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{{Short description|City governing body in India}}
{{Short description|City governing body in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox legislature
{{Infobox legislature
| name             = Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
| name = Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
| native_name       =  
| native_name =  
| native_name_lang  =[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| coa_pic =  
| coa_pic          = GHMC_Logo_1.jpg
| coa_res =
| coa_res          =
| coa_alt =  
| coa_alt          =  
| coa_caption = [[Emblem|Emblem of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation]]
| coa-pic           =
| logo = File:GHMC logo.png
| coa-res           =
| coa-pic = File:Ghmc1.jpg
| house_type       = [[Municipal Corporation]]
| coa-res =  
| foundation       = 1869<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ghmc.gov.in/greaterhyd.asp |title=Archived copy |website=ghmc.gov.in |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017055525/http://ghmc.gov.in/greaterhyd.asp |archive-date=17 October 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
| house_type = [[Municipal corporation]]
| leader1_type     = [[Mayor of Hyderabad, India|Mayor]]
| jurisdiction = Hyderabad
| leader1           = [[Gadwal Vijayalakshmi]]
| foundation = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|br=yes|1869}},<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ghmc.gov.in/greaterhyd.asp |title=Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation |website=ghmc.gov.in |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017055525/http://ghmc.gov.in/greaterhyd.asp |archive-date=17 October 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
| party1           = [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi|TRS]]
| leader1_type = [[Mayor of Hyderabad, India|Mayor]]
| election1         = [[2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election|11 February 2021]]
| leader1 =
| leader2_type     = [[Mayor of Hyderabad, India|Deputy Mayor]]
| party1 =  
| leader2           = Mothe Sri Latha Reddy
| election1 = [[2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election|11 February 2021]]
| party2           = [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi|TRS]]
| leader2_type = [[Mayor of Hyderabad, India|Deputy Mayor]]
| election2         = [[2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election|11 February 2021]]
| leader2 =
| leader3_type     = [[Municipal commissioner]]
| party2 =
| leader3           = Lokesh Kumar, IAS
| election2 = [[2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election|11 February 2021]]
| Official language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]]
| leader3_type = [[Municipal commissioner]]
| seats             ='''150'''
| leader3 = R. V. Karnan (IAS)
| structure1       = Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Dec 2020.svg
|preceded_by=[[Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad]] (2007)
| structure1_res   = 300px
|succeeded_by = *Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
| political_groups1 =
*[[Cyberabad Municipal Corporation]] and
'''Government (56)'''
*[[Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation]]<br/> (2026) <ref>{{cite web | title=Congress' Big Hyderabad Municipal Body Shake Up Before Crucial Election | date=11 February 2026 | url=https://www.ndtv.com/south/congress-big-hyderabad-municipal-body-shake-up-before-crucial-election-10986744}}</ref>
*{{colorbox|#FFC0DB}} [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi|TRS]] (56)
| seats = '''150'''
''' Outside Support for Government (44)'''
| structure1 =  
*{{colorbox|#009F3C}} [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen|AIMIM]] (44)<ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ghmc-polls-trs-wins-mayoral-posts-with-aimim-extending-last-minute-support-101613050221656.html Hindustan Times]</ref>
| structure1_res = 300px
'''Opposition (47)'''
| political_groups1 =  
*{{colorbox|#FF9933}} [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] (47)
*{{colorbox|{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}}} [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] (43)<ref name="bypoll" />
'''Others (3)'''
* {{colorbox|{{party color|Bharat Rashtra Samithi}}}} [[Bharat Rashtra Samithi|BRS]] (43)<ref name="bypoll">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/jolt-to-bjp-as-rajasekhar-of-congress-wins-in-lingojiguda/articleshow/82376988.cms|title = Jolt to BJP as Rajasekhar of Congress wins in Lingojiguda &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]] | date=4 May 2021 }}</ref><ref name="defection">{{Cite web |author=News Desk |date=17 October 2023 |title=Hyderabad: BRS Madhapur corporator Jagadeeshwar Goud joins Congress |url=https://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-brs-madhapur-corporator-jagadeeshwar-goud-joins-congress-2726179/ |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=The Siasat Daily |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="defection2" />
*{{colorbox|#00BFFF}} [[Indian National Congress|INC]] (3)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/hyderabad/jolt-to-bjp-as-rajasekhar-of-congress-wins-in-lingojiguda/amp_articleshow/82376988.cms|title = Jolt to BJP as Rajasekhar of Congress wins in Lingojiguda &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India}}</ref>
*{{colorbox|{{party color|All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen}}}} [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen|AIMIM]] (41)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ghmc-polls-trs-wins-mayoral-posts-with-aimim-extending-last-minute-support-101613050221656.html|title=Hindustan Times |date=11 February 2021 }}</ref>
| last_election1   = [[2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election|1 December 2020]]
*{{colorbox|{{party color|Indian National Congress}}}} [[Indian National Congress|INC]] (23)<ref name="defection" /><ref name="defection2">{{Cite web |last=|first=|date=27 October 2023 |title=Ex-Congress Leader to Form Revanth Badhitula Sena |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/271023/congress-leader-from-hyderabad-joins-brs.html |access-date=10 January 2024 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref>
| next_election1   = 2025
| last_election1 = [[2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election|1 December 2020]]
| session_res      =  
| next_election1 = TBD (To be decided)
| meeting_place     = GHMC Building
| session_room = Ghmc1.jpg
| website           = {{url|http://www.ghmc.gov.in/}}
| meeting_place = GHMC Building
| motto             = On Mission Tomorrow
| website = {{URL|http://www.ghmc.gov.in/}}
| motto = On Mission Tomorrow
}}
}}


The '''Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation''' (GHMC) is the civic body that oversees [[Hyderabad]], the capital and largest city of the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. It is the local government for the cities of [[Hyderabad]] and [[Secunderabad]]. It is one of the [[List of municipal corporations in India|largest municipal corporations in India]] with a population of 7.9 million and an area of 650&nbsp;km².
The '''Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation''' ('''GHMC''') is the civic body that oversees [[Hyderabad]], the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It is the local government for the city of Hyderabad. The GHMC is responsible for civic administration, including urban planning, sanitation, road maintenance, and public health services. It was the [[List of municipal corporations in India|largest municipal corporations in India]] with an area of 2053&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-12-01 |title=GHMC expansion plan likely to double wards of civic body to 300 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ghmc-expansion-plan-likely-to-double-wards-of-civic-body-to-300/articleshow/125679581.cms |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> until 11 February 2026, when GHMC was split into three independent municipal corporations.<ref name="richest"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/civic-split-raises-red-flags-over-fiscal-strain/articleshow/128272911.cms|title=Civic split raises red flags over fiscal strain}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


