Andhra Pradesh District Map

Andhra Pradesh is a southern Indian state located on the Bay of Bengal's coast. Andhra Pradesh is known as the "Rice Bowl of India" because it produces the most rice in India. With an extent of 162,970 square kilometres, it is India's eighth-biggest state by size and the tenth-largest by population (49,386,799 people).

Hyderabad was the capital of Andhra Pradesh, however with the formation of Telangana, it will now function as the capital of the new state. Andhra Pradesh will operate from Hyderabad until 2024, after which Amaravati will take over as the state's capital.

Before the establishment of Telangana as a breakaway state, the populace of Andhra Pradesh was 84,655,533 (2011 census), and the state had an area of 275,045 square kilometres. However, the state today covers 160,205 square kilometres and has a population of 49,378,776 people. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are their neighbouring states.

Andhra Pradesh is well-known for its delectable Andhra food, which is tangy, fiery, and spicy. Red chilli is abundant in this region and is popular among the inhabitants.

Districts and Administration in Andhra Pradesh:

Andhra Pradesh has a total number of twenty-Six districts and is divided into two regions:

• Rayalaseema
• Coastal Andhra

Districts have been formed from these regions. A District Magistrate, an Indian Administrative Service official in responsible for management and revenue collection, governs each district. A Superintendent of Police, an Indian Police Service official, is in charge of ensuring safety and security in the district, while a Deputy Conservator of Forests, an Indian Forest Service officer, is in command of forests, the environment, and wildlife.

Tourism in Andhra Pradesh:

Andhra Pradesh is endowed with stunning features and a plethora of tourism destinations. Visakhapatnam- the seaside city, Chittoor- Horsley Hills, Kurnool- Mahanandishwara temple, Rajamundri and Prashanti Nilayam-Puttaparthi, Tirupati Balaji Temple in Tirupati, the churches and temples of Vijaywada, and the temples of Nellore are popular tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh. The Araku Valley, a gorgeous site near Vishakapatnam, is an ideal tourist attraction. Srisailam is a prominent pilgrimage place, and Leepakshi is a 16th-century historical heritage monument. Leepakshi handicrafts are well-known. A lake with backwaters may be found at Papikondalu and Rajahmundry. Talakona waterfalls fascinate with their picturesque splendour and are well-known for their medicinal plants. Trekkers frequently visit the region.

List of Districts in Andhra Pradesh

Name of the District	Headquarters	Population	Area	Density
Alluri Sitharama Raju	Paderu	9,53,960	12251	77.87
Anakapalli	Anakapalli	17,26,998	4292	402.38
Anantapur	Anantapur	22,41,105	10205	219.61
Annamayya	Rayachoti	16,97,308	7954	213.39
Bapatla	Bapatla	15,86,918	3829	414.45
Chittoor	Chittoor	18,72,951	6855	273.22
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema	Amalapuramu	17,19,093	2083	825.3
East Godavari	Rajahmahendravaram	18,32,332	2561	715.48
Eluru	Eluru	20,71,700	6679	310.18
Guntur	Guntur	20,91,075	2443	855.95
Kakinada	Kakinada	20,92,374	3019	693.07
Krishna	Machilipatnam	17,35,079	3775	459.62
Kurnool	Kurnool	22,71,686	7980	284.67
Nandyal	Nandyala	17,81,777	9682	184.03
NTR	Vijayawada	22,18,591	3316	669.06
Palnadu	Narasaraopeta	20,41,723	7298	279.76
Parvathipuram Manyam	Parvathipuram	9,25,340	3659	252.89
Prakasam	Ongole	22,88,026	14322	159.76
Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore	Nellore	24,69,712	10441	236.54
Sri Sathya Sai	Puttaparthi	18,40,043	8925	206.17
Srikakulam	Srikakulam	21,91,471	4591	477.34
Tirupati	Tirupati	21,96,984	8231	266.92
Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam	19,59,544	1048	1869.79
Vizianagaram	Vizianagaram	19,30,811	4122	468.42
West Godavari	Bhimavaram	17,79,935	2178	817.23
YSR	Kadapa	20,60,654	11228	183.53

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Last Updated on : November 03, 2022