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.

[1] Rourkela Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

Rourkela Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.

[2] Rourkela Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councilor for which elections are held every 5 years.

[4] Rourkela Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[5][6] The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.