=== Hyderabad Municipal Board and Chaderghat Municipal Board ===
=== Hyderabad Municipal Board (1869–1933) ===
In 1869, Municipal administration was first introduced for the city of Hyderabad. The city of Hyderabad was divided into four and the suburbs of Chaderghat were divided into five divisions. The whole management of both the city and the suburbs was handled by the then City Police Commissioner, Kotwal-e-Baldia.<ref name="ghmc.gov.in">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ghmc.gov.in/ |title=ghmc.gov.in |access-date=23 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090101030345/http://ghmc.gov.in/ |archive-date=1 January 2009 |url-status=bot: unknown |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In 1869, municipal administration was first introduced for the city of Hyderabad.<ref name="hy1">{{cite news |title=Birth and growth of Hyderabad municipal corporation |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2013/sep/16/birth-and-growth-of-hyderabad-municipal-corporation-517183.html |access-date=18 June 2022 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=16 September 2013}}</ref> The city of Hyderabad was divided into four and the suburbs of Chaderghat were divided into five divisions. The whole management of both the city and the suburbs was handled by the then City Police Commissioner, Kotwal-e-Baldia.<ref name="ghmc.gov.in">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ghmc.gov.in/ |title=ghmc.gov.in |access-date=23 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090101030345/http://ghmc.gov.in/ |archive-date=1 January 2009 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref>


In the same year, [[Salar Jung family|Sir Salar Jung-1]], the then Prime Minister of [[Hyderabad State]] under the [[Nizam]], has constituted the Department of Municipal and Road Maintenance. He also appointed a Municipal Commissioner for Hyderabad Board and [[Chaderghat]] Board. At that time, city was just 55&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> with a population of 3.5 lakhs.
=== Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (1933–2007) ===
 
In 1886, the suburban area of Chaderghat was handed over to a separate officer and then Chaderghat became Chaderghat Municipality.
 
In 1921 Hyderabad Municipality has increased to 84&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.
 
=== Hyderabad Municipal Corporation ===
In 1933, Chaderghat Municipality was merged with Hyderabad Municipality to form Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and was given statutory status under the Hyderabad Municipal Act. During the following year (1934), the first elections were held for Municipal Corporation and a Standing Committee was appointed at that time.<ref name="ghmc.gov.in" />
In 1933, Chaderghat Municipality was merged with Hyderabad Municipality to form Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and was given statutory status under the Hyderabad Municipal Act. During the following year (1934), the first elections were held for Municipal Corporation and a Standing Committee was appointed at that time.<ref name="ghmc.gov.in" />


Jubilee Hills Municipality
In 1937, Jubilee Hills Municipality was formed by the amalgamation of Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills. Later, in 1942, the corporation status for the city was removed. In the year 1945, Secunderabad Municipality was formed. Again in 1950, Hyderabad regained its lost Corporation status along with the amalgamation of Jubilee Hills Municipality.
In the year 1937, Jubilee Hills Municipality was formed by the amalgamation of Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills. Later, in 1942, the corporation status for the city has been removed due to some issues.


Secunderabad Municipality
The Hyderabad Corporation and the Secunderabad Corporation, were established in 1950 via the Hyderabad Corporation Act. Jubilee Hills Municipality merged in Hyderabad Corporation during this time.<ref name="ghmc.gov.in" /> In 1955, the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act merged the [[municipal corporation]]s overseeing Hyderabad and neighbouring Secunderabad.
In the year 1945, Secunderabad Municipality was formed. Again in 1950, Hyderabad regained its lost Corporation status along with the amalgamation of Jubilee Hills Municipality.


Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad
Once again in 1955, both the municipal corporations of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were merged to form Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH). In 1956, Hyderabad became capital of Andhra Pradesh after the state was formed.
The Hyderabad Corporation and the Secunderabad Corporation, were established in 1950 via the Hyderabad Corporation Act. Jubilee Hills Municipality merged in Hyderabad Corporation during this time.<ref name="ghmc.gov.in" /> In 1955, the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act merged the [[municipal corporation]]s overseeing Hyderabad and neighbouring Secunderabad.<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[File:Greater Hyderabad.jpg|thumb|Greater Hyderabad]] -->


Once again in 1955, both the municipal corporations of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were merged to form Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH). In 1956, Hyderabad became capital of Andhra Pradesh after the state was formed.
=== Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (2007–2025) ===
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation was formed on 16 April 2007 by merging 12 municipalities and 8&nbsp;gram panchayats with the [[Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad]]. The municipalities are [[L. B. Nagar]], [[Gaddi Annaram]], [[Uppal Kalan]], [[Malkajgiri]], [[Kapra]], [[Alwal]], [[Quthbullapur]], [[Kukatpally]], [[Serilingampally]], [[Rajendranagar]], [[Ramachandrapuram, Medak district|Ramachandrapuram]], and [[Patancheru]]. These municipalities are in [[Rangareddy district]] and [[Medak district]]. The panchayats are [[Shamshabad]], Satamarai, Jallapalli, Mamdipalli, Mankhal, Almasguda, Sardanagar and Ravirala.


=== Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation ===
The Government Order 261 was initially issued in July 2005. Now, the Supreme Court has rejected the plea to interfere into the matter, the Andhra Pradesh government has passed the GO 261 that is related to the creation of Greater Hyderabad on 16 April 2007. Earlier, the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad had a population of 45 lakhs living in an area of 172&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. The new urban agglomeration sprawls across {{convert|625|km2|sqmi}} with a population of 67 lakhs.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/New-geographical-map-of-Hyderabad-released/articleshow/45543021.cms|title=New geographical map of Hyderabad released|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 December 2014 }}</ref> The erstwhile city of the Nizams has now transformed into an area far greater.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation was formed on 16 April 2007 by merging 12 municipalities and 8&nbsp;gram panchayats with the [[Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad]]. The municipalities are [[L. B. Nagar]], [[Gaddi annaram]], [[Secunderabad]], [[Malkajgiri]], [[Kapra]], [[Alwal]], [[Qutubullapur]], [[Kukatpally]], [[Serilingampalle]], [[Rajendranagar]], [[Ramachandrapuram, Medak district|Ramachandrapuram]], and [[Patancheru]]. These municipalities are in [[Rangareddy district]] and [[Medak district]]. The panchayats are [[Shamshabad]], Satamarai, Jallapalli, Mamdipalli, Mankhal, Almasguda, Sardanagar and Ravirala.


The Government Order 261 was initially issued in July 2005. Now, the Supreme Court has rejected the plea to interfere into the matter, the Andhra Pradesh government has passed the GO 261 that is related to the creation of Greater Hyderabad on 16 April 2007. Earlier, the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad had a population of 45 lakhs living in an area of 172&nbsp;km². The new urban agglomeration sprawls across {{convert|625|km2|sqmi}} with a population of 67 lakhs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/New-geographical-map-of-Hyderabad-released/articleshow/45543021.cms|title=New geographical map of Hyderabad released}}</ref> The erstwhile city of the Nizams has now transformed into an area far greater.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) comprises the limits of the erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) along with 10 municipalities and 8 panchayats in erstwhile [[Ranga Reddy district]] and 2 municipalities in erstwhile [[Medak district]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/greater-hyderabad-formed-107041801041_1.html|title=Greater Hyderabad formed}}</ref> Secunderabad cantonment does not come under purview of GHMC. There are eight civilian wards in Secunderabad Cantonment Board, with a population of four lakh.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 December 2018 |title=Secunderabad Cantonment Board met just twice this year to discuss people issues |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/dec/28/scb-met-just-twice-this-year-to-discuss-peoples-issues-1917509.html}}</ref>
[[File:Ghmc building.jpg|thumb|GHMC Head Office]]
[[File:Ghmc building.jpg|thumb|GHMC Head Office]]
The Government has decided to divide the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation into Six zones in 2019 (south, east, north, north east, west and central zones), [[List of Hyderabad Corporation wards|30 circles and 150 wards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/sixth-zone-created-in-ghmc/article23842019.ece|title=Sixth zone created in GHMC|newspaper=The Hindu|date=11 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/ghmcs-new-circles-to-be-established-by-june-1/article18579435.ece|title=GHMC's new circles to be established by June 1|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/telangana-reports-one-more-death-31-new-cases/1829490|title=Telangana reports one more death, 31 new cases}}</ref> [[Old City (Hyderabad, India)|Old City]] has about 50 wards in seven circles. Each ward would cover about 40,000 - 50,000 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ghmc-to-add-50-more-wards-act-to-be-amended/articleshow/74719087.cms|title=GHMC to add 50 more wards, Act to be amended}}</ref> The GHMC is headed by a Commissioner and also has a Special Commissioner both of whom belong to [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]. Each zone will have a zonal commissioner, an officer of the rank of additional commissioner with a deputy municipal commissioners heading every circle. There will also be a separate engineering wing with an Engineer in Chief and Chief Engineer at head office level and a superintending engineer for each zone; a town planning wing with Additional Commissioner (Planning) and a Chief City Planner at the head office level and a city planner for each zone.
The Government has decided to divide the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation into six zones in 2019 (south, east, north, north east, west and central zones), [[Administrative divisions of Hyderabad|30 circles and 150 wards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/sixth-zone-created-in-ghmc/article23842019.ece|title=Sixth zone created in GHMC|newspaper=The Hindu|date=11 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/ghmcs-new-circles-to-be-established-by-june-1/article18579435.ece|title=GHMC's new circles to be established by June 1|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/|title=Outlook India - India's Best Magazine&#124; Find Latest News, Top Headlines, Live Updates|website=Outlook India}}</ref> [[Old City (Hyderabad, India)|Old City]] has about 50 wards in seven circles. Each ward would cover about 40,000 - 50,000 people.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ghmc-to-add-50-more-wards-act-to-be-amended/articleshow/74719087.cms|title=GHMC to add 50 more wards, Act to be amended|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 March 2020 }}</ref> The GHMC is headed by a Commissioner and also has a Special Commissioner both of whom belong to [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]. Each zone will have a zonal commissioner, an officer of the rank of additional commissioner with a deputy municipal commissioners heading every circle. There will also be a separate engineering wing with an Engineer in Chief and Chief Engineer at head office level and a superintending engineer for each zone; a town planning wing with Additional Commissioner (Planning) and a Chief City Planner at the head office level and a city planner for each zone.


Secunderabad cantonment does not come under purview of GHMC. There are eight civilian wards in Secunderbad Cantonment Board, with a population of four lakh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/dec/28/scb-met-just-twice-this-year-to-discuss-peoples-issues-1917509.html|title=Secunderabad Cantonment Board met just twice this year to discuss people issues}}</ref>
In February 2018, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has listed its municipal bonds on the [[Bombay Stock Exchange]] (BSE). The civic body became the second to list its bonds on the BSE's newly launched bond platform.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indtoday.com/ghmc-lists-its-bonds-on-bse-bond-platform/|title = GHMC lists its bonds on BSE bond platform &#124; INDToday|date = 22 February 2018}}</ref>


In February 2018, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has listed its municipal bonds on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The civic body became the second to list its bonds on the BSE’s newly launched bond platform.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indtoday.com/ghmc-lists-its-bonds-on-bse-bond-platform/|title = GHMC lists its bonds on BSE bond platform &#124; INDToday|date = 22 February 2018}}</ref>
===Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (2025-2026)===


