City summary. Bengaluru is governed by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). BBMP has 198 wards, divided into 8 zones. Online portal: https://bbmp.gov.in/. State context: Karnataka state RTI hub.
| State | Karnataka |
| Municipal body | Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) |
| About | BBMP has 198 wards, divided into 8 zones |
| Online portal | https://bbmp.gov.in/ |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Second Appeal | Karnataka State Information Commission |
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.