Districts of Andhra Pradesh and Their Headquarters 2026
Andhra Pradesh now has 28 districts. The district count increased after the addition of Markapuram and Polavaram districts. Below is the updated list of Andhra Pradesh districts with their headquarters, useful for students, competitive exam preparation, and general knowledge.
Updated as of May 2026.
| S.No | District | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alluri Sitharama Raju | Paderu |
| 2 | Anakapalli | Anakapalli |
| 3 | Ananthapuramu | Ananthapuram |
| 4 | Annamayya | Madanapalli |
| 5 | Bapatla | Bapatla |
| 6 | Chittoor | Chittoor |
| 7 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema | Amalapuram |
| 8 | East Godavari | Rajamahendravaram |
| 9 | Eluru | Eluru |
| 10 | Guntur | Guntur |
| 11 | Kakinada | Kakinada |
| 12 | Krishna | Machilipatnam |
| 13 | Kurnool | Kurnool |
| 14 | Markapuram | Markapuram |
| 15 | Nandyal | Nandyal |
| 16 | Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore | Nellore |
| 17 | NTR | Vijayawada |
| 18 | Palnadu | Narasaraopeta |
| 19 | Parvathipuram Manyam | Parvathipuram |
| 20 | Polavaram | Rampachodavaram |
| 21 | Prakasam | Ongole |
| 22 | Srikakulam | Srikakulam |
| 23 | Sri Sathya Sai | Puttaparthi |
| 24 | Tirupati | Tirupati |
| 25 | Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam |
| 26 | Vizianagaram | Vizianagaram |
| 27 | West Godavari | Bhimavaram |
| 28 | YSR Kadapa | Kadapa |
Important Points
- Andhra Pradesh has 28 districts in the latest district structure.
- Markapuram and Polavaram are the newly added districts.
- Polavaram district headquarters is Rampachodavaram.
- Markapuram district headquarters is Markapuram.
- Annamayya district headquarters is Madanapalli.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many districts are there in Andhra Pradesh in 2026?
There are 28 districts in Andhra Pradesh.
Which are the new districts in Andhra Pradesh?
The newly added districts are Markapuram and Polavaram.
What is the headquarters of Polavaram district?
The headquarters of Polavaram district is Rampachodavaram.
What is the headquarters of Markapuram district?
The headquarters of Markapuram district is Markapuram.
What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
Amaravati is recognized as the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Sources checked: Government district websites and recent district reorganization reports.