== Jurisdiction ==
In November 2025, it was announced that the 27 adjoining [[List of urban local bodies in Telangana|urban local bodies]] (7 municipal corporations: [[Badangpet]], [[Bandlaguda Jagir Municipal Corporation|Bandlaguda Jagir]], [[Meerpet–Jillelguda]], [[Boduppal]], [[Peerzadiguda]], [[Jawaharnagar, Telangana|Jawaharnagar]], [[Nizampet]] and 20 municipalities: [[Pedda Amberpet]], [[Jalpally]], [[Shamshabad]], [[Turkayamjal]], [[Manikonda]], [[Narsingi, Ranga Reddy district|Narsingi]], [[Adibatla]], [[Tukkuguda]], [[Medchal]], [[Dammaiguda]], [[Nagaram, Medchal–Malkajgiri district|Nagaram]], [[Pocharam, Medak district|Pocharam]], [[Ghatkesar]], [[Gundlapochampalli]], [[Thumkunta]], [[Kompally]], [[Dundigal]], [[Bolarum]], [[Tellapur]], [[Ameenpur]]) will be merged into GHMC.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-11-26 |title=Megapolis in making: Hyderabad set for major expansion as 27 ULBs join GHMC; 150 wards to get Rs 2cr each in massive development drive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/megapolis-in-making-hyderabad-set-for-major-expansion-as-27-ulbs-join-ghmc-150-wards-to-get-rs-2cr-each-in-massive-development-drive/articleshow/125578768.cms |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2025-11-26 |title=Telangana Cabinet approves GHMC expansion, underground power network, new DISCOM |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2025/Nov/26/telangana-cabinet-approves-ghmc-expansion-underground-power-network-new-discom |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2025-11-25 |title=Hyderabad to expand, Telangana Cabinet approves merging 27 urban local bodies with GHMC |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/telangana/hyderabad-to-expand-telangana-cabinet-approves-merging-27-urban-local-bodies-with-ghmc |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Keval |first=Varun |date=2025-11-25 |title=Hyderabad: GHMC Becomes Bigger Than Ever: New Map, New Jurisdictions, New Rules |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/hyderabad-ghmc-becomes-bigger-than-ever-new-map-new-jurisdictions-new-rules-1026185 |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> On 3 December 2025, the government order was issued stating that merger came into effect from 2 December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-03 |title=బృహత్ నగరంగా హైదరాబాద్ - జీహెచ్ ఎంసీలో విలీనమైన 27 పట్టణ స్థానిక సంస్థలు |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/te/state/telangana-government-issues-notification-on-ghmc-expansion-updates-telangana-news-tgs25120306818 |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=te |quote=జీహెచ్ ఎంసీ విస్తరణను నవంబర్ 25న మంత్రివర్గం ఆమోదించడం, డిసెంబర్ 1న జీహెచ్ఎంసీ చట్టం, తెలంగాణ పురపాలక చట్టాల సవరణకు గవర్నర్ ఆమోదముద్ర వేయడంతో వెనువెంటనే నోటిఫికేషన్ జారీ చేసిన ప్రభుత్వ ప్రధాన కార్యదర్శి రామకృష్ణారావు, డిసెంబర్ 2 నుంచే 27 పట్టణ స్థానిక సంస్థలు జీహెచ్ ఎంసీలో విలీనమైనట్లు ఉత్తర్వుల్లో పేర్కొన్నారు. |trans-quote=Following the cabinet's approval of the expansion of GHMC on 25 November 2025 and the Governor's approval of the amendment to the GHMC Act and the Telangana Municipal Acts on 1 December 2025, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao issued a notification immediately, stating in the order that 27 urban local bodies have been merged into GHMC from 2 December 2025.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Swathi |first=V. |date=2025-12-03 |title=GHMC expansion notified with 57 circles |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/ghmc-expansion-notified-with-57-circles/article70353842.ece |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ABN |date=2025-12-04 |title=Greater Hyderabad: విలీనం.. ఇక అధికారికం |url=https://www.andhrajyothy.com/2025/telangana/greater-hyderabad-merger-official-20-municipalities-and-7-corporations-added-to-ghmc-ksv-1472033.html |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=Andhrajyothy Telugu News |language=te}}</ref> The number of wards were increased to 300.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2025-12-09 |title=State notifies GHMC ward strength at 300 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2025/Dec/09/state-notifies-ghmc-ward-strength-at-300 |access-date=2025-12-09 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-12-08 |title=Expanded GHMC to have 300 wards |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/expanded-ghmc-to-have-300-wards/article70373741.ece |access-date=2025-12-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) comprises the erstwhile Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, plus 10 municipalities & 8 panchayats in erstwhile [[Ranga Reddy district]], 2 municipalities in erstwhile [[Medak district]].


The 10 municipalities in erstwhile Ranga Reddy district are: [[L. B. Nagar]], [[Gaddi annaram]], [[Uppal Kalan]], [[Malkajgiri]], [[Kapra]], [[Alwal]], [[Qutubullapur]], [[Kukatpally]], [[Serilingampalle]] and [[Rajendranagar]]
===GHMC split (2026-present)===
On 11 February 2026, The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) was divided into three corporations: GHMC, MMC, and CMC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/ias-officers-transfers-feb-2026-new-commissioners-appointed-for-malkajgiri-and-cyberabad-municipal-corporations/article70618109.ece|title=New Commissioners appointed for Malkajgiri and Cyberabad municipal corporations}}</ref><ref name="richest">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/cyberabad-municipal-corporation-set-to-become-richest-civic-body-in-telangana/articleshow/128221834.cms|title=Cyberabad Municipal Corporation set to become richest civic body in Telangana}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/newly-formed-malkajgiri-cyberabad-civic-corporations-in-hyderabad-stare-at-groundwater-depletion/articleshow/128572504.cms|title=Newly formed Malkajgiri, Cyberabad civic corporations in Hyderabad stare at groundwater depletion}}</ref> Following the end of the local body term on 9 February 2026, the Government of Telangana appointed special commissioners until the next local body elections are held.
<ref>{{cite web
|title=GHMC set for trifurcation: Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri corporations to be formed
|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/ghmc-set-for-trifurcation-hyderabad-cyberabad-and-malkajgiri-corporations-to-be-formed-1935541
|website=Deccan Chronicle
|access-date=10 February 2026
}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |last=Murthy |first=Sistla Dakshina |title=GHMC bifurcated: Cyberabad, Malkajgiri to have separate municipal corporations |url=https://newsmeter.in/regional/telangana/ghmc-bifurcated-cyberabad-malkajgiri-to-have-separate-municipal-corporations-762883 |website=NewsMeter |date=11 February 2026 |access-date=11 February 2026}}</ref> All the three corporations are governed by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/all-the-three-corporations-to-be-governed-by-the-ghmc-act-1955/article70620480.ece|title=All the three corporations to be governed by the GHMC Act, 1955}}</ref> The reorganised GHMC covers approximately 689 &nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/six-zones-with-30-circles-in-reorganised-ghmc/article70618646.ece|title=Six zones with 30 Circles in reorganised GHMC}}</ref>


