{"id":2870,"date":"2025-05-06T20:38:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T15:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2870"},"modified":"2025-10-18T14:05:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T08:35:52","slug":"andhra-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Andhra Pradesh: History, Polity, Culture, Rivers, National Parks, and Economic Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Historical_Background_of_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Historical Background of Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Geography_and_Climate_of_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Geography and Climate of Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Demographics_of_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Demographics of Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#State_Symbols_of_Andhra_Pradesh\" >State Symbols of Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Andhra_Pradesh_Polity_and_Administrative_Structure\" >Andhra Pradesh Polity and Administrative Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Andhra_Pradesh_Current_Leadership\" >Andhra Pradesh Current Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Rivers_of_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Rivers of Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Culture_and_Traditions_of_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Culture and Traditions of Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Andhra_Pradesh_Arts_Crafts_and_Architecture\" >Andhra Pradesh Arts, Crafts, and Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Andhra_Pradesh_National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Sanctuaries\" >Andhra Pradesh National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Andhra_Pradesh_Neighboring_States_and_Boundaries\" >Andhra Pradesh: Neighboring States and Boundaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Ramsar_Sites_in_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Ramsar Sites in Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Andhra_Pradesh\" >UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Tiger_Reserves_in_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Tiger Reserves in Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Economic_Profile_of_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Economic Profile of Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Economic_Overview_of_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Economic Overview of Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Unique_and_Notable_Facts_about_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Unique and Notable Facts about Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/andhra-pradesh\/#Andhra_Pradesh_FAQs\" >Andhra Pradesh FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2871\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AP-1.jpg?resize=239%2C173&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"173\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh, one of India\u2019s prominent southern states, holds a significant position in the country\u2019s political, economic, and cultural history. Known for its ancient civilizations, diverse landscapes, and thriving industries, the state represents a balanced blend of tradition and modernity. Spread over 1,62,968 square kilometers, it is the seventh-largest state in India by area. According to the 2011 Census, Andhra Pradesh is home to over 49 million people. Amaravati, the proposed capital, along with Visakhapatnam and Kurnool, serves as administrative and commercial centers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-states-and-their-capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian States and Their Capitals<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Background_of_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Historical Background of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2872\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-2.jpg?resize=300%2C262&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-2.jpg?resize=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-2.jpg?w=376&amp;ssl=1 376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undivided Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The history of Andhra Pradesh stretches back to ancient times. The region was once home to the <\/span><b>Satavahana dynasty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1st century BCE to 2nd century CE), known for promoting trade, agriculture, and Buddhism. Over the centuries, the area witnessed the rule of various dynasties, including the <\/span><b>Ikshvakus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Eastern Chalukyas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Kakatiyas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Vijayanagara Empire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Qutb Shahi Sultanate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the colonial period, parts of Andhra Pradesh came under the <\/span><b>Madras Presidency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the British Empire. After India\u2019s independence in 1947, the Telugu-speaking regions were initially part of <\/span><b>Madras State<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In response to demands for a separate linguistic state, Andhra State was created in 1953 with Kurnool as its capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1956, under the <\/span><b>States Reorganization Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Andhra State merged with the Telangana region (then part of Hyderabad State) to form a unified <\/span><b>Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with Hyderabad as its capital. However, after decades of regional demands, <\/span><b>Telangana was carved out in 2014<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making Andhra Pradesh a reorganized state with Amaravati planned as the new capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1514&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Digital Arrest<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_and_Climate_of_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Geography and Climate of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2873\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-3.jpg?resize=300%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-3.jpg?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-3.jpg?w=411&amp;ssl=1 411w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh lies along India\u2019s eastern coast, bordered by <\/span><b>Telangana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Chhattisgarh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Odisha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the north, <\/span><b>Tamil Nadu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the south, <\/span><b>Karnataka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the west, and the <\/span><b>Bay of Bengal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the east.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eastern Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Stretch along the eastern border of Andhra Pradesh, forming the primary mountain system in the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nallamala Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the central part of the Eastern Ghats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for dense forests and rugged terrain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, one of India\u2019s largest wildlife sanctuaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seshachalam Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated near Tirupati in the southern part of the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized as a biosphere reserve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich in red sanders, a rare and protected tree species.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state\u2019s landscape is diverse, comprising:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coastal plains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along the Bay of Bengal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eastern Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> running parallel to the coast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertile deltas of the <\/span><b>Godavari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Krishna rivers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry inland plateaus in the Rayalaseema region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Climate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Andhra Pradesh experiences a <\/span><b>tropical climate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, characterized by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hot summers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from March to June.