Hyderabad is the capital city of Indian State, Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on the southern part of India, on the banks of River Musi. It is one of most industrially developed cities in Andhra Pradesh.
The Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad was formed in the year of 1960. The exact date of formation was 3rd August, 1960. However, there is a long history prior to the formation of this new municipal body. Before 1869, the entire municipal administration was looked upon by the city police department. In the year of 1869, the Nizam of Hyderabad formed the first municipal body. A separate commissioner was appointed to look after the municipal board. During that time, the total area under municipality was 55 sq. km. However, it increased to 84 sq. km by the year of 1921. In the year of 1933, the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act was passed. In the year of 1960, the MCH was formed. However, from April 2007, the corporation came to be known as Greater Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad. More associated municipality bodies were merged into it. Thus, one large and single municipal organization was formed. 12 municipalities from Rangareddy & Medak districts were merged. These are listed below:
- L.B. Nagar
- Malkajgiri
- Quthbullapur
- Patancheru
- Gaddiannaram
- Kapra
- Kukatpally
- Ramachandrapuram
- Uppal Kalan
- Alwal
- Serilingampalli
- Rajendranagar
The city has been divided into 5 zones under the municipality. These zones are North, South, Central, East, and West. There are also 18 circles. The municipal area has grown up by a massive rate. Presently, it is 650 sq. km. The present population of this city is near about 60 lacs.
The Greater Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad has been associated with two major housing projects: JNNURM & VAMBAY. It has also developed several playgrounds and sports complexes at different locations in the city. The list is provided below:
| Playground name | Address | Games and activities |
| Amberpet Stadium | Amberpet (near police line) | Cricket, football, hockey, tennis court, volleyball, table tennis, shuttle, karate, carom, weight lifting |
| Golconda | Golconda | Cricket, football, basketball |
| Patel Play Ground | Near Shalibanda | Volleyball, weight lifting |
| Victory Playground | Near Chadarghat | Cricket, carom, chess, gymnastics, skating, basketball, karate, wushu, kickboxing, sepak takraw, volleyball, yoga, gymnasium, table tennis. |
| Vijay Nagar Colony Sporting Ground | Vijay Nagar colony | Football |
List of construction of buildings GMCH is associated with is provided below:
- Abids Commercial Complex
- Abstract ( Complexes)
- Berappagadda Complex
- Buddha Bhavan
- Bus Depot Mulgies
- Chilkalguda
- Habsiguda Complex, Street 8
- Habsiguda Complex, Street1
- Hari Hara Kala Bhavan
- Head Office
- Kapra
- Khairtabad
- Koti Municipal Building
- Koti Sub Way
- Marredpally
- Putlibowli Complex
- Putlibowliold Stalls
- Sarai Mulgies
- Sultan Bazar
The GMCH has been quite successful in creating a neat and clean city. More importantly, the basic amenities of citizens like sewerage, transport, road, subway, flyovers, electric, and water irrigation facility are take care of by the municipality.
Contact Address:
2ND Floor, Municipal Complex, Ghmc, Tank Bund Road, Lower Tank Bund, Hyderabad – 500029
Phone: + (91)-(40)-23260052, 23225267, 23221978, 23220418, 23225397, 23220577, 24500254, 24740211
FAX: +(91)-(40)-23224824, 23225267
Website: www.ghmc.gov.in