List of districts of Andhra Pradesh
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The state of Andhra Pradesh has 26 districts spread across three cultural regions: Uttaraandhra, Kostaandhra and Rayalaseema. Uttaarandhra consists of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts. Coastal andhra comprises Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam and Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore districts. Rayalaseema consists of Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapuramu, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR, Annamayya, Tirupati and Chittoor districts.
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Category | Districts |
Location | Andhra Pradesh |
Number | 26 districts |
Populations | Parvathipuram Manyam – 9,25,340 (lowest); Nellore – 24,69,712 (highest) |
Areas | Visakhapatnam – 1,048 km2 (405 sq mi)(smallest); Prakasam – 14,322 km2 (5,530 sq mi)(largest) |
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Visakhapatnam district is the smallest district in area while Prakasam district is the largest. Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district is the most populous whereas Parvathipuram Manyam district is the least populous district. The districts are further divided into two or more revenue divisions, which are further subdivided into mandals for administrative purposes.