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monsoon rains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from July to September.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mild winters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from December to February.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The coastal areas are prone to <\/span><b>cyclones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially between October and December.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1587&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>International Organisations<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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id=\"Demographics_of_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Demographics of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2874\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-4.jpg?resize=255%2C157&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"157\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the <\/span><b>2011 Census<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Andhra Pradesh had a population of <\/span><b>49.5 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>population density<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands at <\/span><b>308 persons per square kilometer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>sex ratio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>993 females per 1000 males<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, slightly higher than the national average.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Literacy Rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The state recorded a literacy rate of <\/span><b>67.4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with male literacy at 74.8% and female literacy at 60%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Languages Spoken:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Telugu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (official language)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urdu<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tamil<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kannada<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Odia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in border areas)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Symbols_of_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>State Symbols of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2875\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-5.jpg?resize=249%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Symbol<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State Animal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blackbuck (Krishna Jinka)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State Bird<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Roller (Palapitta)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State Tree<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neem (Vepa Chettu)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State Flower<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jasmine (Malle Puvvu)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symbols reflect Andhra Pradesh\u2019s cultural and ecological diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1514&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Digital Arrest<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andhra_Pradesh_Polity_and_Administrative_Structure\"><\/span><b>Andhra Pradesh Polity and Administrative Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh follows a <\/span><b>unicameral legislature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after the abolition of its Legislative Council in 1985, though proposals to revive it have been considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andhra_Pradesh_Current_Leadership\"><\/span><b>Andhra Pradesh Current Leadership<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of Andhra was the first state to be formed on the lines of language (Telugu speaking) after the prolonged protests by Potti Sriramalu. Later under the States Reorganisation act, it was renamed as Andhra Pradesh.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister: N. Chandrababu Naidu<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party, assumed office as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh following the 2024 assembly elections. Known for his administrative acumen and focus on technological advancement, Naidu has previously served multiple terms in this role, contributing to the state&#8217;s development trajectory.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Andhra Pradesh Governor: S. Abdul Nazeer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer has been serving as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh since February 24, 2023. Before his gubernatorial appointment, he was a judge of the Supreme Court of India, bringing a wealth of legal expertise to his current role.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh high Court<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>High Court:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>Andhra Pradesh High Court<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is located in <\/span><b>Amaravati<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court is Hon&#8217;ble Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur. He assumed office on July 28, 2023, following his nomination by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and appointment by President Droupadi Murmu. Justice Thakur is slated to serve until his retirement on April 24, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Andhra Pradesh Administrative Structure:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh elects 25 members to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh has 11 representatives in the Rajya Sabha, which are indirectly elected by the state&#8217;s legislative assembly members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state has a unicameral legislature with 175 elected members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier, Andhra Pradesh had a bicameral legislature (Legislative Council + Legislative Assembly), but the Legislative Council was abolished in 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>26 districts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as of 2022, reorganized from the earlier 13)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divided into <\/span><b>revenue divisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>mandals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>villages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for local governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPSC Toppers List 2024<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rivers_of_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Rivers of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh is enriched by several major rivers, making it one of India\u2019s agriculturally productive regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Major Rivers:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Godavari:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India\u2019s second-longest river, enters Andhra Pradesh at Polavaram.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Krishna:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Originates in Maharashtra and flows through Andhra Pradesh into the Bay of Bengal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Penna:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Originating from Karnataka, flows through Rayalaseema.