It was formed in 2015 and works under the Department of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal.
[1] TRDA oversees urban planning, infrastructure development, and fosters sustainable growth in the region, covering both the Rampurhat Municipality and the Tarapith Temple Area.
It was officially notified by the Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal, through Notification No.
To support the overall development of the temple town, the planning area was later expanded to include 20 additional mouzas, such as Birchandrapur, Dabuk, and Budigram.
This expansion was approved during the 20th General Body Meeting (GBM) of TRDA to maintain geographical continuity and promote religious and cultural growth in the region.