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Community Hall / Gram Panchayat Bhawan

Single large hall (8-15 m clear span × 12-25 m length, no intermediate columns) for gram sabha meetings / weddings / cultural functions, with small attached office (~12 m²) + storage (~8 m²) + toilet block + front verandah. RCC framed: peripheral columns + deep primary beams + 150-175 mm roof slab. Default 12 × 18 m hall (216 m²) for ~300-person standing capacity. Includes stage/dais (optional). Rates: CPWD DSR Vol 1 + Vol 2 (2023).

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Plan · 18 × 12 m hall (~216 m²)
STAGEMAIN HALL18 × 12 m · clear span (no internal columns)OFFICETOILET (M+F)STORAGEVERANDAH22.0 m19.0 m
Front elevation · 22.0 m × 4.0 m height
NGLCOMMUNITY HALL22.0 m4.0 m
Cross-section · 12 m clear span hall + 0.65 m deep primary beam
NGLMAIN HALLVERprimary beam 650 mm deep12 m clear span4.0 m
Bill of Quantities25 items · CPWD DSR Vol 1 + Vol 2 (2023)
#CodeDescriptionUnitQtyRate (₹)Amount (₹)
12.8.1ExcavationEarth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5 m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, for all lift, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soil as directed, within a lead of 50 m. — All kinds of soil.Cum81.65260.3021,253.50
24.1.8Pcc BedProviding and laying in position cement concrete of specified grade excluding the cost of centering and shuttering - All work up to plinth level : — 1:4:8 (1 Cement : 4 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 8 graded stone aggregate 40 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Cum5.726,812.0038,964.64
35.1.2Rcc FootingsProviding and laying in position specified grade of reinforced cement concrete, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement - All work up to plinth level : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Cum25.999,045.752,35,099.04
45.9.1Shutter FootingsCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Foundations, footings, bases of columns, etc. for mass concreteSqm47.25392.1518,529.09
55.2.2Rcc ColumnsReinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Cum12.9910,852.951,40,979.82
65.9.6Shutter ColumnsCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Columns, Pillars, Piers, Abutments, Posts and StrutsSqm148.47961.301,42,724.21
75.2.2Rcc Primary BeamsReinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Cum11.7010,852.951,26,979.52
85.2.2Rcc Other BeamsReinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Cum18.4810,852.952,00,562.52
95.9.5Shutter BeamsCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Lintels, beams, plinth beams, girders, bressumers and cantileversSqm108.92736.4080,208.69
105.3Rcc Roof SlabReinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).Cum62.7011,505.507,21,394.85
115.9.3Shutter SlabCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Suspended floors, roofs, landings, balconies and access platformSqm418.00927.253,87,590.50
125.3Rcc Stage DaisReinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).Cum24.3011,505.502,79,583.65
135.22.6SteelSteel reinforcement for R.C.C. work including straightening, cutting, bending, placing in position and binding all complete upto plinth level. — Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars of grade Fe-500D or more.Kg19,918.60107.8521,48,221.01
146.1.2Brick FoundBrick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in foundation and plinth in: — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)Cum14.157,132.251,00,921.34
154.10DpcProviding and laying damp-proof course 40 mm thick with cement concrete 1:2:4 (1 cement : 2 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 4 graded stone aggregate 12.5 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)Sqm18.86410.857,748.63
166.4.2Brick AboveBrick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in superstructure above plinth level up to floor V level in all shapes and sizes in : — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)Cum79.589,105.957,24,651.50
1713.1.2Plaster Internal12 mm cement plaster of mix : — 1:6 (1 cement: 6 fine sand)Sqm1,146.00333.353,82,019.10
