Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Expands Prakasam District
The Andhra Pradesh government has expanded Prakasam district to include 28 mandals.
This change was approved by the state Cabinet on December 29, 2023, and includes the addition of Kandukur mandal from Nellore and Addanki mandal from Bapatla.
The district now has three new revenue divisions: Kandukur, Ongole, and Addanki.
Additionally, the government has formed two new districts, Polavaram and Markapuram, increasing the total number of districts in the state to 28.
The reorganisation also includes changes to the boundaries of revenue divisions and mandals.
The government has assured that the power disruption at the Kanaka Durga Temple was due to a coordination lapse and not systemic failure, and corrective actions are being taken.
Prakasam district expanded to 28 mandals after state Cabinet approval.
Kandukur mandal from Nellore and Addanki mandal from Bapatla merged into Prakasam.
New Kandukur Revenue Division includes seven mandals.
Ongole revenue division now includes 11 mandals.
Addanki revenue division formed with 10 mandals.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh state government
- What
- Expansion of Prakasam district and creation of new districts
- When
- December 29, 2023 (approval), January 2, 2024 (implementation)
- Where
- Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Reorganisation of districts and addressing public aspirations
Government
Opposition
Power Disruption at Durga Temple
Government
The power disruption was due to a coordination lapse among officials, not systemic failure. The government prioritizes devotees' sentiments and is taking corrective actions.
Opposition
YSR Congress Party leaders have criticized the incident and attempted to politicize it.
- Date of Reorganisation
- December 29, 2023
- Number of Mandals After Expansion
- 28
- New Revenue Divisions
- Kandukur, Ongole, Addanki
- Mandal Added from Nellore
- Kandukur
- Mandal Added from Bapatla
- Addanki
- New Districts Formed
- Polavaram, Markapuram
- Total Districts After Reorganisation
- 28
- New Revenue Divisions Formed
- 5
Sources
Prakasam District Expanded to 28 Mandals After Reorganisation
Andhra govt forms two new districts, total rises to 28
Ravi Rules Out System Failure in Durga Temple Power Disruption
AP Issues GO Creating Polavaram District With Rampachodavaram as Headquarters
2 new districts created in state; total rises to 28
P Raja Babu Takes Charge As Markapuram District Collector
Municipal upgrades announced in Sri Sathya Sai and East Godavari districts
