The state is also a largest producer of eggs in the country and hence, it is nicknamed as "Egg Bowl of Asia". There are two main rivers namely, Krishna and Godavari, that flow through the state. News | [32] The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati is one of the world's most visited religious sites, with 18.25 million visitors per year. [119], Livestock and poultry is also another profitable business, which involves rearing cattle in enclosed areas for commercial purposes. Discovery of a large quantity of natural gas in KG Basin is expected to provide rapid economic growth. info)) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. Andhra Pradesh is one of the 29 states of India.The state has a total of 13 districts, the Anantapur district is the largest and Srikakulam district is the smallest district. This is the lowest single-day case total in almo AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government will distribute documents for free house sites to the eligible people on December 25, including the commencement of housing construction for the poor. jaganmohan reddy government is mulling over creation of 12 new districs then total of 25 on the basis of one parliamentary constituency is to be a district.The 25 district names is as follows 1.srikakulam 2.vijayanagaram 3.araku 4.vizag Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains and the people who declined to state their religion make up the remaining portion of population.[92]. [151] Harikathaa Kalakshepam (or Harikatha) involves the narration of a story, intermingled with various songs relating to the story. Andhra Pradesh is one of state in India with population of 84580777. [88][89] The Minister of Tourism and Culture has declared Telugu a Classical Language. The races Caucasoid, Mongoloid, Australoid or Veddoid are found throughout Andhra Pradesh. The sanitation workers have alleged that several nationalised banks refuse to give small loans under the Jaganna Thodu and Cheyutha schemes to loan applicants. 19 February 1804. In the early nineteenth century, Northern Circars was ceded to the British East India Company and became part of the Madras Presidency. The total project cost is Rs 200 crore of which the World Bank will fund Rs 140 crore. [45] The Andhra Ikshvakus, with their capital at Vijayapuri, succeeded the Satavahanas in the Krishna River valley in the latter half of the 2nd century. As per the Census India 2011, Andhra Pradesh has 21022588 households, population of 84580777 of which 42442146 are males and 42138631 are females. [60] During the Vijayanagara Empire, the Pemmasani Nayaks controlled parts of Andhra Pradesh and had large mercenary armies that were the vanguard of the Vijayanagara Empire in the sixteenth century. According to the 2011 census, the major religious groups in the state are Hindus (90.87%), Muslims (7.32%) and Christians (1.38%). 25 Districts of AP Araku Srikakulam Vizianagaram Visakhapatnam Anakapalle Kakinada Amalapuram Rajahmundry Narsapuram Telugu literature after Kandukuri Veeresalingam is termed as Adhunika Telugu Sahityam (Modern Telugu literature). Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati is the world's second-richest temple and is visited by millions of devotees throughout the year. Musunuri Nayaks led a confederation of Nayakas to overthrow the rule of the Delhi Sultanate in Telugu lands. The current literacy rate of ANDHRA PRADESH is about 67.66 % as per 2011 calculation. It has a total of 13 districts, six in Coastal Andhra Region, three in Uttarandhra and four in the Rayalaseema Region. The Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya wrote Amuktamalyada. With a long seacoast along the Bay of Bengal, it also has many ports for sea trade. [154] Gurazada Apparao wrote the play Kanyasulkam in 1892, often considered the greatest play in the Telugu language. They were succeeded by the Musunuri Nayaks. Visakhapatnam: The number of districts in Andhra Pradesh State will be increased from the present 13 to 25, at the rate of one district per every Lok Sabha seat. The incident took place in Vuyyuru Nagar Panchayat, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. "[94] The ancient Buddhist sites in the lower Krishna Valley, including Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda and Jaggayyapeta "can be traced to at least the third century BCE, if not earlier. Near the temple complex is a large granite Nandi bull. AMARAVATI: Reorganisation of districts in Andhra Pradesh, with each Lok Sabha constituency as the base has become a challenging task for officials given the various geographical and topographical reasons. [143] Etikoppaka in Visakhapatnam district is notable for its lac industry, producing lacquered wooden.[144][145]. 