1813.5.2Plaster External15 mm cement plaster on rough side of single or half brick wall of mix: — 1:6 (1 cement: 6 coarse sand)Sqm364.90395.351,44,263.22
1913.46.1Paint ExternalFinishing walls with Acrylic Smooth exterior paint of required shade : — New work (Two or more coat applied @ 1.67 ltr/10 sqm over and including priming coat of exterior primer applied @ 0.90 litre/10 sqm)Sqm364.90160.6058,602.94
2013.41.1Distemper IntDistempering with 1st quality acrylic distemper (ready mixed) having VOC content less than 50 gram/litre, of approved manufacturer and of required shade and colour all complete to achieve even shade and colour : — New work (two or more coats) over and including water thinnable priming coat with cement primer having VOC content less than 50 gram/litreSqm1,146.00185.652,12,754.90
2111.39Vitrified TileProviding and laying rectified Glazed Ceramic floor tiles of size 300x300 mm or more (thickness to be specified by the manufacturer), of 1st quality conforming to IS : 15622, of approved make, in colours White, Ivory, Grey, Fume Red Brown, laid on 20 mm thick cement mortar 1:4 (1 Cement: 4 Coarse sand), jointing with grey cement slurry @ 3.3 kg/ sqm including grouting the joints with white cement and matching pigments etc., complete.Sqm418.001,330.005,55,940.00
229.5.1.1Flush DoorsProviding and fixing panelled or panelled and glazed shutters for doors, windows and clerestory windows, fixing with butt hinges of required size with necessary screws, excluding panelling which will be paid for separately, all complete as per direction of Engineer-in-charge. (Note: Butt hinges and necessary screws shall be paid separately) — Second class teak wood — 35 mm thick shuttersSqm11.344,111.9546,629.51
2310.31Window FramesProviding and fixing angle iron frames for doors, windows and ventilators of mild steel Angle sections of size 35x35x5 mm, joints mitred and welded by angle iron 35x35x5 mm or 35x 5 mm flat pieces to the existing T-iron frame or to the wall with dash fastener, including fixing of necessary butt hinges and screws and applying a priming coat of approved steel primer, all complete as per the direction of Engineer-In-charge.Kg374.00130.5048,807.00
2422.6Roof WaterproofingProviding and laying water proofing treatment on roofs of slabs by applying cement slurry mixed with water proofing cement compound consisting of applying: (a) after surface preparation, first layer of slurry of cement @ 0.488 kg/sqm mixed with water proofing cement compound @ 0.253 kg/sqm. (b) laying second layer of Fibre glass cloth when the first layer is still green. Overlaps of joints of fibre cloth should not be less than 10 cm. (c) third layer of 1.5 mm thickness consisting of slurry of cement @ 1.289 kg/sqm mixed with water proofing cement compound @ 0.670 kg/sqm and coarse sand @ 1.289 kg/sqm. This will be allowed to air cure for 4 hours followed by water curing for 48 hours. The entire treatment will be taken upto 30 cm on parapet wall and tucked into groove in parapet all around. (d) fourth and final layer of brick tiling with cement mortar (which will be paid for separately. For the purpose of measurement the entire treated surface will be measured.Sqm418.00688.902,87,960.20
254.17Plinth ProtectionMaking plinth protection 50 mm thick of cement concrete 1:3:6 (1 cement : 3 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 6 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources) over 75 mm thick bed of dry brick ballast 40 mm nominal size, well rammed and consolidated and grouted with fine sand, including necessary excavation, levelling & dressing & finishing the top smooth.Sqm49.20749.3036,865.56
Your inputsHall length 18 m · Hall width 12 m · Floor-to-ceiling height 4 m · Attached panchayat office · Storage room · Attached toilet block · Front verandah · Raised stage / dais · External wall thk 230 mm · Plaster + paint + vitrified tile flooringTOTAL₹71,49,255
12.8.1₹21,254
Excavation
Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5 m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, for all lift, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soil as directed, within a lead of 50 m. — All kinds of soil.