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vamsadhara<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Nagavali<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rivers drain the northern districts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rivers support <\/span><b>irrigation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>fisheries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>hydropower projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture_and_Traditions_of_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Culture and Traditions of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh\u2019s culture reflects a rich blend of <\/span><b>classical art forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>folk traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>festivals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>architectural heritage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shaped by various dynasties and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Classical Dance of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2876\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-6.jpg?resize=234%2C175&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"175\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Kuchipudi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most prominent classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh. It originated in a small village named Kuchipudi in the Krishna district. Recognized as one of the eight classical dance forms of India, Kuchipudi combines fast rhythmic footwork, expressive gestures, and graceful movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Traditionally performed as a dance-drama with both male and female artists. Dancers begin performances by invoking Lord Ganesh or Lord Nataraja.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Themes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most performances narrate stories from Hindu epics like the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramayana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahabharata<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhagavata Purana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unique Aspect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In its original form, male Brahmin priests performed it in temples as a devotional offering.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, Kuchipudi has evolved into a solo and group performance art, practiced widely across India and abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1942&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>National Parks in India<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Theatre Art of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh has a rich tradition of theatre art known for its historical depth and diverse styles:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2877\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-7.jpg?resize=253%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"167\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Veedhi Natakam (Street Theatre): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A popular form of folk drama performed in village streets, especially during festivals and religious occasions. It features mythological or social themes narrated with humor, songs, and dialogues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2878\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-8.jpg?resize=260%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"167\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Burra Katha: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A narrative folk art where a lead performer, accompanied by two supporting artists, narrates a story through dialogue, dance, and music. It gained popularity during the Indian freedom movement to spread political and social awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Folk Music of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state\u2019s folk music mirrors its agrarian culture and social life. It is primarily oral, passed down through generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Janapada Geetalu:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Traditional songs sung during festivals, weddings, and harvests. These songs capture themes of love, valor, devotion, and daily rural life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oggu Katha:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A traditional storytelling format where stories of local deities like Mallanna and Beerappa are narrated through songs, dance, and music, accompanied by instruments like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dolu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (drum) and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tambura<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dappu Nrityam:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A folk art where groups of dancers perform synchronized steps to the rhythm of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dappu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a percussion instrument.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Classical Music in Andhra Pradesh<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh has made notable contributions to Indian classical music, particularly <\/span><b>Carnatic music<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of India\u2019s two major classical music systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Notable Composers<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2879\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-9.jpg?resize=177%2C229&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"229\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Annamacharya (1408\u20131503):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Known as the first Carnatic music composer, he composed thousands of devotional songs (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sankeertanas<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) in praise of Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tyagaraja (1767\u20131847):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Born in Tiruvarur but associated with Andhra musical traditions, he is one of the &#8220;Trinity of Carnatic Music.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kshetrayya (17th Century):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A noted Telugu composer of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">padams<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, devotional love songs usually dedicated to Lord Krishna.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Andhra Pradesh Performance Traditions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classical music concerts, known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kutcheris<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are integral to temple festivals, cultural gatherings, and special occasions across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Festivals<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2880\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-10.jpg?resize=249%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ugadi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Telugu New Year, marked by traditional rituals and feasts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sankranti:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Harvest festival, celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and bull-taming sports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sri Rama Navami, Vinayaka Chaturthi, and Deepavali<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also widely observed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Muharram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Ramzan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Christmas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are celebrated by Muslim and Christian communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andhra_Pradesh_Arts_Crafts_and_Architecture\"><\/span><b>Andhra Pradesh Arts, Crafts, and Architecture<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh boasts a longstanding tradition of handicrafts and temple architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Notable Crafts:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2881\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-11.jpg?resize=235%2C175&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"175\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kondapalli Toys:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wooden toys made from softwood, painted in bright colors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Etikoppaka Lacquerware:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Artifacts coated with natural dyes and lacquer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bobblehead Dolls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Famous in the Krishna and Guntur regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mangalagiri Fabrics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cotton textiles dyed using traditional methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Architecture:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2882\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-12.jpg?resize=249%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lepakshi Temple:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Noted for its hanging pillar and intricate carvings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Amaravati Stupa:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of the largest Buddhist stupas in ancient India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Undavalli Caves:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rock-cut caves dating back to the 4th-5th centuries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andhra_Pradesh_National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Sanctuaries\"><\/span><b>Andhra Pradesh National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh is home to rich biodiversity, preserved in its parks and sanctuaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>National Parks in Andhra Pradesh<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh has <\/span><b>three designated national parks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2883\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-13.