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GHMC-Zones, Circles and Wards Greater Hyderabad Municipality is divided into five zones and eighteen circles that contain 150 municipal wards, each controlled by a corporator. The Mayor and corporators are elected from political candidates through popular vote. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), established in 2007, manages the administration and infrastructure of Hyderabad. The executive powers of the GHMC lie with the Municipal Commissioner, The GHMC is spread over three districts Hyderabad,Ranga Reddy and Medak. The district collectors control the municipal elections that are held in the city. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) manages the urban planning of the city. It was formed in 2008 by expanding the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority. The jurisdiction of HMDA includes the entire area of GHMC and also its suburbs. The enlarged jurisdiction of HMDA extends to 54mandals located in five districts with a total area of 8,005 km2 (3,091