60 percent of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. [194] More than 600,000 students have appeared for the 2019 SSC exam and recorded an overall pass percentage of 94.88% with a 100% pass percentage in 5,464 schools. [83] West Godavari district has the highest literacy rate of 74.6% and Vizianagaram district has the least with 58.9%.[7][84]. [49] The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi, whose dynasty lasted for around five hundred years from the 7th century until 1130 CE, eventually merged with the Chola Empire. The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department deals with protection, conservation and management of forests. Andhra Pradesh reported 355 fresh cases of coronavirus on Friday, while 354 patients also got cured and discharged from various hospitals. info)) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. "[99] The Prajñāpāramitā Sutras belong to the earliest Mahayana Sutras.[100][101]. [113] The domestic product of agriculture sector accounts for ₹545.99 billion (US$7.7 billion) and industrial sector for ₹507.45 billion (US$7.1 billion). The state has varied topography ranging from the hills of Eastern Ghats and Nallamala Hills to the shores of Bay of Bengal that support varied ecosystems, the rich diversity of flora and fauna. After Telangana became a separate state, Naidu, the chief of the TDP became chief minister on 8 June 2014, for the new state of Andhra Pradesh. Karnam Malleswari, the first female Indian to win an Olympic medal, hails from Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is one of the 29 states of India.The state has a total of 13 districts, the Anantapur district is the largest and Srikakulam district is the smallest district. "Housing sites will be allocated by providing the necessary documents. [93], Buddhism spread to Andhra Pradesh early in its history. Meanwhile, Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts would receive light to moderate rains on these two days. [130] During 2016, nearly 3.8 trillion m3 (134 trillion cu ft) of methane hydrate deposits were explored in KG basin whose extraction was adequate to impart energy security for many decades to India. or 2235 sq yds. Minerals found in the state include limestone, reserves of oil and natural gas, manganese, asbestos, iron ore, ball clay, fire clay, gold diamonds, graphite, dolomite, quartz, tungsten, steatitic, feldspar, silica sand. Visakhapatnam district is a part of Andhra Pradesh state in the East Coast Railway with a population rank of 19th at the national level and rank 1 at the state level. The Rayalaseema region has semi-arid conditions. The state has one of the largest railway junctions at Vijayawada and one of the largest seaports at Visakhapatnam. Mining is identified as one of the growth engines for the overall development of industry and infrastructure. Andhra Pradesh: Lord Subrahmanyeswara's Idol Vandalised In East Godavari District's Ganesh Temple by Swarajya Staff - Jan 2, 2021 03:10 AM The vandalised idol of Lord Subrahmanya. 23/1, Situated at Autonagar, Vedayapalem, Nellore District in the state of Andhra pradesh along with all the buildings and Structures there on and all the plant & Machinery fastened to the earth : Schedule of Property : The 1989 elections ended the rule of Rao, with the INC returning to power with Marri Chenna Reddy at the helm. AP Chief Minister Y.S. [34][35][36] The Satavahanas have been mentioned by the names Andhra, Andhrara-jateeya and Andhrabhrtya in the Puranic literature. A stalker allegedly strangled a woman and set her body on fire recently after she rejected his advances in Andhra Pradesh ’s Anantpur district. [22][23], Early inhabitants were known as the Andhras, tracing their history to the Vedic period when they were mentioned in the 8th century BCE Rigvedic text Aitareya Brahmana. Coastal Andhra is divided into 9 districts: East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam. He was succeeded by two other Congressmen, the last resigning over the impending division of Telangana. [64][65], Harihara and Bukka, who served as treasury officers of the Kakatiyas of Warangal, founded the Vijayanagara Empire. [9] Andhra Pradesh has a jurisdiction over almost 15,000 square kilometres (5,800 sq mi) of territorial waters.