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Prakasam district is a coastal district in Andhra Pradesh, India, named after Tanguturi Prakasam, the first Chief Minister of Andhra State. It has an area of 14,322 km2, a population of 2.28 million, and a history of Naxalite activity.
Prakasam District is named after the freedom fighter and first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Tanguturi Prakasam. The district has rich cultural, historical and natural heritage, and offers various services and information for the public.
- Boundaries and Topography of The District
- Hills
- Sea Coast
- Rivers
- Climate and Rainfall
- Forestry
- Irrigation Potential
- Area, Population and Other Related Particulars
- Administrative Units of The District
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The District is bounded by the following places and features on all the four sides. East : Bay of Bengal. West : Kurnool & Nandyala Districts. North : Bapatla, Narasaraopeta and Mahaboobnagar Districts. South : SPSR Nellore and YSR Districts. The District is situated in tropical region between14-57′-00″ to 16-17′-00′ Northern latitude and 78-43-00′...
The important hill ranges in the district are the picturesque Nallamalas and the Veligondas which separate the District from Kurnool and YSR Districts. The Nallamalas consist of a range of unbroken rugged and fairly steep hills with an average elevation about 620 Mtrs above Sea level, covering an area of 113 KMs length and 32 KMs width in North-Sou...
The district has 50 KMs coastline covering N.G.Padu, Ongole, Kothapatnam, Tangutur, Singarayakonda Mandals. Some Mandals have beaches and important among them are Kothapatnam of Kothapatnam Mandal, Pakala of Singarayakonda Mandal
The District is watered by the Gundlakamma, Musi and Paleru Rivers besides small rivers like Thammileru, Sagileru and Gudisileru and streams like Ogeru vagu, Nallavagu and Vedimangala vagu. The Gundlakamma River rises at an altitude of about 2,700 ft near Gundla Brahmeswaram of Nallamala forest. It enters the plains through the Cumbum gorge. It run...
In the District the sea breeze renders the climate moderate both in winter and summer seasons in the coastal areas of the district. In the non-coastal areas of the district, the heat in the summer is severe especially in the tracts of upland areas and adjoining hills. The normal maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in the district are 40.2 0 C...
The total Forest area in the district accounts for 4,42,073 Ha. forming 30.86% of the total Geographical area. The famous Nallamala forest is formed mainly in Giddalur, Komarole, Racherla, rdhaveedu, Yerragondapalem, Pullalacheruvu and Dornala Mandals. In the costal areas orchids are abundantly grown with casurinas and cashew plantations. According...
Nagarjuna Sagar Project and Krishna Western Delta are under Major Irrigation. Mopadu Reservoir, Paleru-Bitragunta Anicut, and Cumbum tank are sources under Medium Irrigation. 798 Minor Irrigation tanks with an Ayacut of 89,267 Hectors are under cultivation.
The District occupies an area of 14,323 Sq.Kms. with a density of 160 persons per Sq.Km. This district has 50KMs. of coastline spread over in 5 Mandals. There are as many as 857 villages (including forest villages) exist in the district. Out of 857 villages, 769 villages are inhabited while the balance is 88 uninhabited villages as per 2011 Census....
The District comprises three Revenue divisions viz., Ongole, Kanigiri and Markapur. 38 Mandals. ‘1’ Municipal Corporation i.e., Ongole, ‘1’ Municipality i.e., Markapur and ‘5’ Nagarapanchayats Chimakurthy, Giddalur, Podili, Darsi and Kanigiri in the District Ongole division consists of ‘12’ mandals, Kanigiri division with ‘13’ mandals and Markapur ...
Prakasam district is located on the coast of Andhra Pradesh, bounded by the Bay of Bengal and other districts. It has diverse natural features, such as hills, rivers, forests and sea coast, and a moderate climate with two monsoons.
Jan 9, 2023 · Find the location, area, population and major towns of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. See the map of Prakasam district with national highway, major roads, district headquarters and other features.
Sep 18, 2024 · Prakasam District is named after Sri Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu, a freedom fighter and the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Learn more about the district's history, geography, culture, and services on its official website.
Prakasam district is a coastal district of Andhra Pradesh state, named after a freedom fighter and former chief minister. It has a diverse geography, rich mineral resources, well-developed industries and a literacy rate of 63.08%.
Aug 21, 2024 · Prakasam is a coastal district in Andhra Pradesh with many attractions, such as beaches, temples, hills, and wildlife. Learn about its history, best time to visit, and places of interest in this comprehensive guide.