81.65 Cum× ₹260.30
24.1.8₹38,965
Pcc Bed
Providing and laying in position cement concrete of specified grade excluding the cost of centering and shuttering - All work up to plinth level : — 1:4:8 (1 Cement : 4 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 8 graded stone aggregate 40 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
5.72 Cum× ₹6,812.00
35.1.2₹2,35,099
Rcc Footings
Providing and laying in position specified grade of reinforced cement concrete, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement - All work up to plinth level : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
25.99 Cum× ₹9,045.75
45.9.1₹18,529
Shutter Footings
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Foundations, footings, bases of columns, etc. for mass concrete
47.25 Sqm× ₹392.15
55.2.2₹1,40,980
Rcc Columns
Reinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
12.99 Cum× ₹10,852.95
65.9.6₹1,42,724
Shutter Columns
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Columns, Pillars, Piers, Abutments, Posts and Struts
148.47 Sqm× ₹961.30
75.2.2₹1,26,980
Rcc Primary Beams
Reinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
11.70 Cum× ₹10,852.95
85.2.2₹2,00,563
Rcc Other Beams
Reinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement : — 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
18.48 Cum× ₹10,852.95
95.9.5₹80,209
Shutter Beams
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Lintels, beams, plinth beams, girders, bressumers and cantilevers
108.92 Sqm× ₹736.40
105.3₹7,21,395
Rcc Roof Slab
Reinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).
62.70 Cum× ₹11,505.50
115.9.3₹3,87,591
Shutter Slab
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Suspended floors, roofs, landings, balconies and access platform
418.00 Sqm× ₹927.25
125.3₹2,79,584
Rcc Stage Dais
Reinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources).
24.30 Cum× ₹11,505.50
135.22.6₹21,48,221
Steel
Steel reinforcement for R.C.C. work including straightening, cutting, bending, placing in position and binding all complete upto plinth level. — Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars of grade Fe-500D or more.
19,918.60 Kg× ₹107.85
146.1.2₹1,00,921
Brick Found
Brick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in foundation and plinth in: — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)
14.15 Cum× ₹7,132.25
154.10₹7,749
Dpc
Providing and laying damp-proof course 40 mm thick with cement concrete 1:2:4 (1 cement : 2 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 4 graded stone aggregate 12.5 mm nominal size derived from natural sources)
18.86 Sqm× ₹410.85
166.4.2₹7,24,652
Brick Above
Brick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in superstructure above plinth level up to floor V level in all shapes and sizes in : — Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)
79.58 Cum× ₹9,105.95
1713.1.2₹3,82,019
Plaster Internal
12 mm cement plaster of mix : — 1:6 (1 cement: 6 fine sand)
1,146.00 Sqm× ₹333.35
1813.5.2₹1,44,263
Plaster External
15 mm cement plaster on rough side of single or half brick wall of mix: — 1:6 (1 cement: 6 coarse sand)
364.90 Sqm× ₹395.35
1913.46.1₹58,603
Paint External
Finishing walls with Acrylic Smooth exterior paint of required shade : — New work (Two or more coat applied @ 1.67 ltr/10 sqm over and including priming coat of exterior primer applied @ 0.90 litre/10 sqm)
364.90 Sqm× ₹160.60
2013.41.1₹2,12,755
Distemper Int
Distempering with 1st quality acrylic distemper (ready mixed) having VOC content less than 50 gram/litre, of approved manufacturer and of required shade and colour all complete to achieve even shade and colour : — New work (two or more coats) over and including water thinnable priming coat with cement primer having VOC content less than 50 gram/litre
1,146.00 Sqm× ₹185.65
2111.39₹5,55,940
Vitrified Tile
Providing and laying rectified Glazed Ceramic floor tiles of size 300x300 mm or more (thickness to be specified by the manufacturer), of 1st quality conforming to IS : 15622, of approved make, in colours White, Ivory, Grey, Fume Red Brown, laid on 20 mm thick cement mortar 1:4 (1 Cement: 4 Coarse sand), jointing with grey cement slurry @ 3.3 kg/ sqm including grouting the joints with white cement and matching pigments etc., complete.
