Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Bengaluru's New Civic Authority: Find Your Area Online
Bengaluru is changing with the new Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), replacing the BBMP.
The city is now split into five new areas: Central, North, South, East, and West.
To help people, the government launched a website where residents can find their ward numbers.
This helps with taxes and getting local services.
The GBA has a new administrative council with 75 members, formed on August 26 under the Chief Minister.
The government is also asking for logo designs and planning a uniform design for the offices.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has come into effect, replacing the BBMP.
Bengaluru is now divided into five new corporations.
A dedicated website has been launched for residents to find their ward numbers.
The GBA was formed on August 26, with 75 members.
The government announced a prize for the best office design and is inviting logo designs for GBA.
- Who
- Bengaluru residents
- What
- Can now find their new corporation and ward information
- When
- As of September 2
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To facilitate tax payment and service access under the new GBA structure
- New Authority
- Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)
- Corporations
- Central, North, South, East, West
- Ward Information
- Dedicated Website Provided
- Key People
- DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah
Sources
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