The 8 panchayats in erstwhile Ranga Reddy district are: [[Shamshabad]], Satamarai, Jallapalli, Mamdipalli, Mankhal, Almasguda, Sardanagar and Ravirala
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Present Corporation
The 2 municipalities in erstwhile sangareddy district are: [[Ramachandrapuram, Medak district|Ramachandrapuram]] and [[Patancheru]]
! Future Corporation
 
! Area of Jurisdiction (in &nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>)
At present, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is spread across 4 districts - [[Hyderabad district, India|Hyderabad district]], [[Medchal district]], [[Ranga Reddy district]], and [[Sangareddy district]].
! Zone
! Wards
! Total
! Special Commissioners
! Special Chief Secretary
|-
| rowspan="12" | '''[[GHMC]]'''
| rowspan="3" | '''MMC - [[Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation]]'''
| rowspan="3" | '''727'''
| [[Uppal Kalan|Uppal]]
| 24
| rowspan="3" | 74
| rowspan="3" | {{plainlist|
* T. Vinay Krishna Reddy
}}
| rowspan="12" | {{plainlist|
* Jayesh Ranjan}}
|-
| [[L. B. Nagar]]
| 24
|-
| [[Malkajgiri]]
| 26
|-
| rowspan="3" | '''CMC - [[Cyberabad Municipal Corporation]]'''
| rowspan="3" | '''637'''
| [[Kukatpally]]
| 23
| rowspan="3" | 76
| rowspan="3" | {{plainlist|
* G. Srijana
}}
|-
| [[Quthbullapur]]
| 27
|-
| [[Serilingampally]]
| 26
|-
| rowspan="6" | '''GHMC - [[Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation]]'''
| rowspan="6" | '''689'''
| [[Secunderabad]]
| 28
| rowspan="6" | 150
| rowspan="6" | {{plainlist|
* R.V. Karnan
}}
|-
| [[Khairatabad]]
| 25
|-
| [[Golconda]]
| 26
|-
| [[Charminar]]
| 25
|-
| [[Rajendranagar]]
| 29
|-
| [[Shamshabad]]
| 17
|-
! colspan="2" | '''Total'''
! '''2053'''
! —
! '''300'''
! '''300'''
! —
! —
|}


==Administration==
==Administration==
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is headed by a [[Municipal Commissioner (India)|Municipal Commissioner]], an [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] officer. The commissioner wields the executive power of the house. A quinquennial election is held to elect corporators to power. The corporators are responsible for overseeing that their constituencies have the basic civic infrastructure in place, and that there is no lacuna on the part of the authorities.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is headed by a [[Municipal commissioner (India)|Municipal Commissioner]], an [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] officer. The commissioner wields the executive power of the house. A quinquennial election is held to elect corporators to power. The corporators are responsible for overseeing that their constituencies have the basic civic infrastructure in place, and that there is no lacuna on the part of the authorities.


=== Executive ===
=== Executive ===
The Andhra Pradesh Government has appointed CVSK Sarma as the first Chief Commissioner of GHMC in 2007. There is also a provision for a directly elected mayor of Hyderabad. However, the Chief Commissioner can allocate more funds and in general has more power
The Andhra Pradesh Government appointed CVSK Sarma as the first Chief Commissioner of GHMC in 2007. There is also a provision for a directly elected mayor of Hyderabad. However, the Chief Commissioner can allocate more funds and in general has more power.


=== Legislature ===
=== Legislature ===
The term of the legislature of precursor to the GHMC namely the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, then simply called by the same name ended before the formation of the GHMC. The Standing Committee of the Legislature takes a major role in the decision making process within the legislature when it is in session. 64 ex-officio members including 5 Lok Sabha MPs whose constituencies are in GHMC jurisdiction vote in GHMC election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/010216/ghmc-polls-candidates-shying-away-from-poll-expenditure.html|title=GHMC poll fray 2016|date=February 2016}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/GHMC-in-dilemma-over-ex-officio-members/articleshow/5280541.cms|title=GHMC in dilemma over ex-officio members}}</ref><ref name="sakshipost.com">http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/72601-here-are-the-50-ex-officio-members-eligible-to-vote-in-ghmc-mayor-election.html{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
{{Further|List of mayors of Hyderabad}}
The term of the legislature of precursor to the GHMC namely the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, then simply called by the same name ended before the formation of the GHMC. The Standing Committee of the Legislature takes a major role in the decision-making process within the legislature when it is in session. 64 ex-officio members including 5 Lok Sabha MPs whose constituencies are in GHMC jurisdiction vote in GHMC election.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/010216/ghmc-polls-candidates-shying-away-from-poll-expenditure.html|title=GHMC poll fray 2016|date=February 2016}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/GHMC-in-dilemma-over-ex-officio-members/articleshow/5280541.cms|title=GHMC in dilemma over ex-officio members|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=29 November 2009 }}</ref><ref name="sakshipost.com">http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/72601-here-are-the-50-ex-officio-members-eligible-to-vote-in-ghmc-mayor-election.html{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


The [[Mayor of Hyderabad (India)|Mayor]] is the head of the house. They function through four organs namely Council, Mayor, standing Committees and commissioner. The council, which consists of the registered voters of the corporation, is a deliberative body.
The [[Mayor of Hyderabad (India)|Mayor]] is the head of the house. They function through four organs namely Council, Mayor, standing Committees and commissioner. The council, which consists of the registered voters of the corporation, is a deliberative body.
[[File:Ghmc1.jpg|thumb|Ghmc Building]]


== Administrative divisions of GHMC ==
== Administrative divisions of GHMC ==
{{Main|Hyderabad Corporation zones, circles and wards}}
{{Main|Administrative divisions of Hyderabad}}
[[File:GHMC NEW ZONES,CIRCLE MAP.jpg|thumb|Greater Hyderabad Zones and Circle 2019]]
[[File:Wards of Hyderabad 2011.pdf|thumb|]]


