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AMUDA Expansion Broadens Scope for Planned Urban Development
The Amalapuram Urban Development Authority, or AMUDA, has become much larger.
Its area now covers 1,765.45 square kilometres instead of 896.16 square kilometres.
Eight more mandals and one Urban Local Body were added.
AMUDA now includes 19 mandals, three Urban Local Bodies and 272 villages.
The three Urban Local Bodies are in Amalapuram, Mummidivaram and Ramachandrapuram.
Officials said the expansion can help the region plan its growth better.
They are working to coordinate administration and development in the newly added areas.
The latest expansion was announced by officials at a press conference.
AMUDA’s jurisdiction has expanded from 896.16 sq km to 1,765.45 sq km.
The latest government order adds one Urban Local Body and eight mandals.
AMUDA now covers 19 mandals, three Urban Local Bodies and 272 revenue villages.
The authority includes Amalapuram Municipality, Mummidivaram Nagar Panchayat and Ramachandrapuram Municipality.
Officials said coordination would be undertaken for administration and urban development in newly included gram panchayats.
- Who
- Joint Collector Wykhom Nydia Devi and AMUDA Chairman Allada Swami Naidu announced the expansion.
- What
- The Amalapuram Urban Development Authority’s jurisdiction was expanded to include one Urban Local Body and eight mandals.
- Where
- The announcement was made at the Collectorate in Amalapuram, within the expanded AMUDA region.
- When
- The latest expansion was authorized through GO MS No. 203 dated August 27, 2026; the announcement was made on Friday.
- Why
- Officials said the expansion would provide greater scope for planned and comprehensive urban development and improve coordination in newly included areas.
Key facts
- Authority
- Amalapuram Urban Development Authority (AMUDA)
- Previous area
- 896.16 sq km
- Expanded area
- 1,765.45 sq km
- Current coverage
- 19 mandals, three Urban Local Bodies and 272 revenue villages
- Latest government order
- GO MS No. 203, dated August 27, 2026
- Urban Local Bodies
- Amalapuram Municipality, Mummidivaram Nagar Panchayat and Ramachandrapuram Municipality
- Original establishment
- AMUDA was established through GO MS No. 35 on March 20, 2023, initially covering 11 mandals and 120 revenue villages
Sources
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