Gujarat's Municipal Corporations: 196 Local Bodies as per 2011 Census

According to the 2011 Census, the Indian state of Gujarat is home to 196 municipal corporations. These urban local bodies are responsible for civic administration, infrastructure development, and public services in cities and towns across the state. The large number reflects Gujarat's high level of urbanization and its decentralized approach to municipal governance.

Each municipal corporation operates under the Gujarat Municipal Corporations Act, with elected councils headed by a mayor. They manage essential functions such as water supply, sanitation, roads, public health, and urban planning. The 2011 figure provides a baseline; subsequent administrative reorganizations may have altered the count.