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Bill of Quantities27 items · CPWD DSR Vol 1 (2023)
| # | Code | Description | Unit | Qty | Rate (₹) | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.8.1 | Excavation ColumnsEarth 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. | Cum | 10.35 | 260.30 | 2,694.11 |
| 2 | 4.1.8 | Pcc Below FootingsProviding 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) | Cum | 0.90 | 6,812.00 | 6,130.80 |
| 3 | 5.1.2 | Rcc 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) | Cum | 3.28 | 9,045.75 | 29,670.06 |
| 4 | 5.9.1 | Shutter FootingsCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Foundations, footings, bases of columns, etc. for mass concrete | Sqm | 7.29 | 392.15 | 2,858.77 |
| 5 | 5.2.2 | Rcc 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) | Cum | 1.53 | 10,852.95 | 16,605.01 |
| 6 | 5.9.6 | Shutter ColumnsCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Columns, Pillars, Piers, Abutments, Posts and Struts | Sqm | 20.40 | 961.30 | 19,610.52 |
| 7 | 5.2.2 | Rcc 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) | Cum | 3.17 | 10,852.95 | 34,403.85 |
| 8 | 5.3 | Rcc 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). | Cum | 6.00 | 11,505.50 | 69,033.00 |
| 9 | 5.9.3 | Shutter SlabCentering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Suspended floors, roofs, landings, balconies and access platform | Sqm | 48.00 | 927.25 | 44,508.00 |
| 10 | 5.22.6 | Steel RccSteel 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. | Kg | 1,398.45 | 107.85 | 1,50,822.83 |
| 11 | 2.8.1 | Platform ExcavationEarth 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. | Cum | 3.35 | 260.30 | 872.01 |
| 12 | 4.1.8 | Platform Pcc 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) | Cum | 0.92 | 6,812.00 | 6,267.04 |
| 13 | 6.1.2 | Pyre Platform BrickBrick 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) | Cum | 3.38 | 7,132.25 | 24,107.01 |
| 14 | 11.39 | Platform Ceramic 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. | Sqm | 12.45 | 1,330.00 | 16,558.50 |
| 15 | 4.1.8 | Wash Area PccProviding 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) | Cum | 0.60 | 6,812.00 | 4,087.20 |
| 16 | 11.39 | Wash Area 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. | Sqm | 6.00 | 1,330.00 | 7,980.00 |
| 17 | 2.9.2 | Ash Pit Excavation[item not found: 2.9.2] | — | 7.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 18 | 4.1.8 | Ash Pit PccProviding 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) | Cum | 0.53 | 6,812.00 | 3,610.36 |
| 19 | 5.3 | Ash Pit RccReinforced 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). | Cum | 2.40 | 11,505.50 | 27,613.20 |
| 20 | 5.22.6 | Ash Pit SteelSteel 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. | Kg | 192.00 | 107.85 | 20,707.20 |
| 21 | 5.3 | Drainage RccReinforced 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). | Cum | 0.38 | 11,505.50 | 4,372.09 |
| 22 | 2.8.1 | Boundary ExcavationEarth 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. | Cum | 9.65 | 260.30 | 2,511.90 |
| 23 | 4.1.8 | Boundary PccProviding 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) | Cum | 1.61 | 6,812.00 | 10,967.32 |
| 24 | 6.4.2 | Boundary Brick WallBrick 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) | Cum | 18.49 | 9,105.95 | 1,68,369.02 |
| 25 | 5.3 | Family Seating RccReinforced 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). | Cum | 1.08 | 11,505.50 | 12,425.94 |
| 26 | 5.3 | Steps RccReinforced 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). | Cum | 0.81 | 11,505.50 | 9,319.46 |
| 27 | 4.1.8 | Approach Paving PccProviding 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) | Cum | 0.90 | 6,812.00 | 6,130.80 |
| Your inputspyre platforms 1 pyre · Shelter length per pyre 6 m · Shelter width 6 m · Shelter clear height 3.5 m · Roof type RCC slab 125 mm · Attached wash area + tap · Ash-disposal pit · Surface drainage to ash pit + soakaway · Boundary wall + gate · Family seating bench | TOTAL | ₹7,02,236 | ||||
12.8.1₹2,694
Excavation Columns
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.
