Archive · 27 Dec 2025
GHMC Merges 20 Municipalities and 7 Corporations
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has recently merged 20 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations into its area.
This big change means that the GHMC now has more wards to manage.
The Uppal Zone, which looks after the eastern part of the city, has 24 wards spread across six circles.
The Malkajgiri Zone, covering the north and northeastern parts, has 26 wards in five circles.
The Shamshabad Zone has 12 wards, the LB Nagar Zone has 29 wards, and the Rajendranagar Zone has 10 wards.
Each circle has several smaller areas called wards, and the GHMC is now responsible for all of them.
The government has appointed IAS officers to head at least half of the 12 zones in the extended GHMC to ensure smooth functioning and decentralized administration.
The term of the GHMC council will end on February 10, 2026.
The merger aims to improve urban planning, service delivery, and grievance redressal for the people in the extended areas.
GHMC merged 20 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations into its jurisdiction.
The merger led to a comprehensive reorganization of wards in the GHMC.
Uppal Zone manages the eastern corridor with 24 wards across six circles.
Malkajgiri Zone covers the north and northeastern parts with 26 wards across five circles.
Shamshabad Zone, LB Nagar Zone, and Rajendranagar Zone have 12, 29, and 10 wards respectively.
- Who
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
- What
- Merged 20 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations into its jurisdiction and appointed IAS officers to head the zones
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified), with zonal commissioners assuming charge on Friday
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To reorganize wards, expand jurisdiction, and streamline integrated planning and civic services
Supporters of the Merger
Opponents of the Merger
Expansion of Jurisdiction
Supporters of the Merger
The merger will improve urban planning and service delivery across a larger area.
Opponents of the Merger
The merger may lead to administrative challenges and overburden the GHMC.
- Total Municipalities Merged
- 20
- Total Municipal Corporations Merged
- 7
- Total Wards in Uppal Zone
- 24
- Total Wards in Malkajgiri Zone
- 26
- Total Wards in Shamshabad Zone
- 12
- Total Wards in LB Nagar Zone
- 29
- Total Wards in Rajendranagar Zone
- 10
- Uppal Zone Circles
- 6
- Malkajgiri Zone Circles
- 5
- Term of GHMC Council
- Ends on February 10, 2026
- Special Chief Secretary Appointed
- Jayesh Ranjan
- Grievance Redressal Number
- 040-21111111
Sources
GHMC merger: Here are the details of Uppal Zone
GHMC merger: Here are the details of Malkajgiri Zone
GHMC merger: Here are the details of LB Nagar Zone
GHMC merger: Here are the details of Shamshabad Zone
GHMC merger: Here are the details of Rajendranagar Zone
GHMC merger: Here are the details of Charminar Zone
GHMC merger: Here are the details of Golconda zone
GHMC merger: Here are the details of Secunderabad zone
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