Administration in Bhopal
Being state capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal remains in the limelight and most sought after city of central India. As administrative headquarters of Bhopal district plus Bhopal Division this city remains power center in the state for political and administrative activities.
Unlike other Indian cities, Bhopal has maintained its royal identity since centuries. It was once the capital of erstwhile Bhopal Estate until state reorganization transformed it into the state capital of Madhya Pradesh. Presence of several natural and artificial lakes in this also make it call as "City of Lakes" in India. Another recognition that keeps Bhopal apart is that it is counted amongst the greenest of India and also as fast developing metropolitan city.
Bhopal city being state capital and headquarters of
Bhopal district is a power center with political and administrative
activities of local, state and national levels. The general
administration comes under the control of Commissioner; District
Collector and State Police Head and the team of officers.
District Collector (District Magistrate), Bhopal
Website: https://bhopal.nic.in
Addl. Collector, Bhopal
General Administration of Bhopal
Bhopal city being state capital and headquarters of
Bhopal district is a power center with political and administrative
activities of local, state and national levels. The general
administration comes under the control of Commissioner; District
Collector and State Police Head and the team of officers. Their
collaborative and coordination between officers and staffs have made it
possible for the city to maintain its fascinating amalgam of scenic
beauty, true worth of being replica of past glory through preserving old
historic city and so does this city in the limelight for its modern
urban planning.
District Collector (District Magistrate), Bhopal
Address: 798J+3HF, A Block Sultania Road Kohefiza, Old Secretariat, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462001
Phone: 0755 254 0843
Email: dmbhopal@nic.inWebsite: https://bhopal.nic.in
Addl. Collector, Bhopal
Address: F-15, Government Quarters, Kotra Sultanabad, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462003
Phone: +91-755-2540927; 9425028181 (M)
Phone: +91-755-2540927; 9425028181 (M)
Bhopal Municipal Corporation
Today’s Bhopal Municipal Corporation of Bhopal inherits its identity from the ‘Majlis-e-Intezamia’ that was the first municipal body setup here in 1907. The sooner first city survey completed enactment of Municipal Act was passed in 1916 with small area under it. Until 1956, the Bhopal Municipal area was small and limited but it was expanded further once Bhopal Municipal Corporation came into existence for maximum coverage.
At present, total area of Bhopal Municipal Corporation is at 285 Sq. km. The team of the Corporation ran under the supervision of a non-Governmental position of President and 20-member committee. Currently this corporation is responsible for many activities to make Bhopal beautiful and smart city in the country. Some of its primary roles under public role activities are numerous types of public works for overall development; revenue & tax collection; heritage cell to ascertain maintaining city’s legacy; maintaining the gardens; water supply; planning & development; general administration; fire brigade and health & sanitation management amongst others. For More Click Here
Mayor of Bhopal
Bhopal Municipal Corporation, 2nd Floor, A Wing, ISBT Campus, Dr. Ambedkar Marg, Bhopal 462023 (MP)
Contact: 155304, 18002330014,0755-2602070
Email: bhopalmayor@gmail.com,
Commissioner, Bhopal Municipal Corporation
Office Address: Bhopal Municipal Corporation, 2nd Floor, A Wing, ISBT Campus, Dr. Ambedkar Marg, Bhopal 462023 (MP)
Phone: +91-755-2701222, 2542070,0755-2602070
Fax: +91-755-2701223 Email: commissioner@bmconline.gov.in; commbho@nic.in
Police Department in Bhopal
The Police Department of Madhya Pradesh state has its headquarters in the state capital city of Bhopal. Being a power center, the city of Bhopal witnesses the presence of state Inspector General of Police (IGP); Director General of Police (DIG) and other officials. The team of Police officials and staffs maintain law and order in the city and so do they monitor the department in each nook and corner of the state from headquarters Bhopal. For More Click Here
State Police Headquarters
Home Department
Government of Madhya Pradesh
3rd Floor, Vallabh Bhavan-II, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh
4 th Floor, Mantralaya, Vallabh Bhavan-I
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462004
Fax Number – 0755-2441684
Email: dgpmp@mppolice.gov.in Senior Superintendent of Police, Bhopal
Contact: +91-755-2443800, 9479998999 (M)
Email: ssp_bhopal@mppolice.gov.in
Superintendent of Police (SP), Bhopal North (Old City)
Contact: +91-755- 2443202, 94256 50111 (M)
Email: sp_bhopal@mppolice.gov.in
Superintendent of Police (SP), Bhopal South
Contact: +91-755- 2443800, 94250 84003 (M)
Email: sp_bhopal@mppolice.gov.in
Other Police Department Contact Details in Bhopal
IGP: +91-755-2443599
DIG: +91-755- 2443499
Addl.SP©New-1: +91-755-2443202
Addl.SP©Old-2: +91-755-2538020
DSP (Traffic): +91-755- 2443850
State Cyber Police in Bhopal
Seeing the modus operandi of technology based and cyber assisted crimes in different regions, the Madhay Pradesh state has launched its special State Cyber Police Cell in the capital city Bhopal. This department has its branches in different parts of the state and works in coordination with the teams that have attained hands on training to tackle to such cases that makes it possible to maintain law and order. As the cases of cybercrime have grown in the region, this special wing of the state police takes into account best resources to solve the cases meticulously.
