| Head | The head of the corporation is known as Mayor. | The head of a Municipality is known as Chairperson. |
| Population Size | Big cities with a huge population of ten lakh and above have Municipal Corporation. | A Municipal Council is set up for smaller towns. |
| Chief Executive | The Municipal Commissioner is the chief executive head of the Municipal Corporation. | The state government appoints a Commissioner who looks after the general administration of the Municipality. |
| Term | Municipal Corporation is elected for a period of five years. | Municipality is elected for a period of five years. |