Jatadhar Muhan Port Cadastral GIS

Project Overview

The Jatadhar Muhan Port Cadastral GIS project was undertaken to establish a precise, legally defensible, and geo-referenced cadastral framework to support port planning, development, and regulatory compliance. The project focused on delineating land parcels, port limits, and ownership boundaries through the integration of high-accuracy ground surveys and advanced GIS technologies.

This initiative provided a foundational spatial intelligence system to enable informed decision-making, reduce land-related ambiguities, and support statutory approvals for port-led infrastructure development along the Odisha coastline.

Client / Stakeholders

Port Development Authorities
Government of Odisha (Associated Line Departments)
Planning, Revenue, and Regulatory Agencies

Project Objectives

• Establish an accurate, geo-referenced cadastral database for the Jatadhar Muhan Port area

• Clearly define port boundaries, land ownership parcels, and administrative limits

• Support port master planning, land acquisition, and compliance processes

• Minimize boundary disputes through authoritative spatial records

• Enable seamless integration with state and national GIS frameworks

Scope of Work

• DGPS-based ground control surveys for high-precision boundary demarcation

• Collection and validation of cadastral records, revenue maps, and land schedules

• Geo-referencing and digitization of village cadastral maps

• Delineation of port limits, buffer zones, and regulatory boundaries

• Creation of a structured GIS database for land parcels and attributes

• Preparation of thematic maps for planning and statutory submissions

Methodology & Technical Approach

The project adopted a scientifically rigorous, survey-first methodology. High-accuracy DGPS observations were used to establish control points, ensuring spatial precision aligned with government survey standards. Legacy cadastral maps and revenue records were geo-referenced and digitally harmonized with ground survey data.

GIS layers were systematically structured to represent land ownership, parcel extents, port boundaries, and administrative units. Multiple validation checks were performed to ensure positional accuracy, attribute consistency, and regulatory acceptability.

Technologies & Tools

• DGPS / GNSS Survey Systems

• Total Station for detailed boundary verification

• GIS Platforms (ArcGIS / QGIS)

• High-resolution satellite imagery

• CAD–GIS integration for engineering compatibility

Key Deliverables

• Geo-referenced cadastral GIS database

• Digitized land parcel and ownership maps

• Port boundary and regulatory compliance maps

• Survey control point documentation

• GIS-ready datasets for integration with planning systems

• Technical reports supporting statutory approvals

Impact & Outcomes

• Enabled accurate land identification for port development and expansion

• Reduced risks related to boundary disputes and land ambiguity

• Supported faster regulatory clearances through reliable spatial evidence

• Strengthened institutional capacity for long-term land and port management

• Created a scalable geospatial foundation for future coastal infrastructure projects