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Hyderabad to be Governed by 12 Zones, 60 Circles After GHMC Expansion
Hyderabad, Telangana – December 26, 2025 – In a major restructuring aimed at improving governance and efficiency, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will be divided into 12 zones and 60 circles. The Telangana State Government finalized the expansion plans, which include the addition of 27 municipalities and corporations to the GHMC, effectively tripling its area to 2,053 square kilometers.
The move accompanies an increase in the number of wards from 150 to 300. The government aims to decentralize administrative power with this restructuring.
“This expansion and restructuring will allow us to provide better services and address the unique needs of a larger, more diverse Hyderabad,” stated a government spokesperson.
The expanded GHMC will retain some of the existing zones, including Serilingampally, Kukatpally, Charminar, LB Nagar, Khairatabad, and Secunderabad, while adding new zones: Qutbullapur, Malkajgiri, Uppal, Shamshabad, Golconda and Rajendranagar. Qutbullapur zone will have the highest number of circles which is seven. Rajendranagar zone will have six circles.
The redrawing of boundaries was not without its challenges, with some residents expressing concerns about being included in certain zones. The government has attempted to address these concerns by ensuring that communities are placed in zones that best suit their needs. For example, residents of Tukkuguda were placed under Shamshabad zone jurisdiction.
The government released the official gazette notification, marking the finalization of the GHMC expansion. Zonal offices and circle offices are expected to be established in the coming months. The restructuring marks a significant step towards positioning Hyderabad as a world-class city.
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