GHMC New Zonal Office Shamshabad
Hyderabad: 26 December Posted on 11:15 AM IST
The Telangana government has officially reorganized the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into 12 administrative zones and 60 circles following a major expansion of the civic body. The move comes after the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies, including 20 municipalities and seven municipal corporations, into GHMC.
The reorganization was approved through G.O.Ms.No.292, issued by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department on December 24, 2025. With the expansion, the population under GHMC has crossed 1.34 crore, significantly increasing the administrative workload under the earlier six-zone structure.
According to officials, the primary objective of the restructuring is to decentralise governance and improve efficiency in civic administration. The existing zones were struggling to manage services across the expanded city limits, leading to delays in decision-making and implementation of civic works.
Under the new structure, GHMC will function through 12 zones and 60 circles, ensuring better coordination at the circle and ward levels. The government believes this will bring administration closer to citizens, improve accountability, and ensure uniform development across both core city areas and newly merged outskirts.
The reorganisation also aligns with the recent delimitation of 300 GHMC wards, which was undertaken to reflect population growth and geographic expansion. Officials said the new administrative framework would help streamline municipal operations, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and enhance service delivery.
The GHMC Commissioner has been directed to take immediate steps to operationalise the new zones and circles. Once implemented, the revamped structure is expected to strengthen urban governance and improve the quality of civic services across Hyderabad.
Here is the full list of new zones, circles and wards
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