State Cyber Police Headquarters Address: G-15, Police Radio Headquarters,
Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal (MP) – 462003
Phone:+91 755 277 0248
Agriculture Department in Bhopal
Being a primarily agrarian state, Madhya Pradesh has a strong agriculture department headquartered at state capital Bhopal. Several agriculture based plans have been implemented in the state by keeping in consideration the value and impact of national programs to uplift this sector in the state. Their implementation has therefore brought ample growth in the state.
Most such initiatives are monitored from the state capital city of Bhopal where administrative officers and supporting staffs make planning for overall growth in the agriculture sector from food grain production to many more developmental initiatives.
State Agriculture Department
Address: Jail Road, Arera Hills, Bhopal (MP) – 462004
Phone:+91-755-255 0834
Women and Child Development Department
Bhopal city houses the regional offices of Women and Child Development. The offices work extensively to uplift the condition of women and children who happen to be the most deprived ones in the Indian societies. Working under the patronage of Women and Child Development Ministry, the officers and staffs of respective departments ascertain that women and children are provided better resources for their overall growth. For More Click Here
Judiciary in Bhopal
To maintain its judicial system in the state especially in connection with representation from the capital city, district courts and other operate from Bhopal. The principal seat of this court is in Jabalpur but it has branches in the cities of Indore and Gwalior. Bhopal Civil Court though looks at the legal matters of the region and therefore handles the judiciary in the state capital city for various types of local cases concerned.Near Main Railway Station, Jabalpur (MP) – 482001
Contact: +91- 0761-2620380, 2622674, 2626734
Email: Jabalpur-mphc@nic.in; Gwalior-hc-gwalior@nic.in; Indore-hc-indore@nic.in
Bhopal Civil Court
Address: Jahangirabad, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP) – 462027
Public Representatives in Bhopal
Being one of the 29 Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha constituencies, Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency remains in the limelight for being state capital and power center in the central India. Entire Bhopal district and a portion of nearby Sehore district comes under this famous constituency.
| Name | Designation and Area | Contact No. | Address | |
| Shri Arif Aqueel | MLA (Bhopal-North) | 0755-2532212, 2441532, 9827050060 | B-2, Karbala Road, Bhopal(M.P) | arif.aqueel@gmail.com |
| Shri Arif Masood | MLA (Bhopal-Central) | 9425005786 | E-114/1, Shivaji nagar, Bhopal(M.P) | arif.masood@mpvidhansabha.nic.in |
| Smt. Krishna Gaur | MLA (Govindpura) | 9893121578, 8959999338 | B-6(74 Bunglow), Swami Dayanand nagar, Bhopal(M.P) | krishna.gaur@mpvidhansabha.nic.in |
| Shri P C Sharma | MLA (South-West) | 0755-2464232, 2441584, 2441228, 9425010011, 9977210011 | B-4, Char imli, Bhopal(M.P) | pc.sharma@mpvidhansabha.nic.in |
| Shri Rameshwar Sharma | MLA (Huzur) | 0755-2675498, 4281317, 9425004111 | 65, Patrakar colony, Link Road no.3, Kolar Road, Bhopal(M.P) | r.sharma@mpvidhansabha.nic.in |
| Shri Vishnu Khatri | MLA (Berasia) | 0755-2660603, 9425005041 | H.no. 149, Omshiv nagar, Lalghati, Bhopal(M.P) | vishnu.khatri@mpvidhansabha.nic.in |
