Arera Colony is one of the largest residential areas in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Characterised by plantations, trees and gardens, it is considered one of the more affluent localities in the city and occupies a large portion of central and southern Bhopal. The locality is divided into five Sectors, E-1 through E-5. Subsequently developed housing board areas designated as MIG and HIG are known as sectors E-6 & E-7, while an adjacent private colony is referred to as E-8.
Although all streets in Arera Colony are public thoroughfares, residents of sectors E-1 to E-6 have installed gates, a practice described as illegal.[1] This trend of creating gated residential areas expanded further in 2025.[2] In recent years, commercial establishments have also been constructed in contravention of zoning laws that permit only residential development.[3] Residents have stated that the installation of gates was intended to prevent such commercialisation.[4]
Points of Interest
Clubs
Arera Club derives its name from the nearby Arera Hills, which dominate the city's landscape. The club offers facilities including badminton courts, a gymnasium, and tennis courts, along with a bar and restaurant. Its members consist primarily of bureaucrats from the Madhya Pradesh Government, and it has serves as a social gathering venue.
The Bhojpur club is located in the E-1 sector and was established in 1971 by residents of that sector. In recent years, membership has been extended to residents from outside E-1.
Shopping
Main shopping areas and markets in Area Colony include Manisha Market, Bittan Market, 1100 Quarters, 7 No., 8 No., 10 No., 11 No, 12 No., 19 No., Savoy Complex, Rohit Nagar, and Dana Pani. Metro Plaza at Bittan Market is among the largest shopping complexes in the area. Additional malls and commercial complexes, including Aura Mall, Aakriti Business Center in sector E-8, as well as Rajkishor kirana, are under construction.
Bittan Market in sector E-5 and the 10 No. Market, in sector E-4 contain numerous restaurants as well as shops, showrooms, and shopping complexes. In addition, Arera Colony has a wide range of eateries, hotels, and restaurants, including:
KFC at 10 No.
Manohar Sweets
Blue Heaven Cakes & Flowers
Amer Bakery Hut
E-Square Restaurant
Bake n' Shake
Brijwasi Sweets
Cafe Coffee Day
Cowboy Restaurant
Cremeore Ice Cream
Chhappan Bhog
Dana Pani
Evening Point
Hakeem Hotel
Sagar Gaire Fast Food
Dominos
Paratha house, E-7 ashoka society
Cafe Mojo Jojo
Rainbow Treat
Starbucks Coffee
Schools
A large number of private and government schools are present in the colony, among which are:
The Arjun Fitness Club, located at Bittan Market, offers facilities for swimming, squash, gym workouts, and other sports. In addition, Arera Colony contains a large number of playgrounds. The Arera Cricket Club is based at the Old Campion Ground near the 10 No. Market. The ground annually hosts the Mayank Chaturvedi Smriti Cricket Tournament, which attracts teams from across the country.
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