[6][31]. Distribution of resources, mainly natural, too is proving to be a tall task and could influence the eventual formation of new districts. [167] Arma Konda peak located in Visakhapatnam district is the highest peak in Eastern Ghats. L'Andhra Pradesh est découpé en deux régions, 13 districts et 671 mandals. APSFL is an initiative of the government of Andhra Pradesh to set up an optical fiber network throughout the thirteen districts of Andhra Pradesh. Searches were conducted at 25 places including Guntur district and Hyderabad. Four important rivers of India, the Godavari, Krishna, Penna, and Thungabhadra flow through the state and provide irrigation. It is an exporter of many agricultural products and is also known as "Rice Bowl of India". This network provides internet connectivity, telephony and IPTV with fiber to private and corporate users of Andhra Pradesh. The vegetation found in the state is largely of dry deciduous types with a mixture of teak, Terminalia, Dalbergia, Pterocarpus, Anogeissus, etc. [173] The rail density of the state is 16.59 per 1,000 km (620 mi), compared to an all India average of 20. [153] Rangasthalam is an Indian theatre in the Telugu language, based predominantly in Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh state is divided into 13 districts. According to Aitareya Brahmana of the Rig Veda, the Andhras left north India from banks of River Yamuna and settled in south India. Meanwhile, Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts would receive light to moderate rains on these two days. [170] From 30 January 2019, all the vehicles in the state are registered as AP–39, followed by an alphabet and four digits. [78] The forest in the state can be broadly divided into four major biotic provinces. Major airports in the state are Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Vijayawada, with Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Vijayawada being international airports. The Government of Andhra Pradesh established Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT) in 2008 to cater to the education needs of the rural youth of Andhra Pradesh. [6], There are 24,738,068 male and 24,648,731 female citizens—a sex ratio of 996 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 926 per 1000. The Marathi-speaking areas of Hyderabad State merged with Bombay State and the Kannada-speaking areas were merged with Mysore State. [50] The roots of the Telugu language have been seen on inscriptions found near the Guntur district and from others dating to the rule of Renati Cholas in the fifth century CE. [42] Archaeological evidence from places such as Amaravati, Dharanikota, and Vaddamanu suggests that the Andhra region was part of the Mauryan Empire. Tirupati with ₹693 million (US$9.7 million) and Kakinada with ₹615 million (US$8.6 million) stand next. [195] The mediums of instruction are primarily Telugu and English with a very few opting for Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Odia and Tamil. [135], Thermal (natural gas and coal based) and renewable power plants totaling to 21,000 MW were installed in the state by the year 2015. The number of districts is likely to go up from 13 to 25, in the interest of decentralising governance. [190][191] As per the child info and school information report (2018–19), there were a total of 7,041,568 students,[192] enrolled in 62,063 schools respectively. [169] NH 16, with a highway network of around 1,000 km (620 mi) in the state, is a part of Golden Quadrilateral Project undertaken by National Highways Development Project. Visakhapatnam district has the largest urban population of 47.5% and Srikakulam district with 83.8%, has the largest rural population, among others districts in the state. Image: ANI. He also won the 2009 elections, but shortly afterward was killed in a helicopter crash in September of that year. The Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya captured it in 1516. Since the Araku parliamentary constituency is spread over four districts now, the government came up with a proposal to split it into two new districts, thereby taking the total to 26. Atapaka Bird Sanctuary, Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, Telineelapuram and Telukunchi Bird Sanctuaries and Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary attract many migratory birds. The Telugu film culture (also known as "Tollywood") is the second-largest film industry in India next to the Bollywood film industry. [17] Andhra Pradesh was once a major Buddhist pilgrimage site in India and a Buddhist learning center which can be seen in many sites in the state in the form of ruins, chaityas and stupas[18][19] Andhra Pradesh is also known as the land of the world-famous diamond Koh-i-Noor and many other global known diamonds due to their presence in its Kollur Mine once. Two fresh fatalities were also reported in the state, one each in Guntur and Krishna districts, a health department bulletin said. Parallel to the efforts of the state administration, the police department too has come out with its own proposals for division of its units, suggesting creation of 22 police districts and seven commissionerates. [30] The Economy of Andhra Pradesh is the seventh-largest state economy in India with ₹9.33 trillion (US$130 billion) in gross domestic product and a higher than national average per capita GDP