418.00 Sqm× ₹1,330.00
229.5.1.1₹46,630
Flush Doors
Providing and fixing panelled or panelled and glazed shutters for doors, windows and clerestory windows, fixing with butt hinges of required size with necessary screws, excluding panelling which will be paid for separately, all complete as per direction of Engineer-in-charge. (Note: Butt hinges and necessary screws shall be paid separately) — Second class teak wood — 35 mm thick shutters
11.34 Sqm× ₹4,111.95
2310.31₹48,807
Window Frames
Providing and fixing angle iron frames for doors, windows and ventilators of mild steel Angle sections of size 35x35x5 mm, joints mitred and welded by angle iron 35x35x5 mm or 35x 5 mm flat pieces to the existing T-iron frame or to the wall with dash fastener, including fixing of necessary butt hinges and screws and applying a priming coat of approved steel primer, all complete as per the direction of Engineer-In-charge.
374.00 Kg× ₹130.50
2422.6₹2,87,960
Roof Waterproofing
Providing and laying water proofing treatment on roofs of slabs by applying cement slurry mixed with water proofing cement compound consisting of applying: (a) after surface preparation, first layer of slurry of cement @ 0.488 kg/sqm mixed with water proofing cement compound @ 0.253 kg/sqm. (b) laying second layer of Fibre glass cloth when the first layer is still green. Overlaps of joints of fibre cloth should not be less than 10 cm. (c) third layer of 1.5 mm thickness consisting of slurry of cement @ 1.289 kg/sqm mixed with water proofing cement compound @ 0.670 kg/sqm and coarse sand @ 1.289 kg/sqm. This will be allowed to air cure for 4 hours followed by water curing for 48 hours. The entire treatment will be taken upto 30 cm on parapet wall and tucked into groove in parapet all around. (d) fourth and final layer of brick tiling with cement mortar (which will be paid for separately. For the purpose of measurement the entire treated surface will be measured.
418.00 Sqm× ₹688.90
254.17₹36,866
Plinth Protection
Making plinth protection 50 mm thick of cement concrete 1:3:6 (1 cement : 3 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 6 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources) over 75 mm thick bed of dry brick ballast 40 mm nominal size, well rammed and consolidated and grouted with fine sand, including necessary excavation, levelling & dressing & finishing the top smooth.
49.20 Sqm× ₹749.30
Hall length 18 m · Hall width 12 m · Floor-to-ceiling height 4 m · Attached panchayat office · Storage room · Attached toilet block · Front verandah · Raised stage / dais · External wall thk 230 mm · Plaster + paint + vitrified tile flooring
Estimated total
₹71,49,255
Notes & assumptions
  • **Default 12 × 18 m hall (216 m²)** holds ~300 standing or ~150 seated — typical gram sabha + cultural function size. Scale 8-15 m span × 10-30 m length. **15 m span requires deeper beams + may need post-tensioning** for span > 15 m; this Builder assumes conventional RCC.
  • **Primary beam depth ladder** (column-to-column across the hall span): 8 m span → 550 mm; 10-12 m → 650 mm; 15 m → 750 mm. Beam width 300 mm standard. Steel ratio ~200 kg/m³ in primary beams due to high bending moment. Default span 12 m → 650 mm beams.
  • **Floor-to-ceiling height ≥ 3.5 m per NBC** for assembly buildings (halls, audoriums, kalyan mandapams). 4.0 m default gives presence + better acoustics + fan clearance. Don't go below 3.5 m.
  • **Column spacing on perimeter ~ 5 m centre-to-centre** to keep individual column manageable. For longer-side perimeter walls add an intermediate column if needed (default formula auto-sizes).
  • **Stage / dais** (optional): 4.5 m deep × hall-width long, 450 mm raised platform built up as RCC slab on dwarf walls. Common in Gram Panchayat Bhawans (chairperson dais for meetings) + Kalyan Mandapams (wedding ceremony stage). Includes 60 kg/m³ steel.
  • **Cost target** for default 12 × 18 m hall + office + storage + 2-WC toilet + verandah + stage with all finishes: approximately **₹28-36 lakh** per CPWD DSR 2023 civil shell. Larger 15 × 25 m (375 m² hall): ₹50-65 lakh. State Panchayati Raj sanctioned cost for Gram Panchayat Bhawan is typically ₹15-25 lakh — most state designs are smaller (10 × 15 m) than the default here.
