January 19, 2026
GHMC area triples to 2,053 sq km; may split into three city corporations
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) expanded from 650 to 2,053 sq km after merging 27 urban bodies. Telangana may split GHMC into Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri corporations before new elections in 2026.