KDA Kanpur (Kanpur Development Authority): Schemes 2025–2026, E-Auction Plots, Flat Price Cuts, Online Services, Map Approval and Master Plan 2031

Posted by Akhilesh Upadhyay on 07/11/2026

Akhilesh UpadhyayUpdated 7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) is the Uttar Pradesh government body that plans and develops Kanpur: it prepares the master plan, sells plots and flats in its own schemes, runs e-auctions, sanctions building maps and acts against illegal construction in its area. It works under the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973. This guide covers KDA schemes for 2025–2026, online services, map approval, the master plan and the checks to make before you buy.

KDA Kanpur at a glance

Set up under: Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973
Official website: kdaindia.co.in
Office: Moti Jheel Campus, Kanpur; phone 0512-2556292-93
October 2026: 844 plots on sale through e-auction across several schemes
April 2026: prices of about 5,600 unsold flats cut to 2018 levels
Online services: property information and dues payment, e-auction, scheme applications, Jan Sunwai
Master plan: Master Plan 2031 draft sent to the state government (January 2025)

In this guide

What does KDA do?
KDA schemes in 2025–2026
How to buy a KDA plot or flat
KDA online services
Map approval in Kanpur
Kanpur Master Plan 2031
Checks before buying property in Kanpur
Frequently asked questions

What does KDA do?

KDA is the planning and development authority for the Kanpur region. Its main jobs are:

Planning: the master plan, zonal plans and land use.
Land and housing: plotted schemes, flats, commercial plots and e-auctions.
Approvals: building maps and layout plans for houses, group housing and commercial buildings.
Enforcement: sealing and demolition of illegal buildings and colonies.

Older KDA schemes include Shatabdi Nagar, Jawaharpuram, Mahavir Nagar, Tatya Tope Nagar, Highway City and Bhagirathi-Janhvi.

KDA schemes in 2025–2026

844 plots by e-auction (October 2026)

In October 2026 KDA opened the sale of 844 vacant plots in different schemes. They include residential plots, shops, commercial complex plots and land for schools and colleges. Sizes run from 30 sq m to 8,999.61 sq m, and plots are sold through e-auction, not a lottery.

Type	Scheme	Plots
Commercial	New Transport Nagar	220
Commercial	Mahavir Nagar	125
Commercial	Bhagirathi and Janhvi	97
Commercial	Tatya Tope Nagar	21
Residential	Highway City Extension	96
Residential	Mahavir Nagar Extension Part-2	88
Residential	Shatabdi Nagar Sectors 3 and 4	42
Residential	Ramganga Enclave	20

Reported starting rates range from about ₹15,000 per sq m for the smallest plot to ₹1,39,300 per sq m for the largest, depending on location and use. Check the reserve price, earnest money and payment schedule of each plot in the auction notice on the KDA website.

Price cut on unsold flats (April 2026)

The KDA board reset the prices of about 5,600 unsold flats in 10 schemes to 2018 levels, a cut of 4.6% to 23.19%. Reported prices range from about ₹8.86 lakh to ₹28.50 lakh. Buyers can take possession after paying 20% of the cost for EWS flats and 25% for other categories. Shatabdi Nagar has many of these flats.

New Kanpur City

New Kanpur City is KDA’s large planned township near Barri Akbarpur, Bingawan and nearby villages. A revised layout of mid-2025 showed about 1,793 plots of 90–450 sq m. Its launch has slipped more than once. In September 2026 the High Court ruled in KDA’s favour in a land case linked to the scheme, and KDA said it planned to open it around Diwali 2026. Until registration opens on the KDA website, treat any offer to “book” a New Kanpur City plot with caution.

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How to buy a KDA plot or flat

Open kdaindia.co.in and read the scheme booklet or auction notice for plot size, rate and terms.
For e-auctions, register on the auction platform linked from the KDA site, pay the earnest money and bid above the reserve price.
For flats and lottery schemes, apply online through the link on the KDA site (the UP development authorities’ Janhit portal) with Aadhaar, PAN, photo and income proof.
After allotment, pay as per the schedule and collect the allotment letter. The lease or sale deed is registered at the sub-registrar office.

