Andhra Pradesh Expands Districts: Two New, HQ Shift, Effective Dec 31

• Andhra Pradesh government announced the formation of two new districts and changes to one district headquarters, effective December 31.
• Polavaram district (headquarters Rampachodavaram) and Markapuram district (headquarters Markapuram) are the two new additions, increasing total districts to 28.
• Annamayya district headquarters will shift from Rayachoti to Madanapalle, also effective December 31.
• Five new revenue divisions have been established, aiming for administrative decentralization and faster public issue resolution.
• These changes, approved by the cabinet, are part of the TDP government's efforts to refine previous district bifurcations and enhance administrative efficiency.

Why It Matters: Andhra Pradesh expands its administrative map with two new districts and key changes, effective Dec 31.