YSR district

YSR district spreads across the Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh and is named after a former chief minister. Forests cover the hills in the west, while flatter stretches and river basins shape the central and northern parts, with Kadapa forming the administrative center.

Under British rule the area formed part of the Madras Presidency, with Kadapa serving as a regional garrison. After independence it was merged into the newly formed state of Andhra Pradesh in 1956, then renamed in 2010 to honor a late leader.

The name honors Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who came from this area and served as chief minister in the 2000s. Visitors see street names and memorials in Kadapa that recall his tenure and the political turning points that began here.

Travelers reach the area by bus routes and train lines that converge on Kadapa and offer connections to neighboring states. Those exploring the surroundings find access roads to temple sites and small towns spread across the 36 administrative blocks.

Geologists visit to study formations from the Cuddapah Basin that expose rock layers spanning billions of years. Quarries around Kadapa supply barite and asbestos deposited in the sediments over long periods.

Location: Andhra Pradesh

Capital city: Kadapa

Shares border with: Kurnool district, Anantapuramu district, Prakasam district, Chittoor district, Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore district

Website: http://kadapa.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 14.48000,78.81000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:48