YSR district
YSR district (formerly Kadapa or Cuddapaa) is one of 26 districts in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
YSR district | |
|---|---|
District of Andhra Pradesh | |
 Kadapa tower clock | |
| Coordinates: 14°28′21″N 78°49′40″E / 14.472509°N 78.827739°ECoordinates: 14°28′21″N 78°49′40″E / 14.472509°N 78.827739°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Regions | Coastal Andhra |
| Headquarters | Kadapa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15,379 km2 (5,938 sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | ysr%20district |
History
YSR district was one of the 13 new districts formed in 2022 , with its headquarters at Kadapa. The reorganisation of the districts increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh to 26. It has 3 revenue divisions - Jammalamadugu revenue district, Kadapa revenue division and Badvel revenue division.[1]
Geography
The total geographical area of the YSR district is 15,379 sq km. It is linked with the historically famous Dandakaranya of Ramayana fame. It is said that Rama, Sita and Lakshmana passed through forest. The holy rivers Penna (Panakini), Papaghni, Chitravati, Mandavya flow through the area.[2]
Administrative divisions
Mandals
YSR district consists of 36 mandals spread across 3 revenue mandals:[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "Kadapa district". About District. Government. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "YSR District". About District > Map of District. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
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