Districts and Cities

The illustrious districts and cities of Andhra Pradesh are far famed in the world for its beauty and its cognition in computer technology. The districts and cities are dotted with geographical features like the mountains and the rivers that make the 'Rice Granary of India' more attractive to the tourists.

The state of Andhra Pradesh is the third largest state in the country. The state has witnessed the rise and disintegration of several dynasties. The state rose to prominence under the rule of the Mauryan dynasty and even later under the Nizams. Andhra Pradesh has distinctive physical features that beautify the region. The basins of three big rivers, Godavari, Krishna and Pennar cover almost 75% of the regions territory.

The state also has distinctive political divisions. Andhra Pradesh is divided into twenty three districts. The districts of Andhra Pradesh are Adilabad, Ananthapur, Chitoor, Cuddapah, East Godavari, Guntur, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Krishna, Kurnool, Mahaboobnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nellore, Prakasam, Nizamabad, Rangareddy, Srikakulam, Vishakapatnam, Vizingaram, Warangal and West Godavari.

The cities of the state of Andhra Pradesh have acquired world recognition. The city of Hyderabad is known internationally as the high-tech city. The city excels in the field of software development. Among the other popular cities lie the coastal city of Visakhapatnam, the 'City of Victory' or Vijayawada and the old city of Warangal. The state is also reputed for its religious sanctities centered around the city of Tirupati located in the Chitoor district.

The districts and cities of Andhra Pradesh is well maintained by the state government. The beauty of the districts and cities are enhanced by the splendor of the majestic monuments that abound the land of Andhra Pradesh in plenty.

Last Updated on 19 May 2011