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-13.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-13.jpg?w=544&amp;ssl=1 544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sri Venkateswara National Park (Tirupati District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: Rich biodiversity, dry deciduous forests, and species like Indian giant squirrel, golden gecko, and sloth bear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area: 353 sq. km.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Papikonda National Park (Alluri Sitharama Raju and Eluru districts)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: Eastern Ghats\u2019 hill ranges, tiger habitats, and riverine landscapes along the Godavari River.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area: 1,012 sq. km.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park (Kadapa District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: Dry deciduous forests and species like panther, chinkara, and spotted deer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area: 2.4 sq. km.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Notable Wildlife Sanctuaries:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (second-largest mangrove forest in India)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andhra_Pradesh_Neighboring_States_and_Boundaries\"><\/span><b>Andhra Pradesh: Neighboring States and Boundaries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh lies on the southeastern coast of India, bordered by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Telangana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the north and northwest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhattisgarh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the north<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Odisha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the northeast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tamil Nadu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the south<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Karnataka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the west<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a long coastline of <\/span><b>974 kilometers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along the <\/span><b>Bay of Bengal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the second-longest among Indian states. Andhra Pradesh does not share an international border.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramsar_Sites_in_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Ramsar Sites in Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh has <\/span><b>two Ramsar wetlands of international importance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2884\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ap-14.jpg?resize=297%2C136&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"136\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kolleru Lake (Eluru and Krishna districts)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type: Freshwater lake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notified: 2002<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: Migratory birds including grey pelicans and painted storks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Narsapur Forest Wetland (West Godavari District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type: Mangrove wetland ecosystem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notified: 2022<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: Avian biodiversity, estuarine and mangrove ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of now, Andhra Pradesh has <\/span><b>no UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> officially inscribed. However, two sites are on the tentative list:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lepakshi (Anantapur District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: 16th-century Veerabhadra temple with fresco paintings, hanging pillar, and monolithic Nandi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Buddhist Remains at Amaravati<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: Stupas, sculptures, and monastic remains dating back to 2nd century BCE.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tiger_Reserves_in_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Tiger Reserves in Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><b>three tiger reserves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Andhra Pradesh, part of India\u2019s Project Tiger conservation network:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (spread across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area: 3,728 sq. km (Andhra Pradesh share: around 2,000 sq. km)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: The largest tiger reserve in India; dry deciduous forests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sri Venkateswara Tiger Reserve (Tirupati District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area: 1,406 sq. km<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notified: 1998<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: Sloth bears, panthers, and endemic reptiles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Papikonda Tiger Reserve (Eluru and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area: 1,012 sq. km<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notified: 2018<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for: Tigers, leopards, and endangered flora and fauna of the Eastern Ghats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Profile_of_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Economic Profile of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economy of Andhra Pradesh is primarily <\/span><b>agriculture-based<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, supplemented by <\/span><b>industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Sectors:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agriculture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Main crops include rice, sugarcane, cotton, chilies, and tobacco.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Horticulture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mangoes, bananas, and citrus fruits are major exports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aquaculture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Andhra Pradesh ranks first in fish and shrimp production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focus on food processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IT and Services:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visakhapatnam emerging as an IT hub after Hyderabad\u2019s separation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Major Projects:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Polavaram Irrigation Project:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> National project to provide drinking water, irrigation, and hydropower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visakhapatnam\u2013Chennai Industrial Corridor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Boosting infrastructure and logistics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bhogapuram International Airport:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Under development near Visakhapatnam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Overview_of_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Economic Overview of Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Andhra