The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the process to expand its administrative boundaries by proposing the inclusion of 71 villages across 14 panchayats on the city’s outskirts, officials confirmed on Monday.

According to official sources, village-level reports from three blocks have already been submitted to the BMC Commissioner. The merger will move forward once the Housing and Urban Development Department provides feasibility clearance.

The proposed expansion aims to improve urban governance, infrastructure, and resource management in rapidly developing peripheral areas. However, some concerns have been raised regarding infrastructure readiness, civic representation, and potential tax implications for villagers.

Villages Under Consideration

Reports suggest that t

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