Has the Telangana government split Greater Hyderabad into three municipal corporations?
Synopsis
The Telangana government has split the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation into three corporations, namely Cyberabad and Malkajgiri, in a significant administrative reorganization. This move follows a prior merger of urban bodies, aiming to enhance governance in the rapidly expanding city. Elections for these new structures are expected soon.
Key Takeaways
Telangana government splits GHMC into three corporations.
Cyberabad and Malkajgiri are the newly formed entities.
Six of the original twelve zones will remain with GHMC.
Expected elections in April-May .
New corporations will manage populations of approximately 35 lakh each.
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (NationPress) The government of Telangana has officially restructured the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three distinct corporations. This reorganization includes the establishment of two new entities, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri, while maintaining six of the original twelve zones under GHMC.
A recent Government Order (GO) was issued on Wednesday, which formalized the creation of three municipal corporations: Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation, and the existing Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
The government appointed Jayesh Ranjan, who serves as the Special Chief Secretary to the Government in the Metropolitan Area and Urban Development Department, as the Special Officer overseeing these three corporations.
R.V. Karnan will continue his role as the Commissioner of GHMC. G. Srijana has been reassigned as the Commissioner of Cyberabad Municipal Corporation.
T. Vinay Krishna Reddy, previously an Additional Commissioner at GHMC, will now serve as the Commissioner of Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation.
According to the GO, this reorganization of GHMC was conducted after a thorough assessment of the administrative needs arising from the city's expansion.
This decision follows the recent merger of 27 surrounding urban local bodies into GHMC, forming the Core Urban Region (CURE). Last December, the government had approved the reorganization of GHMC into 12 zones and 60 circles.
Cyberabad Municipal Corporation will now include areas from the Serilingampally, Kukatpally, and Qutbullapur zones.
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation will encompass areas from the Malkajgiri, Uppal, and L.B. Nagar zones.
The remaining areas under the Shamshabad, Rajendernagar, Charminar, Golconda, Khairatabad, and Secunderabad zones will still be managed by GHMC.
The newly formed corporations will each serve a population of approximately 35 lakh, while GHMC will manage a population of around 70 lakh.
This restructuring was announced on the same day that municipal elections were taking place in seven corporations and 116 municipalities across the state.
Upcoming elections for GHMC, the two new corporations, and other urban local bodies in Telangana are anticipated to occur in April-May.
Point of View
The division of GHMC into three corporations reflects a crucial step towards improving urban governance in Telangana. As cities expand, such administrative adaptations are necessary to ensure effective management of resources and services. This move could serve as a model for other regions facing similar challenges.
NationPress
6 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the split of GHMC?
The split was prompted by a thorough evaluation of the administrative needs due to the city's expansion and population growth.
What will happen to the current zones in GHMC?
Six of the original twelve zones will remain under the jurisdiction of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
When are the elections for the new corporations expected to take place?
Elections for the newly formed corporations and GHMC are anticipated in April-May.
Who will oversee the new municipal corporations?
Jayesh Ranjan has been appointed as the Special Officer to oversee the three corporations.
What is the population served by these new corporations?
Each new corporation, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri, will serve a population of approximately 35 lakh.
