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{{Short description|Local civic body in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox legislature
| name = Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation
| native_name =
| logo = Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation Logo.jpg
| logo_caption = [[Seal (emblem)|Seal]] of the Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation
| house_type = [[Municipal corporation (India)|Municipal corporation]]
| established = {{start date and age|1864}} as Nagarpalika
| leader1_type = [[Mayor (India)|Mayor]]
| leader1 = Dr. Basundhara Lal ([[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]])
| leader3_type = [[Municipal commissioner (India)|Municipal Commissioner]]
| leader3 = Yogesh Kumar Sagar ([[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]])
| last_election1 = 2022
| meeting_place = Adampur, [[Bhagalpur]], [[Bihar]] – 812001
| website = {{URL|https://nagarseva.bihar.gov.in/bhagalpur}}
| seats = 51
}}

'''Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation''' is the [[Municipal corporation (India)|municipal corporation]] governing the [[India]]n city of [[Bhagalpur]], [[Bihar]]. Municipal Corporation mechanism in India was introduced during British Rule with formation of municipal corporation in Madras ([[Chennai]]) in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Bombay ([[Mumbai]]) and Calcutta ([[Kolkata]]) by 1762.<ref name="May ref5">{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Anupam |title=City Mayors: Indian Mayors |url=http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/indian-mayors.html |access-date=29 October 2021 |publisher=citymayors.com}}</ref> Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation is headed by [[Mayor]] of city and governed by [[Municipal commissioner (India)|Commissioner]].

== History and administration ==

Bhagalpur become Nagarpalika in 1864. After that Bhagalpur Nagarpalika promoted to Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation on dated 15 April 1981. Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation received a notification from governor of Bihar on dated 24 April 1981 whose letter no is 572 and will follow the Patna Municipal Corporation Act, 1951. Now presently Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation is follow the Nagarpalika Act, 2007 Which is notified by Government of Bihar? The first elections of the councilors were completed in 2002.{{fact|date=April 2025}}

Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation has been categorised into 51 wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.{{fact|date=April 2025}}

Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Dr. Basundhara Lal ([[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]) and administered by Municipal Commissioner Yogesh Kumar Sagar ([[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]).{{fact|date=April 2025}}

== Functions ==
Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:<ref name="Bh9">{{cite news |title=Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term |url=https://www.elections.in/government/municipal-corporation-in-india.html |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=www.elections.in}}</ref><ref name="Bh10">{{cite news |title=Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life {{!}} Pune News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/good-municipal-governance-key-to-improve-quality-of-life/articleshow/57320746.cms |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=24 February 2017 |language=en}}</ref>

* Planning for the town including its surroundings which are covered under its Department's Urban Planning Authority .
* Approving construction of new buildings and authorising use of land for various purposes.
* Improvement of the town's economic and Social status.
* Arrangements of water supply towards commercial, residential and industrial purposes.
* Planning for fire contingencies through Fire Service Departments.
* Creation of solid waste management, public health system and sanitary services.
* Working for the development of ecological aspect like development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection.
* Working for the development of weaker sections of the society like mentally and physically handicapped, old age and gender biased people.
* Making efforts for improvement of slums and poverty removal in the town.

== Revenue ==
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government<ref name="Gi11">{{cite news |last1=Jadhav |first1=Radheshyam |title=Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/why-civic-bodies-in-india-need-municipal-bonds/article33237962.ece |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=www.thehindubusinessline.com |date=3 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Gi12">{{cite news |title=Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/municipal-corporations-under-severe-strain-as-revenues-sink-rbi-report-314215-2021-12-02 |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Business Today |date=2 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Gi13">{{cite news |title=If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/if-cities-are-to-deliver-better-quality-life-need-to-have-business-models-which-are-sustainable/642276/ |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Financialexpress |date=17 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Revenue from taxes ===
Following is the tax related revenue for the corporation:
* Property tax
* Profession tax
* Entertainment tax
* Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax
* Advertisement tax

=== Revenue from non-tax sources ===
Following is the non-tax related revenue for the corporation:
* Water usage charges
* Fees from Documentation services
* Rent received from municipal property
* Funds from municipal bonds

== See also ==
* [[List of municipal corporations in India]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{Official website|https://nagarseva.bihar.gov.in/bhagalpur}}

{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Bhagalpur]]
[[Category:Municipal corporations in Bihar]]

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