The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is the civic body that oversees [[Hyderabad]], the capital and largest city in the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. It is the local government for the cities of Hyderabad and [[Secunderabad]]. Its geographical area covers most of the urban development agency the [[Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority]] (HMDA).  24 Assembly constituencies comes under GHMC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/kcrs-early-election-gamble-gives-enough-ammo-to-trs/articleshow/66104449.cms|title=KCR's early election gamble gives enough ammo to TRS}}</ref> 64 ex-officio members including 5 Lok Sabha MPs whose constituencies are in GHMC jurisdiction vote in GHMC election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/010216/ghmc-polls-candidates-shying-away-from-poll-expenditure.html|title=GHMC poll fray 2016|date=February 2016}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref name="sakshipost.com"/>
[[File:GHMC ZONES,CIRCLES,WARDS MAP DEC 2025.jpg|thumb|The new GHMC is divided into 12 municipal zones]]


== Responsibilities ==
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is the civic body that oversees [[Hyderabad]], the capital and largest city in the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. It is the local government for the cities of Hyderabad and [[Secunderabad]]. Its geographical area covers most of the urban development agency the [[Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority]] (HMDA). 24 Assembly constituencies comes under GHMC.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/24-seats-at-stake-as-titans-clash-for-greater-hyderabad-pie/articleshow/104514077.cms?from=mdr|title=24 seats at stake as titans clash for Greater Hyderabad pie|newspaper=The Times of India |date=18 October 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/kcrs-early-election-gamble-gives-enough-ammo-to-trs/articleshow/66104449.cms|title=KCR's early election gamble gives enough ammo to TRS|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=7 October 2018 }}</ref> 64 ex-officio members including 5 Lok Sabha MPs whose constituencies are in GHMC jurisdiction vote in GHMC election.<ref name="auto"/><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref name="sakshipost.com"/>
The body is responsible for administering and providing basic infrastructure to the city.
# Building and Maintenance of roads, streets and flyovers.
# Garbage disposal and street cleanliness
# Public Municipal schools
# Street lighting
# Maintenance of parks and open spaces
# Urban development and city planning of new areas.
# Registering of births and deaths.
# Health & Sanitation
GHMC co-ordinates with various other government organizations like [[Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|HMDA]], [[Hyderabad Metro|HMR]], [[Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board|HMWS&SB]], [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation|TSRTC]], [[Hyderabad Police|Hyderabad Traffic Police]], [[TSSPDCL]], [[Irrigation]] etc. for delivering these basic urban services.


== Greater Hyderabad Municipal Elections ==
== Elections ==
=== 2020 GHMC election ===
{{Main|2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election}}


=== 2020 GHMC Elections ===
After 2016, third GHMC elections were held in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 November 2020|title=GHMC elections: What Hyderabad wants|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ghmc-elections-what-hyderabad-wants/articleshow/79363000.cms|access-date=23 November 2020|website=Times of india|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=4 December 2020|title=GHMC results: BJP makes massive inroads at the expense of.TRS|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/ghmc-results-bjp-makes-massive-inroads-at-the-expense-of-trs-923392.html|access-date=4 December 2020|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> The GHMC council's term will end on Feb 11, 2026.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ghmc-may-be-put-under-special-officers-rule-as-poll-rejig-face-delays/articleshow/125597809.cms|title=GHMC may be put under special officer’s rule as poll, rejig face delays}}</ref>
{{Main|2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election}}
After 2016, third GHMC elections were held in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Team|first=DNA Web|date=2020-11-23|title=GHMC elections: What Hyderabad wants|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ghmc-elections-what-hyderabad-wants/articleshow/79363000.cms|access-date=2020-11-23|website=Times of india|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-04|title=GHMC results: BJP makes massive inroads at the expense of.TRS|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/ghmc-results-bjp-makes-massive-inroads-at-the-expense-of-trs-923392.html|access-date=2020-12-04|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>
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=== 2016 GHMC Elections ===
=== 2016 GHMC election ===
Second GHMC election were conduced in February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Team|first=DNA Web|date=2017-02-05|title=GHMC Election Results: TRS sweeps, Congress and TDP decimated|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ghmc-election-results-counting-begins-for-greater-hyderabad-municipal-corporation-elections-2174308|access-date=2020-07-05|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>
{{main|2016 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election}}
 
Second GHMC election were conduced in February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 February 2017|title=GHMC Election Results: TRS sweeps, Congress and TDP decimated|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ghmc-election-results-counting-begins-for-greater-hyderabad-municipal-corporation-elections-2174308|access-date=5 July 2020|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>
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=== 2010 GHMC Elections ===
=== 2009 GHMC election ===
{{Main|2009 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election}}
 
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==See also==
==See also==
 
{{Portal|Hyderabad}}
* [[List of Hyderabad Corporation wards|List of Hyderabad Corporation wards, circles and zones]]
* [[Administrative divisions of Hyderabad]]
* [[Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|ghmc.gov.in}}
*{{Official website|ghmc.gov.in}}
*[https://hyderabad.urbanobservatory.in/ Hyderabad Urban Labs map]


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Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
Logo
Type
Type
History
Founded1869
(157 years ago) (1869),[1]
Preceded byMunicipal Corporation of Hyderabad (2007)
Succeeded by
Leadership
R. V. Karnan (IAS)
Structure
Seats150
Political groups
  •   BJP (43)[3]
  •   BRS (43)[3][4][5]
  •   AIMIM (41)[6]
  •   INC (23)[4][5]
Elections
Last election
1 December 2020
Next election
TBD (To be decided)
Motto
On Mission Tomorrow
Meeting place
GHMC Building
Website
www.ghmc.gov.in

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is the civic body that oversees Hyderabad, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It is the local government for the city of Hyderabad. The GHMC is responsible for civic administration, including urban planning, sanitation, road maintenance, and public health services. It was the largest municipal corporations in India with an area of 2053 km2[7] until 11 February 2026, when GHMC was split into three independent municipal corporations.[8][9]

History

Hyderabad Municipal Board (1869–1933)

In 1869, municipal administration was first introduced for the city of Hyderabad.[10] The city of Hyderabad was divided into four and the suburbs of Chaderghat were divided into five divisions. The whole management of both the city and the suburbs was handled by the then City Police Commissioner, Kotwal-e-Baldia.[11]

Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (1933–2007)

In 1933, Chaderghat Municipality was merged with Hyderabad Municipality to form Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and was given statutory status under the Hyderabad Municipal Act. During the following year (1934), the first elections were held for Municipal Corporation and a Standing Committee was appointed at that time.[11]

In 1937, Jubilee Hills Municipality was formed by the amalgamation of Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills. Later, in 1942, the corporation status for the city was removed. In the year 1945, Secunderabad Municipality was formed. Again in 1950, Hyderabad regained its lost Corporation status along with the amalgamation of Jubilee Hills Municipality.

