GeoSquare Logo GEOSQUARE

Ujjain Surpasses Bhopal in Real Estate Projects: MPRERA Report

Published: December 14, 2025 | Category: Real Estate
Ujjain Surpasses Bhopal in Real Estate Projects: MPRERA Report

Raipur: In what could be a sign of deepening urbanization in Madhya Pradesh or a continuation of government favoritism, several major realty projects in the state are shifting from the capital city, Bhopal, to the Chief Minister's native turf, Ujjain.

The number of realty projects in Ujjain has doubled in the past two years, with the holy city registering more building projects than Bhopal in 2024-25. From 2000-21, the state's industrial capital, Indore, remained the leading city for real estate project registrations, while Bhopal trailed at second place. However, the trend seems to be changing, with Ujjain now at the second position in terms of the number of real estate projects in 2024-25.

Indore continued to lead, but Bhopal slipped to third. The curious shifting of places has been revealed in a report by the MP Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MPRERA), a copy of which is with TOI. Weighing in on the report, builders said all major realty projects were moving to Ujjain as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is from the city. Manoj Meek, president of CREDAI Bhopal, said the reason why new real estate projects are not coming to Bhopal is that the city hasn't yet updated its master plan for the last 20 years.

It is a 'planned' bid to stifle the state capital's development, Meek said, adding that the second reason why builders in Bhopal are not registering projects in the city is the increasing challenges they face in registering their properties with RERA.

According to the report, there were at least 22 districts in MP where real estate projects were registered in single digits in 2024-25. As per the state's real estate regulatory authority, from 2020-21 till 2023-24, the number of real estate projects in Bhopal was about double that of Ujjain. However, in 2024-25, Ujjain surpassed Bhopal in the registration of residential projects, signaling a marked shift.

The 22 districts of MP, where the registration of projects was less than 10, include Harda (9), Shajapur (9), Rajgarh (8), Damoh (7), Narsinghpur (7), Katni (6), Raisen (6), Gwalior (5), Burhanpur (4), Betul (4), Guna (4), Shivpuri (3), Chhatarpur (3), Agar Malwa (2), Tikamgarh (2), Vidisha (2), Mandla (2), Dindori (1), Rewa (1), Pandhurna (1), Bhind (1), and Panna (1).

Ujjain Simhastha 2028 and the city being the CM's hometown were cited by builders as the two reasons why the holy city boasts more real estate projects than Bhopal in 2024-25. Congress veteran and former chief minister Kamal Nath's native Chhindwara had witnessed a similar realty boom during the previous Congress rule. Vidisha also saw rapid urban development during the tenure of former CM and current Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and previous BJP governments.

Tags:

Stay Updated with GeoSquare WhatsApp Channels

Get the latest real estate news, market insights, auctions, and project updates delivered directly to your WhatsApp. No spam, only high-value alerts.

GeoSquare Real Estate News WhatsApp Channel Preview

Never Miss a Real Estate News Update — Get Daily, High-Value Alerts on WhatsApp!

Join Channels

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is Ujjain surpassing Bhopal in real estate projects?
Ujjain is surpassing Bhopal in real estate projects due to the city being the Chief Minister's hometown and the upcoming Ujjain Simhastha 2028, which has attracted more investment and development.
2. What is the role of the MP Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MPRERA) in this shift?
The MP Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MPRERA) has reported the shift in real estate projects from Bhopal to Ujjain, highlighting the change in the number of registered projects in the state.
3. Why are builders facing challenges in registering projects in Bhopal?
Builders in Bhopal are facing challenges in registering projects due to the lack of an updated master plan and increasing regulatory hurdles with RERA.
4. How does this trend compare to previous years?
In previous years, Bhopal had almost double the number of real estate projects compared to Ujjain. However, in 2024-25, Ujjain surpassed Bhopal in the registration of residential projects.
5. What other cities in MP have seen
real estate boom? A: Other cities in MP that have seen a real estate boom include Chhindwara during the Congress rule and Vidisha during the tenure of former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and previous BJP governments.