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List of urban local bodies in Gujarat

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The following is the list of urban local bodies in the state of Gujarat, India. In India, there are various types of urban local bodies such as Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Notified Area Committee, Town Area Committee, Special Purpose Agency, Township, Port Trust, Cantonment Board etc.[1][2][3]

  1. Municipal Corporations - 20
  2. Municipalities - 144
  3. Nagar Panchayat -16

Urban local governance

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Gujarat is the fifth most urbanized state in India, with 43.9% of its population living in urban areas as of the 2011 census, which is higher than the national average of 31.16%. The urban population in Gujarat has been growing rapidly and was estimated to be around 23 million in 2020. Gujarat has 247 Statutory Towns and 118 Census Towns, according to the 2011 census.

Gujarat has several rapidly growing urban centers, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Gandhinagar. Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state, is a major industrial and commercial hub, and home to several prestigious educational institutions. Surat is known for its diamond industry and is a major center for textile manufacturing, while Vadodara is a hub for the petrochemical industry. Rajkot is known for its engineering and auto parts industries, while Gandhinagar, the state capital, is a planned city that houses the administrative headquarters of the state government.

Municipal acts

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There are three municipal acts in effect in Gujarat;

Name of Act Area of Effect
Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 All Municipal Corporations in Gujarat
Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963 All Municipalities in Gujarat
Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 All Gram Panchayats and Taluka Panchayats in Gujarat

Section 3 of Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, and Section 3 of Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963 create the following categories of urban areas based on their population.

Type Population Criteria Type of Local Body
City Population more than 1,00,000 Municipal Corporation
Municipality Population of 20,000 or more, but less than 1,00,000 Municipality
Notified Area Population of less than 20,000 Notified Area Committee

Furthermore, depending on the population size, the Acts prescribe the minimum and maximum number of councillors/wards allowed within each type of local government.

Minimum and Maximum number of Councillors Allowed in Municipalities in Gujarat
Municipal Corporations
Above 40 lakhs
Above 20 lakhs but not more than 40 lakhs
Above 10 lakhs but not more than 20 lakhs
Above 5 lakhs but not more than 10 lakhs
Above 3 lakhs but not more than 5 lakhs
Above 2 lakhs but not more than 3 lakhs
Above 1 lakh but not more than 2 lakhs
Above 50,000 but not more than 1 lakh
Above 25,000 but not more than 50,000
Municipalities
Population of 50,000 or more
Population of 25,000 or more but less than 50,000
Population of less than 25,000

List of Municipal Corporations (Mahanagarpalika) in Gujarat

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See also: Municipal corporation

There are 20 Corporations in Gujarat.[4] During Budget session of 2024-25 State's Finance Minister has announced 12 new Municipal Corporations in the state. The status of Municipal Corporation has been granted by the Government of Gujarat from 25th December 2024.

Organizational structure of the AMC
S/N Corporation Name City District(s) Area (km2) Population (2011) Year Established No. of Wards No. of Seats Last Election Ruling Party Mayor Website
1 Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Ahmedabad Ahmedabad 505 82,53,084 1950 48 192 2021   BJP Pratibhaben Rakeshkumar Jain [1]
2 Anand Municipal Corporation Anand Anand 47.89 3.74,010 2024 13 52
3 Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation Bhavnagar Bhavnagar 108.27 7,71,365 1962 13 52 2021   BJP Kirtiben Dhanidhariya [2]
4 Gandhidham Municipal Corporation Gandhidham Kutch 63.49 3,23,000 2024 13 52
5 Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation Gandhinagar Gandhinagar 326 4,10,618 2010 11 44 2021   BJP Hitesh Makwana [3]
6 Junagadh Municipal Corporation Junagadh Junagadh 160 4,15,838 2002 15 60 2019   BJP Gitaben Parmar [4]
7 Jamnagar Municipal Corporation Jamnagar Jamnagar 125.67 6,82,302 1981 16 64 2021   BJP Vinodbhai Khimsuriya [5]
8 Mehsana Municipal Corporation Mehsana Mehsana 72.02 2,47,000 2024 11 44
9 Morbi Municipal Corporation Morbi Morbi 46.58 3,27,000 2024 13 52
10 Nadiad Municipal Corporation Nadiad Kheda 45.16 2,92,000 2024 13 52
11 Navsari Municipal Corporation Navsari Navsari 43.71 3,67,002 2024 11 44
12 Porbandar–Chhaya Municipal Corporation Porbandar–Chhaya Porbandar 38.43 2,82,000 2024 13 52
13 Rajkot Municipal Corporation Rajkot Rajkot 163.21 19,34,975 1973 18 72 2021   BJP Anand Patel [6]
14 Surat Municipal Corporation Surat Surat 462.14 74,90,598 1966 30 120 2021   BJP Daxesh Kishorbhai Mavani [7]
15 Surendranagar–Wadhwan Municipal Corporation Surendranagar Surendranagar 58.60 3,29,005 2024 11 44
16 Vadodara Municipal Corporation Vadodara Vadodara 220.33 3,522,221 1950 19 76 2021   BJP Pinkyben Nirajbhai Soni [8]
17 Vapi Municipal Corporation Vapi Valsad 22.44 2,23,000 2024 11 44
18 Bharuch Municipal Corporation Bharuch Bharuch 43.80 2,90,006 2024 11 44
19 Bhuj Municipal Corporation Bhuj Kutch 56.00 2,44,000 2024 11 44
20 Palanpur Municipal Corporation Palanpur Banaskantha 39.50 2,84,023 2024 11 44