of ₹164,000 (US$2,300). It is the only state with three capitals. [215], Pullela Gopichand is a former Indian badminton player. AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government is launching the Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agriculture Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) project in five parched districts and also the tribal belt in Visakhapatnam district of the state, to be implemented over the next six years. In the coastal plain, the summer temperatures are generally higher than the rest of the state, with temperature ranging between 20 and 41 °C (68 and 106 °F). [58][59] The empire's patronage enabled fine arts and literature to reach new heights in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Sanskrit, while Carnatic music evolved into its current form. The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagara kings, Dravidian art, and inscriptions. In the 1967 state assembly elections, all socialist parties were eliminated and the CPI lost opposition party status. | Photo Credit: PTI . Local power plants of 9,600 MW capacity only are supplying electricity in the state, which includes Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant (2000 MW) of NTPC, Vizag Thermal Power Station (1040 MW), Rayalaseema Thermal Power Station (1650 MW), Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station (1600 MW), and Vijayawada Thermal Power Plant (1760 MW). GITAM, K L University and Vignan University are the Deemed Universities in the state. In the Parliament of India, Andhra Pradesh has 11 seats in the Rajya Sabha, and 25 seats in the Lok Sabha. The Eastern Ghats are a major dividing line in the state's geography. New Districts In AP: Andhra Pradesh is divided into 13 districts and has 25 Lok Sabha constituencies. The Telugu film industry hosts many music composers and playback singers such as S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, S. Janaki and P. B. Sreenivas. [197] The central universities are All India Institute of Medical Sciences, IIM Visakhapatnam, IIT Tirupati, NIT Tadepalligudem, IIITDM Kurnool,[198] Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy,[199] NIDV, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, IIIT Sri City, IISER Tirupati, Agriculture University, Guntur and IIFT Kakinada. 84 bridges. The Nizam wanted to retain the independence of the Princely Hyderabad State from India, but the people of the region launched a movement to join the Indian Union. District Codes REGISTRATION NUMBERS TO BE ASSIGNED TO REGIONS IN A.P. According to the Polavaram ordinance bill 2014, 7 mandals of Khammam district in Telangana state merged with Andhra Pradesh to facilitate Polavaram project, due to which population of 247,515 added to Andhra Pradesh. [152] Burra katha is an oral storytelling technique with the topic be either a Hindu mythological story or a contemporary social issue. The total population constitute, 70.4% of rural population with 34,776,389 inhabitants and 29.6% of urban population with 14,610,410 inhabitants. Andhra Pradesh is the first state to be … [193] The Directorate of Government Examinations of the state administers and conduct the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination. [186][187], Andhra Pradesh has an overall literacy rate of 67.41% as per the 2011 Indian census. It is also connected to other countries by means of airways and seaports as well. Dry run for COVID-19 vaccine introduction in 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Gangavaram Port is a deep seaport which can accommodate ocean liners up to 200,000–250,000 DWT. The Indian National Congress (INC), the Praja Socialist Party and the Krishi Lok Party were the major parties in the 1950s. 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Brought to you by National Informatics Centre | Page Last updated : July 14 2020 [138], Andhra Pradesh has thirteen geographical indications in categories of agricultural handicrafts, foodstuff and textiles as per Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. [26][clarification needed] The region also derives its name from Satavahanas who are also known as Andhras, the earliest kings of Andhra Pradesh and India. As of 2011[update] Census of India, the residual state had a population of 49,386,799 with a population density of 308/km2 (800/sq mi). [80] The state possesses some rare and endemic plants like Cycas beddomei, Pterocarpus santalinus, Terminalia pallida, Syzygium alternifolium, Shorea talura, Shorea tumburgia, Psilotum nudum, etc. Amaravati:The number of Covid-19 active cases in Andhra Pradesh came down to the 5,000 level while 510 were added afresh and 665 patients recovered on Saturday. A patient is taken to hospital at Eluru in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district on December 6, 2020. Visakhapatnam district is a part of Andhra Pradesh state in the East Coast Railway with a population rank of 19th at the national level and rank 1 at the state level. The state of Hyderabad was integrated into the Indian Union with Operation Polo in 1948.