24.1.8₹6,131
Pcc Below Footings
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)
35.1.2₹29,670
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)
45.9.1₹2,859
Shutter Footings
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Foundations, footings, bases of columns, etc. for mass concrete
55.2.2₹16,605
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)
65.9.6₹19,611
Shutter Columns
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Columns, Pillars, Piers, Abutments, Posts and Struts
75.2.2₹34,404
Rcc 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)
85.3₹69,033
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).
95.9.3₹44,508
Shutter Slab
Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for — Suspended floors, roofs, landings, balconies and access platform
105.22.6₹1,50,823
Steel Rcc
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.
112.8.1₹872
Platform 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.
124.1.8₹6,267
Platform 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)
136.1.2₹24,107
Pyre Platform Brick
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)
1411.39₹16,559
Platform Ceramic 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.
154.1.8₹4,087
Wash Area Pcc
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)
1611.39₹7,980
Wash Area 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.
172.9.2₹0
Ash Pit Excavation
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184.1.8₹3,610
Ash Pit Pcc
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)
195.3₹27,613
Ash Pit Rcc
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).
205.22.6₹20,707
Ash Pit 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.
215.3₹4,372
Drainage Rcc
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).
222.8.1₹2,512
Boundary 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.
234.1.8₹10,967
Boundary Pcc
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)
246.4.2₹1,68,369
Boundary Brick Wall
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)
255.3₹12,426
Family Seating Rcc
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).
265.3₹9,319
Steps Rcc
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).
274.1.8₹6,131
Approach Paving Pcc
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)
pyre platforms 1 pyre · Shelter length per pyre 6 m · Shelter width 6 m · Shelter clear height 3.5 m · Roof type RCC slab 125 mm · Attached wash area + tap · Ash-disposal pit · Surface drainage to ash pit + soakaway · Boundary wall + gate · Family seating bench
Estimated total
₹7,02,236
Notes & assumptions
- **Default 1-pyre shelter (6 × 6 m)** is the standard rural / small-village size — sufficient for a single ceremony with family + 30-50 attendees. Scale to 2-4 pyres for larger villages / municipal cremation grounds.
- **Shelter clear height ≥ 3.0 m mandatory** for smoke clearance during cremation. 3.5 m default gives adequate updraft + heat dissipation. Open all four sides (no walls) for maximum ventilation.
- **Pyre platform** 3.0 × 2.5 × 0.45 m raised RCC + brick with ceramic tile finish. Dimensions accommodate full-body cremation in traditional manner. Tile finish allows easy cleaning between ceremonies.
- **Ash-disposal pit** 2 × 2 × 1.5 m deep RCC-lined holds ash from 80-120 cremations before manual / mechanical clearing. Per Hindu tradition ash is collected for Asthi-visarjan (river immersion); the pit catches floor washings + wind-blown residue.
- **Roof choice**: RCC slab 125 mm preferred for hot regions (Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP, AP, TN) — durable, low maintenance, doesn't bake under summer sun. GI sheet on MS truss preferred for cooler / wetter regions (NE, hills, Konkan) — drains rain better + lighter. **Avoid** thin RCC under heavy rain (water pools + leaks).
- **Cost target** for default 1-pyre shelter (6 × 6 m) with platform + wash + ash pit + drainage + boundary + seating: approximately **₹4-5.5 lakh** per CPWD DSR 2023. 4-pyre municipal version ~₹14-18 lakh.
- **Funding**: Most state Panchayati Raj depts fund cremation ghat construction at ₹3-8 lakh per single-pyre rural site under 15th Finance Commission grants + MGNREGA convergence (₹2-3L of unskilled labour). Municipal cremation grounds get larger budgets (₹15-50L) under SBM-U / 15th FC.
