Kurnool increases city wards to 68 to improve local representation

The Kurnool Municipal Corporation is adding 16 new wards to its current count of 52. This is a 30% increase in the number of electoral zones for the city.
By Newsroom | Local Government, Kurnool |

The Kurnool Municipal Corporation (KMC) has released a draft notification to increase its administrative footprint from 52 to 68 wards. Commissioner Challa Obulesu confirmed the redistribution plan yesterday, which aims to recalibrate electoral boundaries across three distinct Assembly constituencies.

The restructuring shifts the geographic distribution of representation, adding 16 new wards to the municipal framework.

Structural Redistribution of Wards

ConstituencyCurrent WardsProposed WardsNet Change
Kurnool3342+9
Kallur Urban (Panyam)1622+6
Kodumur34+1

Procedure and Public Oversight

The administration has invited the public and political entities to review the proposal. Written feedback must be submitted to the city planning wing of the KMC office.

  • Deadline for submission: May 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

  • Participating stakeholders: General public, elected officials, and civil society representatives.

  • Oversight: The process is managed by Commissioner Challa Obulesu alongside in-charge city planner Y.V. Venkataramana.

"The ward delimitation would be carried out transparently and with citizen participation," stated Challa Obulesu.

Contextual Background

This move aligns with broader efforts in Administrative Mapping occurring across regional governance bodies. While specific to the Andhra Pradesh municipal structure, the process mirrors the ongoing technological integration—such as the use of specialized digital tools—seen in other states to formalize electoral zones. By increasing the total ward count, the KMC alters the density of representation, a move that often precedes local electoral cycles.

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The Draft Notification remains subject to change based on the volume and validity of objections filed before the end of the week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is the Kurnool Municipal Corporation increasing the number of wards to 68?
The city is adding 16 new wards to better manage population growth and improve representation across the Kurnool, Kallur Urban, and Kodumur constituencies. This change will help the local government provide better services to all residents.
Q: How many wards will each constituency have after the change?
The Kurnool constituency will have 42 wards, Kallur Urban will have 22, and Kodumur will have 4. This is a total increase of 16 wards from the previous 52.
Q: When is the deadline for the public to share feedback on the new ward plan?
The public and political groups must submit their written feedback to the KMC city planning office by 5:00 PM on May 24, 2026. Commissioner Challa Obulesu stated that the process will be transparent and include citizen input.
Q: Who is in charge of the Kurnool ward restructuring process?
The process is being managed by Municipal Commissioner Challa Obulesu and in-charge city planner Y.V. Venkataramana. They are responsible for reviewing public feedback before finalizing the new boundaries.