The Karnataka State government announced the formation of the Greater Mysuru City Corporation on Friday. This new body covers a total area of 341.44 square kilometers. It combines the Mysuru City Municipal Corporation, Hootagalli City Municipal Council, and the town panchayats of Srirampura, Bogadi, Rammanahalli, and Kadakola. The expansion includes Chamundi Hills Gram Panchayat and several nearby villages from other panchayats. These are Alanahalli and Lalithadripura from Alanahalli GP; Siddalingapura, Belavatha, Kesare, and Metagalli from Siddalingapura GP; Yelwala, Karakanahalli, Maidanahalli, and Megalapura from Yelwala GP; Dhanagalli, Yadahalli, Kenchalagudu, Halalu, and Kote Hundi from Dhanagalli GP; Mallahalli–Beerihundi, Gohalli, Kumarabeedu, and Ballahalli from Beerihundi GP; Shyadanahalli from Nagawala GP; and Nagawala, Bommanahalli, and Huilalu villages also from Nagawala GP. The notification was published in the official gazette on January 8, 2026. The public has 30 days to submit objections or suggestions to the Director of the Directorate of Municipal Administration, Bengaluru. Comments must be in writing with valid reasons. After the 30-day period, the proposal will go for final consideration, the notification said. This expansion aims to create a larger, unified urban governance body for Mysuru and its surroundings.