Dadra and Nagar Haveli Masterplan
TCP-DNH-2023
Overview
The Dadra and Nagar Haveli masterplan land zone is governed by the Revised Outline Development Plan (ODP), administered by the DNHPDA under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1974. The authority's jurisdiction spans 491 sq km, covering 1 municipal council, 6 census towns, and 66 villages across 20 Panchayats. The General Development Rules 2023 (GDR 2023), gazetted under Sections 30, 140(y), and 141 of the Act, define all permissible uses, FSI limits, and road-width requirements. This page covers how to read your plot's zone, the traps that catch buyers, and where growth is actually happening.
Silvassa's Growth Corridors: Khanvel, Naroli, Amli, and the Industrial Belt
Khanvel Road
Zone Character
Mixed residential and industrial
Growth Driver
Luxury residential demand; large plot sizes
Known Risk
Distance from Silvassa core: water shortage complaints
Naroli Road / Naroli
Zone Character
Industrial and residential fringe
Growth Driver
Industrial estate proximity; affordable housing
Known Risk
Pollution from nearby industrial units; active road widening near Dhapsa village
Amli / Amli Ind. Estate
Zone Character
Industrial N.A. land dominant
Growth Driver
Established manufacturing cluster: Silvassa Phase II
Known Risk
Limited residential suitability; primarily industrial-zoned
Sayli Road
Zone Character
Mixed large residential plots available
Growth Driver
Namo Sports Complex proximity: green land
Known Risk
Some plots still agricultural; N.A. conversion required
Khadoli / Masat / Piparia
Zone Character
Emerging; early-stage
Growth Driver
Industrial estate expansion; lower per-square-meter rates
Known Risk
Infrastructure incomplete; verify DNHPDA layout approval
Tokarkhada / Samarvani
Zone Character
Urban fringe residential
Growth Driver
Proximity to Silvassa town core; affordable pricing
Known Risk
Compact plots: verify approved colony status
Corridor / Locality
Zone Character
Growth Driver
Known Risk
Khanvel Road
Mixed residential and industrial
Luxury residential demand; large plot sizes
Distance from Silvassa core: water shortage complaints
Naroli Road / Naroli
Industrial and residential fringe
Industrial estate proximity; affordable housing
Pollution from nearby industrial units; active road widening near Dhapsa village
Amli / Amli Ind. Estate
Industrial N.A. land dominant
Established manufacturing cluster: Silvassa Phase II
Limited residential suitability; primarily industrial-zoned
Sayli Road
Mixed large residential plots available
Namo Sports Complex proximity: green land
Some plots still agricultural; N.A. conversion required
Khadoli / Masat / Piparia
Emerging; early-stage
Industrial estate expansion; lower per-square-meter rates
Infrastructure incomplete; verify DNHPDA layout approval
Tokarkhada / Samarvani
Urban fringe residential
Proximity to Silvassa town core; affordable pricing
Compact plots: verify approved colony status
The most misunderstood corridor is Amli. Industrial N.A. land here carries higher per-square-meter rates (up to ₹6,000/sq m quoted in active listings) precisely because it already has N.A. status and construction permission. Buyers who find "cheaper" Amli land without a confirmed N.A. status are not getting a deal; they are buying an agricultural plot that cannot legally be developed for industry or residence without going back to the Collector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dadra and Nagar Haveli masterplan land zone, and who administers it?
The Outline Development Plan defines land use zones across DNH's 491 sq km. DNHPDA, constituted under the Town and Country Planning Act 1974, administers it. GDR 2023 governs all permissible uses, FSI rules, and construction requirements for every plot in the territory.
Can I build a house on agricultural land in Dadra and Nagar Haveli without permission?
No. Agricultural land in DNH requires a formal N.A. use permission from the Collector before any residential construction. Constructing without it makes the structure unauthorised under GDR 2023, and DNHPDA is empowered to take action against such buildings.
What changed in the DNH development zones after the October 2025 GDR amendment?
The First Amendment to GDR 2023, notified on October 8, 2025 (No. DNHPDA/GDR-AMND/EODB/2025/1399), made use category SE2 permissible in Development Zones I and II, and revised FSI norms, road-width requirements, parking rules, and roadside margins for industrial zones.
How do I check if a colony or layout is approved by DNHPDA?
DNHPDA publishes both an approved colonies list and an unauthorised colonies list. Verify the colony name appears on the approved list before signing any agreement. If it is absent, the layout is unauthorised and no development permission will be granted for construction there.
Is industrial N.A. land in Amli or Khanvel different from other land in DNH?
Yes. Industrial N.A. land already carries Collector's N.A. permission for industrial use, which is why it commands higher rates. Residential or agricultural land in the same villages does not carry this permission. Confirm N.A. status and the specific permitted use before purchase.
What is the total area under DNHPDA's planning jurisdiction?
DNHPDA covers 491 sq km comprising Silvassa Municipal Council, 6 census towns, and 66 villages across 20 Panchayats. Approximately 199 sq km is reserved forest and 5 sq km is protected forest, meaning a significant portion of DNH's land cannot be developed under any circumstances.
What documents should I verify before buying land in Silvassa or surrounding areas?
Verify the ODP zone for the survey number, the Collector's N.A. permission order, the DNHPDA layout approval, confirmation the colony is on the approved list, and development permission for any existing structure. Title documents alone are insufficient. ODP zone verification is non-negotiable.
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Data Source & Verification
Source
Official Dadra and Nagar Haveli Planning & Development Authority documents
Official Website
dnh.nic.in
Coordinate Reference System
EPSG:4326 (WGS 84)
Geometry Type
Polygon / MultiPolygon
Data Format
Raster Tiles (from GeoTIFF)
Last Verified
2026
Status
Active