The Hyderabad Corporation and the Secunderabad Corporation, were established in 1950 via the Hyderabad Corporation Act. Jubilee Hills Municipality merged in Hyderabad Corporation during this time.[11] In 1955, the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act merged the municipal corporations overseeing Hyderabad and neighbouring Secunderabad.

Once again in 1955, both the municipal corporations of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were merged to form Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH). In 1956, Hyderabad became capital of Andhra Pradesh after the state was formed.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (2007–2025)

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation was formed on 16 April 2007 by merging 12 municipalities and 8 gram panchayats with the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad. The municipalities are L. B. Nagar, Gaddi Annaram, Uppal Kalan, Malkajgiri, Kapra, Alwal, Quthbullapur, Kukatpally, Serilingampally, Rajendranagar, Ramachandrapuram, and Patancheru. These municipalities are in Rangareddy district and Medak district. The panchayats are Shamshabad, Satamarai, Jallapalli, Mamdipalli, Mankhal, Almasguda, Sardanagar and Ravirala.

The Government Order 261 was initially issued in July 2005. Now, the Supreme Court has rejected the plea to interfere into the matter, the Andhra Pradesh government has passed the GO 261 that is related to the creation of Greater Hyderabad on 16 April 2007. Earlier, the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad had a population of 45 lakhs living in an area of 172 km2. The new urban agglomeration sprawls across 625 square kilometres (241 sq mi) with a population of 67 lakhs.[12] The erstwhile city of the Nizams has now transformed into an area far greater.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) comprises the limits of the erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) along with 10 municipalities and 8 panchayats in erstwhile Ranga Reddy district and 2 municipalities in erstwhile Medak district.[13] Secunderabad cantonment does not come under purview of GHMC. There are eight civilian wards in Secunderabad Cantonment Board, with a population of four lakh.[14]

GHMC Head Office

The Government has decided to divide the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation into six zones in 2019 (south, east, north, north east, west and central zones), 30 circles and 150 wards.[15][16][17] Old City has about 50 wards in seven circles. Each ward would cover about 40,000 - 50,000 people.[18] The GHMC is headed by a Commissioner and also has a Special Commissioner both of whom belong to IAS. Each zone will have a zonal commissioner, an officer of the rank of additional commissioner with a deputy municipal commissioners heading every circle. There will also be a separate engineering wing with an Engineer in Chief and Chief Engineer at head office level and a superintending engineer for each zone; a town planning wing with Additional Commissioner (Planning) and a Chief City Planner at the head office level and a city planner for each zone.

In February 2018, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has listed its municipal bonds on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The civic body became the second to list its bonds on the BSE's newly launched bond platform.[19]

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (2025-2026)

In November 2025, it was announced that the 27 adjoining urban local bodies (7 municipal corporations: Badangpet, Bandlaguda Jagir, Meerpet–Jillelguda, Boduppal, Peerzadiguda, Jawaharnagar, Nizampet and 20 municipalities: Pedda Amberpet, Jalpally, Shamshabad, Turkayamjal, Manikonda, Narsingi, Adibatla, Tukkuguda, Medchal, Dammaiguda, Nagaram, Pocharam, Ghatkesar, Gundlapochampalli, Thumkunta, Kompally, Dundigal, Bolarum, Tellapur, Ameenpur) will be merged into GHMC.[20][21][22][23] On 3 December 2025, the government order was issued stating that merger came into effect from 2 December 2025.[24][25][26] The number of wards were increased to 300.[27][28]

GHMC split (2026-present)

On 11 February 2026, The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) was divided into three corporations: GHMC, MMC, and CMC.[29][8][30] Following the end of the local body term on 9 February 2026, the Government of Telangana appointed special commissioners until the next local body elections are held. [31] [32] All the three corporations are governed by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955.[33] The reorganised GHMC covers approximately 689  km2.[34]

Present Corporation Future Corporation Area of Jurisdiction (in  km2) Zone Wards Total Special Commissioners Special Chief Secretary
GHMC MMC - Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation 727 Uppal 24 74
  • T. Vinay Krishna Reddy
  • Jayesh Ranjan
L. B. Nagar 24
Malkajgiri 26
CMC - Cyberabad Municipal Corporation 637 Kukatpally 23 76
  • G. Srijana
Quthbullapur 27
Serilingampally 26
GHMC - Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation 689 Secunderabad 28 150
  • R.V. Karnan
Khairatabad 25
Golconda 26
Charminar 25
Rajendranagar 29
Shamshabad 17
Total 2053 — 300 300 — —

Administration

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is headed by a Municipal Commissioner, an IAS officer. The commissioner wields the executive power of the house. A quinquennial election is held to elect corporators to power. The corporators are responsible for overseeing that their constituencies have the basic civic infrastructure in place, and that there is no lacuna on the part of the authorities.

Executive

The Andhra Pradesh Government appointed CVSK Sarma as the first Chief Commissioner of GHMC in 2007. There is also a provision for a directly elected mayor of Hyderabad. However, the Chief Commissioner can allocate more funds and in general has more power.

Legislature

Further information: List of mayors of Hyderabad

The term of the legislature of precursor to the GHMC namely the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, then simply called by the same name ended before the formation of the GHMC. The Standing Committee of the Legislature takes a major role in the decision-making process within the legislature when it is in session. 64 ex-officio members including 5 Lok Sabha MPs whose constituencies are in GHMC jurisdiction vote in GHMC election.[35][36][37]

The Mayor is the head of the house. They function through four organs namely Council, Mayor, standing Committees and commissioner. The council, which consists of the registered voters of the corporation, is a deliberative body.