[69]. [132] The state has become power surplus with excess power generation being exported to other states. Andhra Pradesh reported 305 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, taking the cumulative caseload to 8,75,836. The overall population of the state comprises 17.1% of Scheduled Caste and 5.3% of Scheduled Tribe population. Meanwhile, though there are 25 Parliamentary constituencies in Andhra Pradesh, there are demands from both politicians and the public to create more districts… [203][204], Research institutes have been set up by the central state government. Children in the age group of 0–6 years are 5,222,384, constituting 10.6% of the total population, among them 2,686,453 are boys and 2,535,931 are girls. They constructed Kondaveedu Fort[citation needed], which they ruled between 1328 and 1428, before it was taken over by the Gajpathis of Orissa, and later ravaged by the Muslim rulers of the Bahmani kingdom in 1458. Prolaya Vema Reddi was part of the confederation of states that started a movement against the invading Turkic Muslim armies of the Delhi Sultanate. The coastal plains are for the most part of delta regions formed by the Godavari, Krishna, and Penner Rivers. The number of districts in the state is supposed to increase to 25 … "[98] According to Xing, "Several scholars have suggested that the Prajnaparamita probably developed among the Mahasamghikas in Southern India probably in the Andhra country, on the Krishna River. Forms such as the Burra katha and Poli are still performed today. Yodasoft Technologies Pvt Ltd. VIZIANAGARAM: A recent video exposed how the Opposition TDP leaders managed to bring huge crowds during N Chandrababu Naidu's visit to the Rama temple in Ramatheertham in Nellimarla mandal in Vizianagaram district. Andhra Pradesh state is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes which you can browse from following districts list (zilla) along with area & population. English newspapers include Deccan Chronicle and The Hans India. Cherukuri Lenin (1985 or 1986 – 24 October 2010) was an Indian archer and coach who won a silver medal at the Asian Grand Prix in Malaysia and was a national archery coach. The state government owned Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is the major public bus transport, which runs thousands of buses connecting different parts of the state. Sakshi, Andhra Jyothi, and Tel.J.D.Patrika Vaartha all these are Telugu newspapers. Visakhapatnam district is also adminitratively declared as Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (2011). About one-third of the total rainfall is brought by the northeast monsoon. [79] The diversity of fauna includes tigers, panthers, hyenas, black bucks, cheetals, sambars, sea turtles and a number of birds and reptiles. Eventually, this region emerged as the Coastal Andhra region. He was replaced by Janardhan Reddy in 1990, who was replaced by Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy in 1992. The IT/ITES revenues of Visakhapatnam is at ₹14.45 billion (US$200 million) in 2012–2013. Andhra Pradesh comprises three regions: Coastal Andhra, Uttarandhra and Rayalaseema. [149][dead link][150], Many composers of Carnatic music like Annamacharya, Kshetrayya, and Bhadrachala Ramadas were of Telugu descent. [57], The Vijayanagara Empire originated in the Deccan Plateau region in the early 14th century. In the 2019 elections, YSR's son Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy of the YSR Congress Party (founded in 2011) became chief minister with a resounding mandate by winning 151 out of 175 seats. AMARAVATI: Reorganisation of districts in Andhra Pradesh, with each Lok Sabha constituency as the base is turning out to be a ticklish job because of many disparities, including geographical. In 1983, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) won the state elections and N. T. Rama Rao became the chief minister of the state for the first time. Sricity located in Chittoor district is an integrated business city which is home to firms including PepsiCo, Isuzu Motors, Cadbury India, Kellogg's, Colgate-Palmolive, Kobelco etc. There are 13 districts, 664 Mandals, 16009 villages and 261 towns in Andhra Pradesh. According to Deccan Chronicle, IMD director for Andhra Pradesh, S. Stella said Cyclone Nivar may cause heavy to extremely heavy rains at isolated places in Rayalaseema and south coastal districts of the state on Wednesday and Thursday. [115], Lush green farms in Konaseema, East Godavari, Map of Sugar industries