Shela Village in Dholera is becoming a popular residential and investment location.
But at the same time, some people — especially competitors — are spreading negative messages like:
- “Shela is flood-prone.”
- “Government removed Shela from SIR because the area is unsafe.”
- “Do not invest in Shela village.”
These statements create confusion for buyers.
So in this article, let’s understand the real and genuine reasons why Shela Village is not included in Dholera SIR, and why it does NOT mean the area is bad or risky.
Is Shela Village Dangerous or Flood-Prone?
No. There is no official report that marks Shela Village as a flood-risk zone.
The area is a normal residential belt with legal NA plots, farmhouses, and ongoing projects.
So if Shela is not flooded or unsafe, then why is it outside Dholera SIR?
Let’s understand the real reasons.
5 Real Reasons Why Shela Village Is Outside Dholera SIR
These are the actual technical reasons — not rumors — why Shela Village was not included in the SIR boundary.
1. Planning Boundary Requirement (Master Plan Limit)
Dholera SIR was designed as a planned industrial smart city.
Government selected only the land that was required for:
- Industrial zones
- Township planning
- Airport and expressway connectivity
- Logistics corridors
- Sustainable drainage layout
Shela Village was simply outside the required boundary for this planning area.
2. Industrial Zoning Limitation
Shela Village is mostly suitable for residential and farmhouse development, not heavy industrial use.
The main SIR zone needed flat, large, continuous land blocks for industries and township zones.
Shela had
- Small land parcels
- More fragmented private ownership
- Residential-style layout
So it was not selected for industrial or commercial SIR planning.
3. Government Approvals Show the Area is Safe
If Shela Village had any serious problems like
- High flood risk
- Waterlogging danger
- CRZ restrictions
- Unfit elevation
Government would not allow NA (Non-Agricultural) approvals, plotting permissions, or project development.
But today Shela Village has
- Approved residential plotting
- Ongoing legal projects
- Active land transactions
This proves the area is safe for living and investment.
4. No Official Flood-Risk Declaration Anywhere
There is NO official government report stating that
- “Shela Village is flood-prone”
- “Shela Village is unsafe”
- “Shela is removed from SIR for risk reasons”
This claim is not supported by any NDMA, GSDMA, or SIR authority document.
Some small pockets near natural drainage channels may hold rainwater temporarily —
but this is common in most villages of coastal areas, including some inside the SIR.
5. Competitors Spread Negative Marketing
The biggest reason behind these rumors
Competition in the real estate market
Some developers spread negative information about Shela Village because
- Shela is close to main roads
- Near future residential zones
- Land prices are growing
- Many investors are showing interest
To divert customers to their own locations,
competitors create fear-based marketing like
- “Waterlogging area”
- “Unsafe zone”
- “Not approved”
- “Government rejected the area”
These statements are not facts, they are sales tactics.
Conclusion
Let’s make this very clear
- Shela is not flood-prone.
- Shela was not rejected for safety issues.
- Shela is not a restricted or banned zone.
- Shela is officially approved for residential projects.
- Shela is becoming a growing investment location near SIR.
The village was excluded from SIR only because of planning boundaries, zoning structure, and land pattern — not because of any geological risk
Shela Village continues to be a safe, legal, and promising location for buyers and investors.