Administrative divisions of GHMC

Main article: Administrative divisions of Hyderabad
The new GHMC is divided into 12 municipal zones

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is the civic body that oversees Hyderabad, the capital and largest city in the Indian state of Telangana. It is the local government for the cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Its geographical area covers most of the urban development agency the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). 24 Assembly constituencies comes under GHMC.[38][39] 64 ex-officio members including 5 Lok Sabha MPs whose constituencies are in GHMC jurisdiction vote in GHMC election.[35][36][37]

Elections

2020 GHMC election

Main article: 2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election

After 2016, third GHMC elections were held in December 2020.[40][41] The GHMC council's term will end on Feb 11, 2026.[42]

S.No. Party Name Symbol Won Change
1 Bharat Rashtra Samithi 56 Decrease43
2 Bharatiya Janata Party 48 Increase44
3 All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen 44 Template:No change
4 Indian National Congress 2 Template:No change
5 Telugu Desam Party 0 Decrease1

2016 GHMC election

Main article: 2016 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election

Second GHMC election were conduced in February 2016.[43]

S.No. Party Name Symbol Alliance Won Change
1 Telangana Rashtra Samithi None 99 New
2 All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen None 44 Increase1
3 Bharatiya Janata Party NDA 4 Decrease1
4 Indian National Congress None 2 Decrease50
5 Telugu Desam Party NDA 1 Decrease44

2009 GHMC election

Main article: 2009 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election
S.No. Party Name Symbol Won
1 Indian National Congress 52
2 Telugu Desam Party 55
3 All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen 43
4 Bharatiya Janata Party 5
5 Independents 5

2002 MCH election

Main article: 2002 Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election

Last Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) elections were held in 2002 for a total of 99 wards.[44]

S.No. Party Name Symbol Won
1 All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen 34
2 Telugu Desam Party 22
3 Indian National Congress 19
4 Bharatiya Janata Party 18
5 Telangana Rashtra Samithi 2
6 Telangana Sadhana Samithi 1
7 Independents 3

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "Congress' Big Hyderabad Municipal Body Shake Up Before Crucial Election". 11 February 2026.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Jolt to BJP as Rajasekhar of Congress wins in Lingojiguda | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 May 2021.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 News Desk (17 October 2023). "Hyderabad: BRS Madhapur corporator Jagadeeshwar Goud joins Congress". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
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  7. ↑ "GHMC expansion plan likely to double wards of civic body to 300". The Times of India. 1 December 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Cyberabad Municipal Corporation set to become richest civic body in Telangana".
  9. ↑ "Civic split raises red flags over fiscal strain".
  10. ↑ "Birth and growth of Hyderabad municipal corporation". The New Indian Express. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "ghmc.gov.in". Archived from the original on 1 January 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  13. ↑ "Greater Hyderabad formed".
  14. ↑ "Secunderabad Cantonment Board met just twice this year to discuss people issues". 28 December 2018.
  15. ↑ "Sixth zone created in GHMC". The Hindu. 11 May 2018.
  16. ↑ "GHMC's new circles to be established by June 1". The Hindu. 26 May 2017.
  17. ↑ "Outlook India - India's Best Magazine| Find Latest News, Top Headlines, Live Updates". Outlook India.
  18. ↑ "GHMC to add 50 more wards, Act to be amended". The Times of India. 20 March 2020.
  19. ↑ "GHMC lists its bonds on BSE bond platform | INDToday". 22 February 2018.
  20. ↑ "Megapolis in making: Hyderabad set for major expansion as 27 ULBs join GHMC; 150 wards to get Rs 2cr each in massive development drive". The Times of India. 26 November 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  21. ↑ Service, Express News (26 November 2025). "Telangana Cabinet approves GHMC expansion, underground power network, new DISCOM". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  22. ↑ IANS (25 November 2025). "Hyderabad to expand, Telangana Cabinet approves merging 27 urban local bodies with GHMC". The News Minute. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  23. ↑ Keval, Varun (25 November 2025). "Hyderabad: GHMC Becomes Bigger Than Ever: New Map, New Jurisdictions, New Rules". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  24. ↑ "బృహత్ నగరంగా హైదరాబాద్ - జీహెచ్ ఎంసీలో విలీనమైన 27 పట్టణ స్థానిక సంస్థలు". ETV Bharat News (in తెలుగు). 3 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025. జీహెచ్ ఎంసీ విస్తరణను నవంబర్ 25న మంత్రివర్గం ఆమోదించడం, డిసెంబర్ 1న జీహెచ్ఎంసీ చట్టం, తెలంగాణ పురపాలక చట్టాల సవరణకు గవర్నర్ ఆమోదముద్ర వేయడంతో వెనువెంటనే నోటిఫికేషన్ జారీ చేసిన ప్రభుత్వ ప్రధాన కార్యదర్శి రామకృష్ణారావు, డిసెంబర్ 2 నుంచే 27 పట్టణ స్థానిక సంస్థలు జీహెచ్ ఎంసీలో విలీనమైనట్లు ఉత్తర్వుల్లో పేర్కొన్నారు. [Following the cabinet's approval of the expansion of GHMC on 25 November 2025 and the Governor's approval of the amendment to the GHMC Act and the Telangana Municipal Acts on 1 December 2025, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao issued a notification immediately, stating in the order that 27 urban local bodies have been merged into GHMC from 2 December 2025.]
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  28. ↑ "Expanded GHMC to have 300 wards". The Hindu. 8 December 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
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  33. ↑ "All the three corporations to be governed by the GHMC Act, 1955".
  34. ↑ "Six zones with 30 Circles in reorganised GHMC".
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 "GHMC poll fray 2016". February 2016.
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  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/72601-here-are-the-50-ex-officio-members-eligible-to-vote-in-ghmc-mayor-election.html[permanent dead link]
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  39. ↑ "KCR's early election gamble gives enough ammo to TRS". The Times of India. 7 October 2018.
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  44. ↑ "TDP occupies Hyderabad Municipal Corporation". The Times of India. 25 January 2002. Retrieved 27 October 2022.

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