Nagpur's Vehicle Population Skyrockets to 31.26 Lakh, Adding 7.53 Lakh in 6 Years
Nagpur's total vehicular population has surged to a staggering 31.26 lakh, with nearly 7.53 lakh new vehicles registered over the last six years, highlighting the rapid pace of motorisation across the district. This continuous surge in registrations has placed immense pressure on the city's road infrastructure and is increasingly linked to growing traffic congestion, raising concerns about urban mobility and sustainability.
RTO Data Reveals Consistent Growth Trends
Figures from the district's three Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) — East (MH-49), City (MH-31), and Rural (MH-40) — indicate a consistent upward trend in vehicle registrations over the years. In the first 10 months of the 2025-26 financial year alone, about 1.45 lakh new vehicles were added to Nagpur's roads. Among these, East RTO recorded 59,060 registrations, Rural RTO 58,230, and City RTO 28,149, pointing to strong growth not just within the city but also in surrounding areas.
On average, over 353 vehicles were registered every day during the last six years, reflecting the rising dependence on private vehicles and the challenges this poses for public transport and environmental health.
Year-Wise Breakdown of Vehicle Registrations
The year-wise data shows a steady increase at East RTO, where registrations rose from 38,272 in 2020-21 to 42,140 in 2021-22, 54,127 in 2022-23, and 58,900 in 2023-24, before climbing to 62,758 in 2024-25. The current financial year has already seen 59,060 vehicles registered in just 10 months.
At City RTO, the numbers increased from 16,790 in 2020-21 to 19,287 in 2021-22, 24,352 in 2022-23, 26,722 in 2023-24, and 28,597 in 2024-25. So far in 2025-26, the office registered 28,149 vehicles in 10 months.
The Rural RTO also recorded steady growth, with registrations rising from 39,224 in 2020-21 to 41,083 in 2021-22, 46,867 in 2022-23, 52,109 in 2023-24, and 56,977 in 2024-25. In the ongoing financial year, the figure has already reached 58,230 in 10 months.
Dominance of Two-Wheelers on City Roads
Interestingly, in the two city-based RTOs — East and City — nearly 17.66 lakh two-wheelers are currently registered, compared to around 2.50 lakh cars, underlining the dominance of two-wheelers on city roads. In the first 10 months of 2025-26 alone, around 61,903 two-wheelers and 15,988 cars were registered, further contributing to the growing traffic load and highlighting the need for improved road safety measures and infrastructure upgrades.
This rapid increase in vehicle numbers underscores the urgent need for comprehensive urban planning and sustainable transport solutions to mitigate congestion and environmental impacts in Nagpur.
