Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Forms Three New Districts
The government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to create three new districts: Madanapalle, Markapuram, and Rampachodavaram.
This makes a total of 28 districts in the state.
Some areas will be moved to different districts.
For example, Rayachoti will now be part of Madanapalle, Rajampet will join Kadapa, and Railway Koduru will become part of Tirupati.
Gudur is going back to Nellore.
The government also approved five new revenue divisions and plans to start big changes in how the state is run in 2025.
They want officials to work better in 2026.
The Chief Minister said these changes are necessary for the public's benefit.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves formation of three new districts: Madanapalle, Markapuram, and Rampachodavaram.
Total number of districts in the state increases to 28.
Rayachoti to be merged into Madanapalle district, Rajampet to Kadapa, and Railway Koduru to Tirupati.
Gudur to be transferred from Tirupati district back to Nellore district.
Five new revenue divisions approved and administrative reforms to begin in 2025.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Formation of three new districts and reorganisational changes
- When
- Announced on Monday, gazette notification expected within two days
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Unavoidable circumstances and larger public interest
- New Districts
- Madanapalle, Markapuram, Rampachodavaram
- Total Districts
- 28
- Gazette Notification
- Expected within two days
- Reorganisational Changes
- Rayachoti to Madanapalle, Rajampet to Kadapa, Railway Koduru to Tirupati, Gudur to Nellore
- New Revenue Divisions
- 5
- New Mandals in Adoni
- 2 approved out of 3 proposed
- Administrative Reforms
- To begin in 2025
Sources
Konaseema People Oppose Inclusion Of Mandapeta Into EG
Rayachoti Demands Retention As Annamayya District HQ
AP Cabinet Clears Formation of Three New Districts; Total to Rise to 28
Anam, Somireddy hail Cabinet decision on Nellore district reorganisation
