GHMC Merger 2025 – Full List, Area Map, Real Estate Impact, and FAQs
Nov 28, 2025
Telangana’s Cabinet has approved merging 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) — municipalities and corporations — into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).
These ULBs lie within or adjacent to the Outer Ring Road (ORR), covering rapidly urbanising suburban areas.
To enable this, the Telangana government will amend both the GHMC Act and the Telangana Municipal Act.
The merger is expected to expand GHMC’s area from about 650 sq km to nearly 1,800–2,000 sq km.
According to GHMC’s plan, after expansion, the Corporation may be reorganised (e.g., split into multiple administrative entities) to handle governance more efficiently.
The GHMC Council has already approved the preamble for this merger.
Here are the 27 ULBs that are to be merged with GHMC:
Pedda Amberpet
Jalpally
Shamshabad
Turkayamjal
Manikonda
Narsingi
Adibatla
Thukkuguda
Medchal
Dammaiguda
Nagaram
Pocharam
Ghatkesar
Gundlapochampally
Thumkunta
Kompally
Dundigal
Bollaram
Tellapur
Ameenpur
Badangpet
Bandlaguda Jagir
Meerpet
Boduppal
Peerzadiguda
Jawaharnagar
Nizampet
While a detailed, publicly released interactive map is still pending, the merger broadly covers suburban zones along the ORR corridor.
The expansion essentially stitches together fragmented peri-urban pockets into a unified metropolitan governance area, offering more consistent urban planning.
The proposed area — roughly tripling GHMC's current size — will significantly broaden Hyderabad’s civic jurisdiction.
This merger is a big deal for real estate, and here’s why:
a) Infrastructure & Services
One of the key drivers is uneven development. Many of the ULBs being merged have lagged in infrastructure compared to core GHMC areas — robust planning under a single civic body could lead to better roads, sanitation, water supply, and utilities.
The government has also approved a Rs 14,725 crore plan to shift power lines, telecom cables, and fiber networks underground across the expanded GHMC.
This could improve aesthetic appeal, reduce outages, and modernise civic services in newly merged zones.
b) Governance & Planning Efficiency
With the merger, planning will be more coordinated. Instead of fragmented regulations across different ULBs, development can be aligned under a unified master plan.
This may improve disaster response, resource mobilisation, and public investment in infrastructure.
There is also talk of splitting the expanded GHMC into 4–5 smaller corporations, which could bring administrative decentralisation and more localised governance.
c) Property Values & Development Potential
Real estate in these peripheral ULBs may see a boost: investors could be more interested now, given the promise of better civic infrastructure and integrated planning.
Land and plots could become more valuable, especially near newly strengthened amenities and road networks
For residential development, this could mean more demand for plotted layouts, gated communities, and mixed-use projects as the areas become more attractive.
On the flip side, existing residents might face higher property taxes, registration fees, or other levies in the new GHMC regime (as argued by some political critics).
The standardisation of civic services could also lower risk for developers: fewer regulatory surprises, more predictable approvals, and a unified body to deal with.
d) Investment Inflows
The merger is likely to attract more capital into these areas — both from builders and infrastructure investors.
As part of the expansion, the government is committing funds to civic improvements (e.g., the Rs 2 crore allocation per ward mentioned in one report).
A stronger, more planned GHMC may also be more attractive to institutional real estate investors, which could further accelerate project launches.
e) Risks & Concerns
Some political voices (e.g., BRS) argue that the move is politically motivated and could centralise power while benefiting real-estate lobbies.
There could be administrative challenges: merging 27 ULBs means a mix of governance cultures, varying levels of local capacity, and potentially bureaucratic delays.
For existing GHMC residents, there may be a risk of overburdened civic infrastructure if the expansion is not matched with adequate investment
Q1: Why is Telangana merging these 27 ULBs into GHMC?
The government argues that rapid urbanisation around the ORR has created fragmented jurisdictions, unequal infrastructure, and planning gaps. Merging will ensure uniform development and better service delivery.
It allows for a coordinated metropolitan master plan and stronger resource mobilisation.
Q2: How will the merger be implemented?
The GHMC Act and the Telangana Municipal Act will be amended to legally enable the merger.
After legal changes, there will be ward delimitation (redrawing ward boundaries) and consultations with stakeholders.
The GHMC council has already approved the preamble of the merger proposal.
Q3: What will be the new size of GHMC?
GHMC’s area is projected to grow from ~650 sq km to about 1,800–2,000 sq km.
Q4: Will the merger affect taxes and civic charges?
There is concern among some political groups that property taxes and other charges could increase post-merger.
However, proponents argue that improvements in civic infrastructure and planning will justify the change and benefit residents in the long run.
Q5: How will this impact real estate investors?
Positively: better infrastructure, more coordinated planning, increased investor confidence.
Risks: potential tax hikes, transitional governance issues, and increased regulation.
Q6: When will this merger be fully in effect?
The government has approved the plan, but a phased implementation is likely: legal amendments, public consultations, ward delimitation, and then full integration.
GHMC elections are due in February 2026, and it’s not yet clear if they will happen before or after the merger is fully formalised.
If you’re an investor or land buyer looking at plots in Hyderabad’s growth belt, the GHMC merger is a strong signal. Here’s why you should consider exploring Charan Group’s plotted developments or residential projects in and around these newly merged zones:
Higher Growth Potential: With civic infrastructure expected to improve significantly, plots and land in these areas could appreciate faster.
Regulatory Clarity: A unified GHMC makes planning and approvals more predictable, reducing regulatory risk for developers and buyers.
Long-Term Value: As GHMC extends services (water, sanitation, roads), investment in these areas is not just speculative—it’s backed by likely improvements in quality of life.
Early Entry Advantage: This is a transformational moment. Buying now might give you a first-mover advantage, before prices fully reflect the benefits of integration.
👉 If you’d like to explore the best plots or residential projects in the newly merged GHMC zones, we can help you identify high-potential areas, check regulatory approvals, and map out long-term return projections. Reach out to Charan Group today for a free consultation.
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