Srikakulam Municipal Corporation
Srikakulam Municipal Corporation is the civic body that governs the city of Srikakulam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was formed as a municipality in the year 1856 and was upgraded to corporation on 9 December 2015.[1][2]
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| Abbreviation | SMC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1856 2015 (upgraded to corporation) |
| Merger of | Municipal Corporation |
| Type | Governmental organization |
| Legal status | Local government |
| Purpose | Civic administration |
Official language | Telugu |
| Website | srikakulam |
Jurisdiction
It is spread over an area of 20.89 square kilometres (8.07 sq mi) and has a population of 147,015 as per the 2011 Census of India.[1]
Administration
The corporation is administered by an elected body, headed by the Mayor.[3]
References
- "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- "Masula, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram upgraded into corporations". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 10 December 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- "Srikakulam Corporation". Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
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