  • **Excludes**: chairs + tables + lectern + sound system + projector + screens (₹3-5L for basic + ₹8-15L for full AV setup), kitchen + utensils (if used for wedding receptions: ₹3-6L), water tank + plumbing fitouts (₹1-2L), generator backup (₹2-4L), boundary wall (use [Boundary Wall](/boq/boundary-wall)), main gate + parking pavement (₹3-5L), false ceiling + air-conditioning (₹6-12L if added for premium use), landscaping + planters.

The **Community Hall / Gram Panchayat Bhawan / Kalyan Mandapam** is the social-infrastructure backbone of every Indian village + town — gram sabha meetings, weddings, cultural functions, religious events, election polling, vaccination camps all happen here. Per **NBC 2016 Part 4 Group A (Assembly Buildings)**, the standard is a single large clear-span hall (no internal columns — essential for events) + small attached office + storage + toilets + verandah. Construction is RCC framed with longer-span primary beams (550-750 mm deep depending on span) supporting the roof slab. Span 8-15 m × length 10-30 m typical. Optional raised stage / dais for ceremony seating. This Builder generates the complete BOQ from your dimensions; defaults to 12 × 18 m hall (~300-person standing capacity) at ₹28-36 lakh CPWD DSR civil shell.

Why deep primary beams matter for clear-span halls

**The defining structural challenge** of community halls is the clear span — no internal columns means the entire roof load (dead weight of slab + self-weight + live load 1.5 kN/m² for assembly use per IS 875) is transferred to peripheral columns via deep primary beams running across the short dimension. Span-to-depth ratio for RCC simply-supported beams is ~1:12 to 1:15, which means: 8 m span → 550 mm beam depth; 10 m → 650 mm; 12 m → 750 mm; 15 m → 1000 mm. This is significantly deeper than the 230×450 mm beams typical for residential rooms (3-5 m spans). Steel ratio also spikes — primary beams may have 200-300 kg/m³ vs the 130 kg/m³ average for residential. **For spans > 15 m, options**: post-tensioned RCC beams (reduces depth ~30 % but specialised + ₹500-800 extra per m²); steel I-beam composite (lighter + faster but corrosion-care needed); pre-engineered building (PEB) like industrial sheds (cheapest for spans > 18 m but aesthetics differ). Default 12 m span keeps to conventional RCC.

Cost benchmarking — Gram Panchayat Bhawan vs Kalyan Mandapam vs municipal hall

Each schema has different cost-target norms: **Gram Panchayat Bhawan** (PRI funded): state-PWD sanctioned cost typically ₹15-25 lakh for ~150-200 m² + boundary wall + furniture; smaller hall (10 × 15 m typical) + minimal finishes + open-air rear courtyard for overflow events. **Kalyan Mandapam** (private + SC-ST Welfare funded for marginalised communities): ₹25-40 lakh for ~250-300 m², better finishes (vitrified flooring, granite stage front, decorative ceiling), kitchen attached, parking provision. **Municipal community hall** (urban, Smart Cities funded): ₹40-80 lakh for 300-500 m², AC-ready, stage with PA system, separate green-room + storage + accessible toilets, parking + landscaping. The CPWD DSR BOQ from this Builder (₹28-36 lakh for 12×18) maps closest to the urban-municipal mid-range; subtract for rural / panchayat scope.

Frequently asked questions
**~150-200 m² for standing assembly** (gram sabha, prayer meeting, election polling): ~1.5-2 person/m². **~250-350 m² for seated dining / wedding reception**: 0.8-1 person/m² accounting for tables + chairs + serving paths. **~400-500 m² for seated theatre / award function** with rows of chairs: 0.6-0.8 person/m². The default 12 × 18 m = 216 m² in this Builder is sized for 300 standing OR 150 seated — adjust dimensions for your specific use mix.
Disclaimer: Rates sourced from CPWD DSR Vol 1 + Vol 2 (2023). Indicative for estimation only — actual tender quotations are governed by market forces, locality factors and current input prices. Quantities follow IS 1200 measurement. Always verify with a local quote before finalising. © InfraLens — infralens.in