TNPSC Thervupettagam

Chennai corporation zones

March 3 , 2025 8 hrs 0 min 36 0
  • The Tamilnadu state government has issued an order to increase the number of administrative zones in Greater Chennai Corporation from 15 to 20.
  • It aims to ensure the equitable distribution of resources based on population and effective delivery of services.
  • The GCC was expanded in 2011 by merging 42 local bodies, extending its geographical limits to 426 square kilometres.
  • While the population was at 66.72 lakh in 2011, it is estimated to be around 85 lakhs now.
  • Currently, the city is divided into 15 zones and 200 wards.
  • There are 22 Assembly constituencies in GCC.

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