Pradesh for the fiscal year 2023\u201324 stood at \u20b914.39 lakh crore, recording a growth rate of 10.44% over the previous year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sector-wise Contribution (2023\u201324)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agriculture and Allied Activities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 37%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Services:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 40%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economy remains diverse, with a significant share from services and agriculture, while industrial sectors continue to expand in coastal and central districts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Andhra Pradesh Major Economic Centres<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Visakhapatnam:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is the financial and industrial capital of Andhra Pradesh. The city hosts major public and private sector enterprises in steel, petroleum, shipbuilding, and information technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Vijayawada:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An important commercial hub known for its vibrant trading activity, road and rail connectivity, and growing real estate and logistics sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Andhra Pradesh District-wise Economic Contribution<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following districts lead in contributing to the state&#8217;s GSDP:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visakhapatnam:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b91,19,268 crore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NTR District:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b973,632 crore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Krishna:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b968,301 crore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tirupati:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b967,487 crore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eluru:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b966,834 crore<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visakhapatnam district holds the top position due to its port-led industrial base and services sector strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Important Ports in Andhra Pradesh<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline in India, stretching 974 kilometers, and features several operational ports:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visakhapatnam Port:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The state&#8217;s only major port, managing substantial domestic and international cargo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gangavaram Port<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Krishnapatnam Port<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kakinada Deep Water Port<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kakinada Anchorage Port<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ravva Port<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collectively, these ports handled around 198 million tonnes of cargo in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unique_and_Notable_Facts_about_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Unique and Notable Facts about Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lambasingi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This village in the Eastern Ghats is often called the &#8220;Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh&#8221; and is the only place in South India known for sub-zero temperatures during winter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guntur Chillies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Andhra Pradesh is famous for cultivating Guntur chillies, among the spiciest varieties in the world, widely exported and used in Indian cuisine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pingali Venkayya:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The designer of the Indian National Flag was born in Andhra Pradesh, a fact celebrated in national history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tirupati Temple:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It houses one of the richest and most visited religious shrines globally, drawing millions of pilgrims annually.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Longest Coastline in South India:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Andhra Pradesh&#8217;s 974 km coastline is the longest in South India, offering strategic advantages for trade and fisheries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Mango Production:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The state is one of India\u2019s top producers of mangoes, with varieties like Banganapalle receiving a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh, with its rich historical legacy, cultural traditions, and economic initiatives, remains one of India\u2019s significant states. From ancient Buddhist relics to modern infrastructure projects, the state exemplifies a harmonious blend of heritage and progress. Understanding Andhra Pradesh\u2019s geography, polity, and social customs is essential for competitive exam aspirants and anyone seeking to learn about India\u2019s regional diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andhra_Pradesh_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Andhra Pradesh FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-2886 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2886{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2886 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2886{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2886.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2886.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2886.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: 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data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2886\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28860\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28860\" aria-controls=\"collapse28860\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse28860\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2886\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28860\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati, with Visakhapatnam and Kurnool serving as important administrative and commercial centers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28861\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28861\" aria-controls=\"collapse28861\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which classical dance form is popular in Andhra Pradesh?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse28861\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2886\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28861\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kuchipudi is the most prominent classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh, known for its fast footwork, expressive gestures, and dance-drama performances.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28862\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28862\" aria-controls=\"collapse28862\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the major rivers in Andhra Pradesh?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse28862\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2886\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28862\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The major rivers in Andhra Pradesh include the Godavari, Krishna, Penna, Vamsadhara, and Nagavali.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28863\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28863\" aria-controls=\"collapse28863\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the economic focus of Andhra Pradesh?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse28863\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2886\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28863\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The economy of Andhra Pradesh is primarily based on agriculture, with major crops like rice, sugarcane, and cotton, alongside significant contributions from industry and services, particularly aquaculture and IT.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the complete profile of Andhra Pradesh \u2014 covering its history, geography, polity, culture, rivers, national parks, and economic 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