City summary. Visakhapatnam is governed by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). GVMC has 98 wards across 8 zones. Online portal: https://www.gvmc.gov.in/. State context: Andhra Pradesh state RTI hub.
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Municipal body | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) |
| About | GVMC has 98 wards across 8 zones |
| Online portal | https://www.gvmc.gov.in/ |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Second Appeal | Andhra Pradesh State Information Commission |
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.