List of Municipalities (Nagar Palika Parishads) in Gujarat

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There are 144 Municipalities in Gujarat.[5]

Sr.No. Municipality Name Class N0. of Wards Ruling Paty District Name Name of Zone
1 Dholka B Ahmedabad Ahmedabad
2 Viramgam B
3 Bavla C
4 Dhandhuka C
5 Sannad C
6 Bareja D
7 Chaklasi C Kheda
8 Kapadvanj C
9 Mahemdabad C
10 Dakor C
11 Kheda C
12 Kanjari D
13 Kathlal D
14 Mahudha D
15 Thasra D
16 Dhrangadhra B Surendranagar
17 Limbdi C
18 Thangadh C
19 Chotila D
20 Patadi D
21 Botad A Botad
22 Gadhada C
23 Barvada D
24 Patan A Patan Gandhinagar
25 Sidhpur B
26 Radhanpur C
27 Chansma D
28 Harij D
29 Deesa A Banaskantha
30 Dhanera C
31 Tharad C
32 Bhabhar D
33 Thara D
34 Kadi B Mahesana
35 Unja B
36 Visnagar B
37 Vadnagar C
38 Kheralu D
39 Vijapur C
40 Himmatnagar B Sabarkantha
41 Idar C
42 Khedbramha C
43 Prantij D
44 Talod D
45 Vadali D
46 Modasa B Aravalli
47 Bayad D
48 Kalol A Gandhinagar
49 Dahegam C
50 Mansa C
51 Godhra A Panchmahal Vadodara
52 Halol B
53 Kaalol C
54 Shahera D
55 Balasinor C Mahisagar
56 Lunavada C
57 Santrampur D
58 Dahod B Dahod
59 Zalod C
60 Devgadh bariya D
61 Dabhoi B Vadodara
62 Karjan C
63 Padra C
64 Savli D
65 Borsad B Anand
66 Khambhat B
67 Petlad B
68 Karamsad C
69 Umreth C
70 Vallabhvidhyanagar D
71 Anklav D
72 Oad D
73 Sojitra D
74 Boriyavi D
75 Chhotaudepur C Chhotaudepur
76 Vyara C Tapi Surat
77 Songadh C
78 Rajpipla C Narmada
79 Bilimora B Navsari
80 Gandevi D
81 Ankleswar B Bharuch
82 Jambusar C
83 Amod D
84 Valsad A Valsad
85 Paradi C
86 Umargam C
87 Dharampur D
88 Bardoli B Surat
89 Kadodara C
90 Tarsadi C
91 Mandvi (Surat) D
Bhuj A Kutch Rajkot
92 Anjar B
93 Mandvi (Kutch) B
94 Bhachau C
95 Rapar C
96 Mundra-Baroi D
97 Dhrol C Jamnagar
98 Jamjodhpur C
99 Kalavad C
100 Sikka C
101 Okha B Devbhumi Dwarka
102 Dwarka C
103 Khambhaliya C
104 Salaya C
105 Bhanvad D
106 Jamraval D
107 Vankaner C Morbi
108 Halvad C
109 Maliya-Miyana D
110 Jetpur A Rajkot
111 Gondal A
112 Dhoraji B
113 Upleta B
114 Jasdan C
115 Bhayavadar D
116 Ranavav C Porbandar
117 Kutiyana D
118 Amreli A Amreli Bhavnagar
119 Savarkundla B
120 Bagsara C
121 Jafrabad C
122 Rajula C
123 Babara C
124 Chalala D
125 Damnagar D
126 Lathi D
127 Veraval Patan A Gir Somnath
128 Una B
129 Kodinar C
130 Sutrapada C
131 Talala D
132 Keshod B Junagadh
133 Mangrol B
134 Manavadar C
135 Bantwa D
136 Chorvad D
137 Vanthli D
138 Visavadar D
139 Mahuva B Bhavnagar
140 Palitana B
141 Shihor B
142 Gariyadhar C
143 Talaja C
144 Vallabhipur D

List of Town Panchayats in Gujarat

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Overview (district wise list)

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S/N District Municipal Corporation Municipality A Class
1 Ahmedabad
2 Amreli Amreli
3 Anand
4 Aravalli
5 Banaskantha Deesa
6 Bharuch
7 Bhavnagar
8 Botad Botad
9 Chhota Udaipur
10 Dahod
11 Dang
12 Devbhoomi Dwarka
13 Gandhinagar Kalol
14 Gir Somnath Somnath
15 Jamnagar
16 Junagarh
17 Kutch
  1. Gandhidham 2. Bhuj
18 Kheda
19 Mahisagar
20 Mehsana
21 Morbi
22 Narmada
23 Navsari
24 Panchmahal Godhra
25 Patan Patan
26 Porbandar
27 Rajkot
  1. Jetpur 2, Gondal
28 Sabarkantha
29 Surat
30 Surendranagar
31 Tapi
32 Vadodara
33 Valsad Valsad

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Profile - Local Government - Know India: National Portal of India". knowindia.india.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  2. ^ "Urban bodies" (PDF). Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  3. ^ "Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) | Directorate of Municipal Administration | Government Of Assam, India". dma.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  4. ^ "Integrated Government Online Directory". goidirectory.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  5. ^ "List of Municipalities | Official Website of Commissioner of Municipalities Administration, Gandhinagar, Government of Gujarat, India". communi.gujarat.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
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