List of municipal corporations in Kerala

Kerala state is divided into 6 municipal corporations and 87 municipalities for urban governence. Compared to municipalities, municipal corporations have greater administrative authority and financial powers.

At the state government level, the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) is responsible for policy formulation and administration. The Department of Urban Affairs, functioning under the LSGD, oversees the administration of Municipal Corporations in Kerala. The Department of Urban Affairs with the Director (Urban) as the head functions as the controlling authority of entire Urban Local Bodies in their working.

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