VMRDA Anandapuram Land Pooling Residential Plots Announced—Four Villages Notified for Phased Development

The Notification: Four Villages Enter Pooling Scheme

On 24 June 2026, the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) issued Form-9 notifications under the Land Pooling Scheme for four villages in Anandapuram Mandal: Gidijala, Kovvada, BD Palem, and Gorinta. This marks the formal launch of a phased land consolidation and development process in one of Visakhapatnam's fastest-growing corridors.

A 15% share goes to VMRDA to cover development costs; the remainder is allocated to participants or reserved for government welfare housing schemes like Pedalandariki Illu (the state's affordable housing flagship).

Plot Configuration and Size

Based on VMRDA's completed pooling projects and the Master Plan-2041 designation of Anandapuram as an IT and data hub corridor, Gidijala, Kovvada, BD Palem, and Gorinta are expected to develop as mixed-use residential layouts with commercial nodes, parks, and internal roads of 30–60 feet width. Individual plot sizes will range from 150–300 square yards (mostly open plots; no flats are typical in land-pooled villages).

Pricing and Possession Timeline

First-phase deliveries are forecast for Q4 2026 to Q2 2027. Pricing is expected to settle in the ₹16,000–₹20,000 per square yard bracket, based on market analysis of comparable layouts in the locality.

The timeline is typically 18–36 months from notification to first phase plot delivery. Do not expect immediate possession or construction. Infrastructure—roads, electricity, underground drainage—is developed during this period before plot handover begins.

Why Anandapuram: Growth Drivers and Infrastructure Context

Anandapuram has been in a high-growth arc for three years—proximity to the proposed Google data centre hub at Tarluvada, access to the Visakhapatnam–Vizianagaram six-lane highway, and alignment with the Master Plan-2041 IT and data hub corridor make it a magnet for investment.

Future development initiatives include the Bhogapuram Aerocity, IT and data hubs in Madhurawada, Anandapuram and Kapuluppada, as outlined in VMRDA's revised Master Plan-2041 approved in July 2026. Situated on National Highway 16, it offers a serene, pollution-free environment with excellent connectivity to Visakhapatnam and the upcoming Bhogapuram Airport.

Land Pooling Mechanism: How It Works

In a land pooling scheme, landowners (typically farmers) contribute their fragmented agricultural parcels to VMRDA. Participants then receive developed plots back based on their original contribution ratio. For small landowners, pooling often yields superior returns compared to holding fragmented agricultural land—you get a developed plot with roads, electricity, and recognized title. For buyers purchasing these plots post-pooling, you gain access to organized, VMRDA-sanctioned layouts with long-term development stability.

RERA and Title Status

This is a government land-pooling scheme notified by VMRDA, not a private developer project. As a government land-pooling scheme allotted directly by the Lucknow Development Authority, it does not carry a private-project RERA number; buyers should verify land title and LDA approval status directly rather than looking for a RERA registration. For VMRDA schemes, verification of VMRDA notification, Form-9 order, and proposed layout map constitute the primary title assurance. Buyers should review the official notification and cross-check with VMRDA before committing.