Bengaluru civic body launches digital map for residents
Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has introduced a new digital tool that enables residents to check the boundaries of the five newly formed municipal corporations. The move comes after the dissolution of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the subsequent restructuring of the city’s civic governance.
The interactive Geographic Information Systems (GIS) platform allows users to view exact corporation limits either by assembly constituency or through the older 198-ward structure. The service is currently live and accessible via bbmp.gov.in/gisviewer.
Addressing residents’ concerns on boundaries
One of the major questions after the BBMP’s dissolution was how the jurisdiction of the five new corporations would be defined. To address this, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar earlier announced that border towers would be installed across Bengaluru. These physical markers are expected to help residents clearly identify their respective civic bodies for services, grievances, and local issues.
In addition, the GBA has confirmed that physical signboards will also be put up at important locations across the city. These boards will indicate the boundaries of each new municipal corporation, ensuring wider awareness and smoother adaptation to the new governance framework.
Integration with existing platforms
Speaking to Deccan Herald, Munish Moudgil, Special Commissioner (Administration, Revenue, and IT), said the authority is working on making the tool even more accessible. A simplified version of the GIS viewer is planned to be integrated into Dishank, Karnataka’s widely used land and mapping mobile application.
Officials believe that embedding the boundary feature within Dishank will help more residents, especially those unfamiliar with technical mapping platforms, to understand their civic jurisdictions with ease.
Importance of the new tool
For Bengaluru’s residents, the restructuring of city governance into five corporations marks a significant shift in how local administration will function. The GIS mapping tool not only provides clarity on jurisdiction but also empowers citizens to know which corporation is responsible for their services—be it sanitation, property tax, or grievance redressal.
Urban experts say that such digital interventions are vital in a fast-growing metropolis like Bengaluru, where overlapping jurisdictions have often led to confusion and delays in service delivery. The combination of online tools and on-ground signage is expected to minimise ambiguity.
Conclusion
With the rollout of the GIS mapping tool and plans for physical markers, the GBA is attempting to make the transition to the new municipal framework smoother for residents. As the integration with Dishank progresses, Bengaluru’s citizens will likely find it easier to navigate the city’s evolving civic landscape.