Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation
Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation is the civic body that governs the city of Kancheepuram in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Inaugurated on 21 October 2021 covering an area of 36.14 Sqkm and an estimated population of more than 3,00,000 in 2021. It is headed by Mayor who presides over 51 councillors, each of whom represents one of the 51 wards of the city and executive is governed by Municipal Commissioner. Located about 75 km from Chennai in Tamilnadu state of southern India, Kanchipuram is a temple City renowned for its majestic temple architecture and Silk sarees. Of  the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu (DivyaDesams), 14 are located in Kanchipuram. In ancient time the city was a hub for religious education and was known as the ghatikasthanam, or "place of learning". History and Administration. Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation was formed in the year 2021 and is one of 21 municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu. The place is driven spiritually through many important spiritual places linked to several ancient Vaishnavite and Saivite temples with continuous inflow of visitors. Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation a Commissioner Mayor, a Council, a Standing Committee, a Wards Committee for facilitating various works. Currently  the Municipal Commissioner is P. Narayanan I.A.S Factors driving Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation. Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation is driven by following factors: Municipal Elections. In the 2022 urban polls, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance won 32 of the 51 wards in the Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation. M. Mahalakshmi, the DMK councillor from Ward 9, became the first Mayor of the city.