Prakasam district, Administrative district in Andhra Pradesh, India
The district spans 14,322 square kilometers across the coastal Andhra region, bordered by Bapatla, Palnadu, Nandyal, Kadapa, and Nellore districts.
The district was established on February 2, 1970, by combining territories from Guntur, Nellore, and Kurnool districts, with Ongole designated as its capital.
The district maintains educational institutions, temples, and agricultural traditions, with local markets offering handloom textiles and regional produce.
The transportation network includes National Highway 16, National Highway 216, and the Ongole railway station, connecting the district to major cities.
The region produces the Ongole cattle breed, maintains substantial granite reserves in Chimakurthi, and features slate manufacturing facilities in Markapur.
Location: Andhra Pradesh
Inception: February 2, 1970
Capital city: Ongole
Shares border with: Mahabubnagar district, Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore district, YSR district, Guntur district
Website: http://prakasam.ap.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 15.50000,80.05000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:14
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