KDA online services

Online Property Information System: allottees can see their property file and pay KDA dues online.
Property Management System: a newer portal for allottee services.
e-Auction: plot and property auction notices and bidding.
Apply online: applications for residential schemes.
Jan Sunwai and Pradhikaran Diwas: online complaint and hearing portals.
Sanctioned maps: lists of sanctioned building maps, building bylaws and map fee rates.

Map approval in Kanpur

To build a house or any building in the KDA area, you need a sanctioned map. Applications are made online by a registered architect on the state’s online building plan system. Uttar Pradesh is moving from the older OBPAS portal to a new system called FASTPAS, with Aadhaar e-KYC for applicants and self-certification for low-risk buildings.

Under the UP building bylaws of 2025, homes on plots of up to 100 sq m get fee waivers and a simpler online approval route.
In April 2026 the KDA board cleared a rise in map approval and development fees. Check the current rate list on the KDA website.
Before buying a built house, ask for the sanctioned map and match it with the building. Floors or shops built without approval can be sealed.

Kanpur Master Plan 2031

KDA prepared the draft Master Plan (Mahayojana) 2031 after public hearings and sent it to the state government in January 2025. The draft covers about 850 sq km, includes the Ring Road and New Kanpur City, and changes some farmland to residential and commercial use. Reports from 2026 describe the region split into 18 zones under Greater Kanpur planning for 2031. Until the final plan is notified, check land use with the KDA planning section before you buy.

Checks before buying property in Kanpur

Title: KDA allotment letter or registered lease or sale deed in the seller’s name, and the chain of past deeds.
Dues: no pending KDA instalments, lease rent or penalty. Check on the property information portal.
Freehold or lease: whether the plot is freehold or still on lease, and if KDA permission is needed to transfer.
Map: a sanctioned map for any built house, and land use that matches the master plan.
Private projects: project registration on the UP RERA portal.
Land record: the khatauni for plots outside KDA schemes, and the circle rate for stamp duty.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official website of KDA Kanpur?

kdaindia.co.in. It links to the property information portal, dues payment, e-auction, scheme applications and Jan Sunwai.

Is there a KDA scheme in 2026?

Yes. In October 2026 KDA put 844 plots on sale through e-auction, and in April 2026 it cut the prices of about 5,600 unsold flats. New Kanpur City was planned to open around Diwali 2026.

Are KDA plots sold by lottery or auction?

The October 2026 plots are sold by e-auction. Some housing schemes use a lottery. The scheme booklet says which method applies.

How do I pay KDA dues online?

Use the Online Property Information System linked on kdaindia.co.in. Enter your property details, check the dues and pay online, then save the receipt.

How do I get a building map approved in Kanpur?

A registered architect applies online on the state building plan portal with your ownership papers and drawings. Pay the fees shown and wait for sanction before you build.

What is the status of Kanpur Master Plan 2031?

KDA sent the draft to the state government in January 2025. Check the KDA website for the final notified plan.

What is the KDA helpline number?

The KDA website lists 0512-2556292-93 and the email kda@kdaindia.co.in. The office is at Moti Jheel Campus, Kanpur.

Scheme dates, rates, fees and procedures are set by the Kanpur Development Authority and the Government of Uttar Pradesh and can change. Check the latest notice on kdaindia.co.in or at the KDA office before you apply, bid or buy. This guide is general information, not legal or investment advice. Sources: Kanpur Development Authority website; Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973; 2025–2026 reports in Amar Ujala, The CSR Journal, PropNewsTime, Knocksense, Free Press Journal and RP Realty Plus on KDA schemes, flat prices, New Kanpur City, FASTPAS and the Master Plan 2031.

About the author

Akhilesh Upadhyay Founder, Housepartner.in

Akhilesh Upadhyay is the founder of Housepartner.in, an India-wide property portal. He has worked in Indian real estate since 2013, across residential and commercial property, plots and development-authority schemes. He writes and reviews Housepartner's buyer guides on RERA, land records, stamp duty and property documents.

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