in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh's economy is mainly based on agriculture and livestock. [79] They are: Eastern Ghats region is home to dense tropical forests, while the vegetation becomes sparse as the Ghats give way to the Deccan Plateau, where shrub vegetation is more common. Up Next. Nannayya, Tikkana and Yerrapragada form the trinity who translated the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata into Telugu language. Andhra Pradesh gears up for 2-day Covid-19 vaccination dry-run in Krishna district The state government had chosen five places in Krishna district … "[95], The region played a central role in the development of Mahayana Buddhism, along with the Magadha-area in northeastern India. [73] Number of petitions questioning the validity of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 is long pending for the verdict since April 2014 before the supreme court constitutional bench.[74]. [13][14] It is bordered by Telangana to the north-west, Chhattisgarh to the north, Odisha to the north-east, Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east. Folk songs are very important and popular in the many rural areas of the state. Andhra Pradesh is one of the four states chosen by the Centre to carry out end-to-end dry run for Covid-19 vaccination on December 28. [24][25] The Assaka Mahajanapada (700–300 BCE) was an ancient kingdom located between the Godavari and Krishna Rivers in southeastern India accounts that people in the region are descended from the Viswamitra are found in the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas. Among the 13 Districts, Anantapur is the largest and Srikakulam is the smallest district. Andhra Pradesh is home to Shankaracharya of Pushpagiri Peetham. Videos | As many as 30.6 lakh beneficiaries have been identified across the state," said a senior government official. The BCs constitute the majority population in Andhra Pradesh, forming 49.55% of the total state’s population. In the last elections held in the unified state in 2014, the TDP got a mandate in their favour in the residuary (new) state. [171], Andhra Pradesh[172] has a total broad gauge railway route of 3,703.25 km (2,301.09 mi) and has no metre gauge railway. Taking a cue from Telangana state which had formed its new districts soon after its formation in 2014, new districts are finally going to be formed in AP under Jagan’s rule. )Dt.7.8.89 THE FIRST SCHEDULE (Rule 80 of Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989) The industrial sector of the state includes some of the key sectors like pharmaceutical, automobile, textiles etc. Covered by survey No. The range of winter temperature is generally 12 to 30 °C (54 to 86 °F). As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard - the ISO code of Andhra Pradesh is IN-AP. However, post bifurcation from Telangana, the state is expected to reach 91.1% by 2021. The most exported marine exports include Vannamei shrimp[123] and are expected to cross billion in 2013–2014.[124]. Later the Communist Party of India (CPI) became the dominant opposition party. Entertainment | [185] There are 14 notified non-major ports at Bheemunipatnam, S.Yanam, Machilipatnam, Nizampatnam, and Vadarevu. [128] For the benefit of state i.e., after separating Telangana from Andhra, people of Andhra protested for special status during January in 2017, Andhra Pradesh is one of the storehouses of mineral resources in India. In February 2014, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 bill was passed by the Parliament of India for the formation of the Telangana state comprising ten districts. [53], The Reddi kingdom (1325–1448 CE) was established by Prolaya Vema Reddi in the early 14th century, who ruled from present day Kondaveedu. Politics | [200] As per the University Grants Commission, [68] Meanwhile, the French occupied Yanam, in the Godavari delta, and (save for periods of British control) would hold it until 1954. HYDERABAD: The formation of new districts in Andhra Pradesh may take place only in 2021. [43], The Satavahana dynasty dominated the Deccan region from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Andhra Pradesh likely to have 29 districts after reorganisation Deputy CM Dharmana Krishna Das hints at rise in number to 29; officials say it will be more than 25 … It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of 162,975 km 2 (62,925 sq mi) and tenth-most populous state with 49,386,799 inhabitants. [71] Hyderabad was made the capital of the new state. "The state government is committed in its endeavour to take governance to the doorsteps of the citizens, with the avowed objective of improving their lives and enhancing their satisfaction," it said, elaborating on the need for reorganisation. 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