Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation
| Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Local Government | |
| Sovereign state | India |
| State | Telangana |
| Cities |
Warangal, Hanamakonda Kazipet |
| Status | Chief Planning Agency |
| Creation | 1889 |
| Municipal Corporation Act,1950 | 1959 |
| Time zone | IST +5.5 |
| Area code (phone) | +91-0870 |
The Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) was until 2015 known as Warangal Municipal Corporation.[1] It is the urban planning agency that oversees cities of Warangal, Hanamakonda and Kazipet.[2] Its geographical area covers most of that administered by the Kakatiya Urban Development Authority.[3]
History
Established in 1899, it was declared a major Municipality in 1934 and then, in 1959, became a Special Grade Municipality. The upgrading to the status of Warangal Municipal Corporation occurred in 1994.[4]
References
- ↑ "‘Greater’ tag to Warangal Corporation". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation GWMC". Telangana State.
- ↑ Warangal set to become greater
- ↑ "Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation". Telangana State.