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Andhra Pradesh Gets Markapuram, Madanapalle and Polavaram Districts
What the government decided
- Date of approval: The government approved the plan on 25 November 2025.
- New districts added: Three new districts will be created — Markapuram, Madanapalle, and Polavaram. These will be added to the existing districts.
- Total districts now 29: Andhra Pradesh earlier had 26 districts. After adding these 3, the total becomes 29.
- Five new revenue divisions: The government also agreed to form five new revenue divisions — Nakkapalli, Addanki, Pileru, Banaganapalle, and Madakasira. These divisions will help manage administration better.
- New mandal created: A new mandal named Pedda Harivanam will be formed by dividing the existing Adoni mandal in Kurnool district.
Why this reorganisation now
- Better administration: The government says smaller districts make it easier for people to reach government offices and get work done. It helps officers manage areas more smoothly.
- Public demand for years: People from these regions have been asking for separate districts for a long time. They wanted faster development and better government attention.
- Fixing earlier mistakes: The current government said that some district divisions made earlier were not done properly. So they are correcting those mistakes and making the boundaries more practical.
Administrative details and next steps
- Committee review: A group of ministers studied the plan and submitted a report. After checking the report, the Chief Minister approved the proposal.
- Cabinet approval next: Now the proposal will go to the Cabinet. Once the Cabinet approves it, an official government order will be released to make the new districts official.
- Setting up offices: After the notification, the government will set up all important offices — like the collector’s office, police office, revenue office, and other main departments — in the new districts.
Which areas are affected
- Polavaram district area: The new Polavaram district will have two revenue divisions — Rampachodavaram, which will be the district headquarters, and Chinturu. Many tribal and forest-area mandals will come under this district.
- Markapuram district area: Markapuram district will be made by taking parts from nearby areas. It will include places under Markapuram and Kanigiri revenue divisions.
- Madanapalle district area: Madanapalle district will include areas like Madanapalle, Punganuru, and Pileru. These places will now come under the new district for easier administration.
- Changes in other districts: Some mandals and constituencies from old districts will be shifted to the new ones. This will change the state’s map slightly to match the new districts.
Political and development implications
- Easier access for people: People won’t need to travel long distances to the district headquarters anymore. This saves time and helps them get government services faster.
- Better development focus: Smaller districts help the government plan local development more carefully. This is important for roads, water works, irrigation, tribal welfare, and rural growth.
- Political importance: Local leaders from these new districts may get more influence. New districts also change how funds and resources are shared between areas.
Important Questions
- Which three new districts were approved by the Andhra Pradesh government?
- What was the approval date for the formation of the new districts in Andhra Pradesh?
- What is the new total number of districts in Andhra Pradesh after the latest additions?
- What main reason did the Andhra Pradesh government give for reorganising the districts?
- Which five revenue divisions were announced along with the new districts in Andhra Pradesh?
Conclusion
The creation of three new districts — Markapuram, Madanapalle, and Polavaram — marks a major step by the Andhra Pradesh government toward improving administration and making government services easier for people to access. Along with new revenue divisions and boundary changes, this move aims to bring offices closer to citizens, speed up development, and correct earlier administrative problems, helping the state manage its regions more effectively.
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