| Shri Vishvas Sarang | MLA (Narela) | 0755-2764577, 9425030344 | H-50, Nishat colony, 74 Bunglow, link road 01,Bhopal(M.P) | vishvas.sarang@mpvidhansabha.nic.in |
Member of Parliament in Bhopal
| Sl. No. | Costituency | Name of Member | Party |
| 1 | Balaghat | Munjare,Shri Kankar | Ind. |
| 2 | Bastar-ST | Sodi,Shri Manku Ram | Congress(I) |
| 3 | Betul | Baig,Shri Arif | BJP |
| 4 | Bhind | Dikshit,Shri Narsingh Rao | BJP |
| 5 | Bhopal | Varma,Dr. Sushil Chandra | BJP |
| 6 | Bilaspur-SC | Jangde,Shri Resham Lal | BJP |
| 7 | Chhindwara | Kamal Nath,Shri | Congress(I) |
| 8 | Damoh | Singh,Shri Lokendra | BJP |
| 9 | Dhar-ST | Solanki,Shri Suraj Bhanu | Congress(I) |
| 10 | Durg | Kaushik,Shri Purushottam | JD |
| 11 | Guna | Scindia,Smt. Vijaya Raje | BJP |
| 12 | Gwalior | Scindia,Shri Madhavrao | Congress(I) |
| 13 | Hoshangabad | Chhatwal,Shri Sartaj Singh | BJP |
| 14 | Indore | Sumitra Mahajan (Tai), | BJP |
| 15 | Jabalpur | Paranjpe,Shri Baburao | BJP |
| 16 | Janjgir | Judeo,Shri Dilip Singh | BJP |
| 17 | Jhabua-ST | Bhuria,Shri Dileep Singh | Congress(I) |
| 18 | Kanker-ST | Netam,Shri Arvind Vishram Singh | Congress(I) |
| 19 | Khajuraho | Sushree, Uma Bharati | BJP |
| 20 | Khandwa | Tarwala,Shri Amrat Lal | BJP |
| 21 | Khargone | Patidar,Shri Rameshwar | BJP |
| 22 | Mahasamund | Shukla,Shri Vidya Charan | JD |
| 23 | Mandla-ST | Jhikram,Shri Mohan Lal | Congress(I) |
| 24 | Mandsaur | Pandey,Dr. Laxminarayan | BJP |
| 25 | Morena-SC | Argal,Shri Chhabiram | BJP |
| 26 | Raigarh-ST | Khandelwal,Shri Pyarelal | BJP |
| 27 | Raigarh-ST | Sai,Shri Nand Kumar | BJP |
| 28 | Raipur | ais,Shri Ramesh | BJP |
| 29 | Rajnandgaon | Gupta,Shri Dharmpal Singh | BJP |
| 30 | Rewa | Shastri,Shri Yamuna Prasad | JD |
| 31 | Sagar-SC | Khatique,Shri Shanker Lal | BJP |
| 32 | Sarangarh-SC | Bhardwaj,Shri Paras Ram | Congress(I) |
| 33 | Satna | Singh,Shri Sukhendra | BJP |
| 34 | Seoni | Patel,Shri Prahlad Singh | BJP |
| 35 | Shahdol-ST | Paraste,Shri Dalpat Singh | BJP |
| 36 | Shajapur-SC | Verma,Shri Phool Chand | BJP |
| 37 | Sidhi-ST | Singh,Shri Jagannath | BJP |
| 38 | Surguja-ST | Sai,Shri Larang | BJP |
| 39 | Ujjain-SC | Jatiya,Dr. Satyanarayan | BJP |
| 40 | Vidisha | Raghavji,Shri | BJP |
Members of Legislative Assembly in Bhopal
One Bhopal parliamentary constituency was delimitated in 2008 its legislative constituencies too faced certain changes. At present Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency therefore comprise of the following eight constituencies which are as follows.
(source: https://mpvidhansabha.nic.in/vtovb.htm)
Being the state’s capital city Bhopal’s administration therefore has multi-layered structure with the focus on most local, metropolitan and state oriented approaches. This is the primary reason that ample hierarchy is maintained to ascertain that the administration of this city is looked at beyond any other district capital headquarters.
No matter it is the collector’s office or the police team of the city of Bhopal and or numerous other offices that make part of the administrative team of the city. They work in coordination to ensure that this city administration must operate smoothly.
Crucial factor is that being the state capital city, its administration has been given due importance so that various departments that deal into multiple projects of state’s progress remain well planned and systematic. It is best depicted from the system and hierarchy maintained by the Bhopal administration team for it to function as a model city in the region.