- **Excludes**: gas-fired / electric cremation furnace (if upgrading to modern: ₹15-30L equipment + utility connection), cold-storage room for body preservation (₹3-5L for small unit), priest's room + post-ceremony refreshment / mourning hall (separate structure), morgue / autopsy facilities (separate medical-grade scope), parking area + landscaping, signage + lighting (₹50K-1L), water-supply connection + storage tank (use [OHSR Water Tank](/boq/ohsr-water-tank) if dedicated), connecting access road.
The **Cremation Ghat Shelter** is the basic dignified infrastructure for last rites in every Indian village + municipality — an open-sided covered platform (RCC or steel-truss roof) over a raised pyre platform, with attached wash area + ash-disposal pit + drainage + boundary wall. Per the **Antyeshti (last rites) tradition + state Panchayati Raj rural-infrastructure norms**, the construction provides shelter from rain + sun during the ceremony, a clean raised platform for dignified cremation, and proper ash handling for downstream Asthi-visarjan. Funding typically through 15th Finance Commission grants + MGNREGA convergence for rural (₹3-8L per site) + SBM-U / 15th FC for municipal (₹15-50L for multi-pyre). This Builder generates the BOQ for 1-4 pyre configurations; default 1-pyre rural shelter at ₹4-5.5 lakh CPWD DSR.
What a basic cremation ghat shelter needs
**Core components** (covered in this Builder): (1) **Covered shelter** — typically 6 × 6 m open-sided, RCC or GI roof, 4 RCC columns at corners, clear height ≥ 3.0 m for smoke clearance; (2) **Raised pyre platform** — 3.0 × 2.5 × 0.45 m brick + RCC, ceramic-tile finish for easy cleaning, accommodates full-body cremation in traditional manner; (3) **Wash area + tap** — small 2 × 3 m tiled area attached for hand-wash by mourners + body-wash before cremation per tradition; (4) **Ash-disposal pit** — 2 × 2 × 1.5 m RCC-lined catches floor washings + residue from 80-120 ceremonies between manual clearing; (5) **Surface drainage** — directs wash water + rainfall to the ash pit + then to a soakaway; (6) **Approach steps + ramp** for family + body trolley access; (7) **Boundary wall + gate** for privacy + security + animal exclusion; (8) **Family seating bench** — short RCC ledge or stone bench for mourners during 4-6 hour ceremony. **Excluded (separate scope)**: modern gas-fired / electric crematorium furnace (replaces traditional wood pyre, ₹15-30L equipment), morgue / cold-storage for body preservation, priest's room, parking, landscaping.
Traditional wood pyre vs gas-fired vs electric crematorium
**Traditional wood pyre** — the default in this template. Uses 250-400 kg of seasoned wood per cremation, takes 3-5 hours, generates significant smoke + ash + GHG emissions (~250 kg CO₂ per cremation). Cultural acceptance is highest. Wood cost ₹2,500-4,500 per cremation. **Gas-fired (LPG / PNG)** — uses ~14-20 kg LPG (₹1,200-1,800) or ~25-30 m³ PNG (₹500-700), takes 60-90 minutes, generates minimal smoke, ash quantity drops 60%. Equipment cost ₹15-25 lakh + connection charges. **Electric** — uses ~150-200 kWh (₹1,200-1,800 at commercial tariff), takes 90 minutes, no smoke, lowest emissions. Equipment cost ₹25-35 lakh. **Hybrid (traditional shelter + gas/electric option)** — modern best practice, lets families choose. Increasingly common in municipal grounds; this Builder gives the basic shelter that can later be upgraded with gas/electric retrofit.
Frequently asked questions
**Default 1-pyre rural shelter** (6 × 6 m + platform + wash + ash pit + drainage + boundary + seating) per CPWD DSR 2023: **₹4-5.5 lakh**. **4-pyre municipal version** with bigger shelter + 4 platforms + larger ash pit + 2 wash areas: **₹14-18 lakh**. **Modern gas/electric crematorium** (this shelter + furnace + utility connection + 200 m² ancillary building): **₹40-65 lakh**. State Panchayati Raj sanctions for rural cremation ghats typically ₹3-8 lakh; SBM-U / 15th FC for municipal ₹15-50 lakh.
Disclaimer: Rates sourced from CPWD DSR Vol 1 (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