, as it was built by the "Cotton King" Sir Hukamchand Seth in the early 20th century. It is primarily a Jain temple and is a wonder in glass. The walls, ceiling, floor, pillars, doors, everything here is entirely adorned with glass. The Kanch Mahal has always been an object of interest for almost all the Hindu rulers in India. 

The charisma of the temple is further intensified with the delicately crafted Chinese lantern-type glass lamps and cut glass chandeliers. The interiors of the Kanch Mandir are just mesmerizing. The temple boasts of more than 50 murals depicting Jain stories. They also depict scenes of conversion to Jainism, torture of sinners in the afterlife and 19th century court life. The Kanch Mahal is quite different from all the other such monuments in the country.

VIJAY NAGAR

Indore has significant number of high-rises. Most of the high-rise buildings in Indore are located in the financial district of Vijay Nagar in the upper east city.

Vijay Nagar is a major residential area in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Developed by the Indore Development Authority, the suburb saw a boom in population in the late 1990s. Real estate prices have since shot up and are among the highest in Indore, in part because of the continued influx of immigrants. Vijay Nagar is located in the eastern part of the city and is nestled between MR-9, MR-10, and Eastern Ring Road. Lately, with the development of Indore BRTS, the area has witnessed rampant growth,

RADISSON BLU

The tallest structure in Indore is the replica of Eiffel Tower at All India Radio campus, which rises 337 metres (1,106 ft). However, the observation tower is not generally considered a high-rise building as it does not have successive floors that can be occupied. The tallest habitable building in Indore is the Radisson Blu.

BOMBAY HOSPITAL

Bombay Hospital is a private hospital in Indore, India. It was founded in 1950s by R. D. Birla. It has 600 beds, 36 of which are in the critical care and recovery area. It offers tertiary healthcare facilities, has 10 operation theaters offering services for all super specialty to the Neuro surgery, Urology, Neurology, Cardio Thoracic surgery, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Oncosurgery, specialty like general medicine, pediatrics, general and Leproscopic surgery, Orthopedic and joint replacement, physiotherapy, etc., and 36 Intensive care beds (Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, Neuroscience, Pediatric, Neonatal and High dependency units). Besides these, dialysis unit having 10 dialysis stations.

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