Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Andhra Pradesh Constituencies Seek District Reassignments
People in several areas of Andhra Pradesh want to be moved to different districts.
This is because they currently have to travel long distances to their district offices, making it difficult to get things done.
They say a previous leader promised to help with this.
If these changes happen, some areas would be closer to different cities, making it easier for people to travel and access important services like healthcare, education and marketing.
Constituents from Ramachandrapuram, Mandapeta, Kothapeta and Nuzvid seek district reassignment.
Residents cite excessive travel distance to district headquarters as a major issue.
A joint action committee has formed in Ramachandrapuram to advocate for the change.
The issue references a pre-election promise made by former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
The proposed changes could place significant cultural sites under single district administrations.
- Who
- Residents of Ramachandrapuram, Mandapeta, Kothapeta, and Nuzvid constituencies
- What
- Are seeking to be re-assigned to different districts
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To reduce travel distance to district headquarters and access to essential services
Current District Assignments
Proposed District Re-assignments
Travel Distance
Current District Assignments
Current district headquarters are far, causing travel difficulties.
Proposed District Re-assignments
Re-assignment to a closer district will reduce travel time and improve access to services.
- Affected Constituencies
- Ramachandrapuram, Mandapeta, Kothapeta, Nuzvid
- Current Districts
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Eluru
- Proposed Districts
- Kakinada, East Godavari, NTR
- Reason for Request
- Reduce travel distance to district headquarters
- Key Figures Mentioned
- Chandrababu Naidu, Vasamsetty Subhash, K Pardha Saradhi, Magapu Ammiraju, Kamana Prabhakara Rao
