Also known as Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC), Nagar Nigam Jaipur is the main administrative body on which the functioning of this capital city depends. From infrastructure to citizen services, this organisation performs numerous crucial functions integral to smooth daily functioning of the city. Headed by the mayor, JMC comprises 250 wards, each with its own elected body of members and divided into two zones, namely Heritage and Greater Jaipur. This article is an overview of Nagar Nigam Jaipur and its services.
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Nagar Nigam Jaipur Zones
Nagar Nigam Jaipur comprises 250 wards with the Heritage ward housing 100 and Greater Jaipur Zone housing 150 wards. The wards in each zone are divided into five wards each for convenience.
Heritage Zone
| Zone name | Wards covered |
| Amer | No. 1 to 4 |
| Hawa Mahal | No. 5 to 30 |
| Civil Lines | No. 31 to 54 |
| Kishanpole | No. 55 to 75 |
| Adarsh Nagar | No. 76 to 100 |
Greater Jaipur Zone
| Zone name | Wards covered |
| Vidhyadhar Nagar | No. 1 to 42 |
| Jhotwara | No. 43 to 64 |
| Sanganer | No. 65 to 103 |
| Bagru | No. 104 to 124 |
| Malviya Nagar | No. 125 to 150 |
Nagar Nigam Jaipur functions and projects
The functions and projects undertaken by the administrative body of the capital city of Rajasthan are as follows:
Infrastructure development
Heritage buildings form a very important part of Jaipur’s infrastructure and also facilitates tourism. Therefore, maintenance and upkeep of these historic buildings is a key function of this body. This involves taking measures to improve the appearance of these buildings and their surroundings for a visually pleasing and uncluttered experience.
Cleanliness and sanitation
Being tourist spots experiencing high footfall, heritage sites are bound to get dirty. It is the responsibility of Nagar Nigam to clean and maintain these buildings and the surrounding areas. The corporation’s efforts of ensuring optimal cleanliness and sanitation in and around heritage premises enables the visitors to have the best experience.
Citizen services
Nagar Nigam Jaipur has a website that enables the locals to avail various government services. Marriage registration, birth and death registration, lease registration, utility connection applications, obtaining trade licence and payment of urban development tax are some of the online services provided by the organisation.
Heritage walks
To keep alive the rich cultural heritage of the city, Nagar Nigam Jaipur organises heritage walks to acquaint people with a legacy spanning centuries. These heritage walks give tourists better insight into the historical aspect of the building. Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Govind Devji Temple, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh and Ajmeri Gate are some of the landmarks you must visit among many others the city houses.
Contact information
If you wish to get in touch with Nagar Nigam Jaipur regarding anything, you can contact the following:
Heritage Zone
| Shri Abhishek Surana (IAS)
Commissioner |
0141-2949220
COMMISSIONER.NNJH@RAJASTHAN.GOV.IN |
| MS Rounaque Bairagi (R.A.S.)
Additional Commissioner |
0141-2949222
Addcomm.Lsg@Rajasthan.gov.in |
| Control room | 0141-2602666 |
| Call centre/public grievance registration | 0141-2607500
WhatsApp: 8279179065 |
Greater Jaipur Zone
| Smt. Rukmini Rair (IAS)
Commissioner |
0141-2740510
commissioner.jmc@rajasthan.gov.in |
| Smt. Seema Kumar
Additional Commissioner |
8764880004
Addcomm.jmc@Rajasthan.gov.in |
| Control room | 0141-2742900 |
| PBX number | 0141-2740510 / 2742404 / 2741061 / 2740167 / 2742054 |
| Call centre/public grievance registration | 0141-2747400 |
FAQs
What is Nagar Nigam Jaipur?
Nagar Nigam Jaipur, also known as Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC), is the main administrative body responsible for the functioning of Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
How many wards does Nagar Nigam Jaipur comprise?
Nagar Nigam Jaipur comprises a total of 250 wards, divided into two zones: Heritage Zone and Greater Jaipur Zone.
What are the key functions of Nagar Nigam Jaipur?
The key functions include infrastructure development, cleanliness and sanitation, and providing citizen services.
What are the zones covered under Nagar Nigam Jaipur?
The Heritage Zone covers Amer, Hawa Mahal, Civil Lines, Kishanpole, and Adarsh Nagar. The Greater Jaipur Zone covers Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jhotwara, Sanganer, Bagru, and Malviya Nagar.
What are some citizen services provided by Nagar Nigam Jaipur?
Citizen services include marriage registration, birth and death registration, lease registration, utility connection applications, obtaining trade licences, and payment of urban development tax, which can be accessed through the organisation's website.
How can one contact Nagar Nigam Jaipur?
For the Heritage Zone, contact details include the Commissioner's office and control room numbers, along with a WhatsApp number for public grievances. Similarly, for the Greater Jaipur Zone, contact details for the Commissioner's office, additional commissioner, control room, and public grievance registration are provided.
What are heritage walks, and who organises them in Jaipur?
Heritage walks are organised by Nagar Nigam Jaipur to acquaint people with the rich cultural heritage of the city. These walks offer insights into historical buildings and landmarks like Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, and others.
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