March 11, 2026 · Greater Raipur · 3 min read
Green cover isn't just about aesthetics â it directly impacts air quality, temperature, mental health and property values. Using NDVI satellite imagery from Google Earth Engine, we measured the actual vegetation density of every area in Greater Raipur.
Here are the neighbourhoods with the highest green cover scores and what makes them stand out.
We use the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) derived from Sentinel-2 satellite imagery. NDVI values range from -1 to 1, where:
Our Green Cover Score (0â100) is normalised from the mean NDVI across each area's boundary polygon.
The undeveloped and partially developed sectors of Naya Raipur dominate the green cover rankings. Sectors on the periphery â particularly those near Jungle Safari and the Central Park â show NDVI values above 0.5, translating to green scores of 70â85/100.
Naya Raipur's master plan reserves 30% of each sector for green spaces. Even as construction increases, the planned park network maintains high vegetation density.
The Telibandha Lake and Marine Drive promenade area is the green lung of Old Raipur. Despite being surrounded by commercial zones, the lake ecosystem and surrounding trees give this area a green score significantly higher than neighbouring wards.
Located on the Raipur-Naya Raipur corridor, Mana benefits from lower built-up density and proximity to agricultural land. The area shows consistently high NDVI readings, especially in the eastern pockets.
Older, established residential colonies with mature trees and wide, tree-lined roads. These areas may not have formal parks, but the decades-old tree canopy provides excellent natural green cover. Our NDVI analysis picks up the dense canopy cover that newer areas lack.
Areas on Raipur's southern fringe still retain patches of natural vegetation and agricultural fields. As the city expands, these are the last remaining "green buffer" zones â making them attractive for buyers who prioritise clean air and openness.
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Green areas are 2â4°C cooler (our LST data confirms this) |
| Air Quality | Higher NDVI correlates with lower PM2.5 levels |
| Noise | Trees act as natural noise barriers |
| Property Value | Proximity to parks increases resale value by 5â15% |
| Mental Health | Access to greenery reduces stress and improves wellbeing |
Every area on greaterraipur.com includes a Green Cover Score derived from the latest satellite NDVI data. Click on any ward or sector to see the score, along with air quality, infrastructure and 12 other livability parameters.
Green cover data is sourced from Google Earth Engine (Sentinel-2 imagery) and updated periodically. Scores reflect the most recent cloud-free composite.
