Andhra Pradesh Facts and Information
General Information
| Additional Official Language | English |
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| Area | 162,975 km² |
| Capital | Amaravati |
| Formation Dates | 1 October 1953 (Andhra State); 1 November 1956 (Andhra Pradesh) |
| ISO Code | IN-AP |
| Largest City | Visakhapatnam |
| Official Language | Telugu |
| Population | 84,580,777 (2011 Census) |
| State Name | Andhra Pradesh |
| Time Zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Vehicle Registration | AP |
| Website | https://www.ap.gov.in/ |
Government and Administration
| Assembly Seats | 175 |
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| Backward caste support | Andhra Pradesh State Backward Classes Welfare Department (https://apbcwelfare.apcfss.in/) |
| Chief Minister | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| Council Seats | 58 |
| Deputy Chief Minister | Konidela Pawan Kalyan |
| Governor | S. Abdul Nazeer |
| Legislature Type | Bicameral |
| Lok Sabha Seats | 25 |
| Rajya Sabha Seats | 11 |
| Start-up company support and website | Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (https://www.apinnovationsociety.com/) |
Geography and Environment
| Average Annual Rainfall | 1,000 to 1,100 mm |
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| Beaches | Ramakrishna Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Bheemunipatnam Beach |
| Borders | Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Bay of Bengal |
| Caves | Borra Caves, Belum Caves |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon |
| Coastline | 974 km |
| Gorges | Araku Valley Gorges |
| Highest Point | Arma Konda (1,680 m) |
| Hill Stations | Horsley Hills, Araku Valley |
| Major Hills | Eastern Ghats, Nallamala Hills, Seshachalam Hills |
| Major Rivers | Godavari, Krishna, Penna, Vamsadhara, Nagavali |
| Scenic Drives | Vizag to Araku Valley, Vijayawada to Maredumilli |
| Soil Types | Red soil, Black soil, Alluvial soil, Laterite soil |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam, Coringa, Sri Venkateswara, Rollapadu |
Demographics and Social Structure
| City/Town and Population | Visakhapatnam: 2,881,686; Vijayawada: 2,034,358; Guntur: 943,880 |
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| Human Development Index | 0.638 (2017) |
| Literacy Rate | 67.41% |
| Major Religions | Hinduism, Islam, Christianity |
| Population | 84,580,777 (2011 Census) |
| Rural Population | 66.51% |
| Scheduled Castes | 16.41% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 5.53% |
| Sex Ratio | 992 females per 1000 males |
| Urban Population | 33.49% |
Economy and Industry
| Agricultural Products | Rice, Maize, Pulses, Cotton, Sugarcane |
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| Fisheries | Coastal aquaculture, Inland fisheries |
| Gross State Domestic Product | ₹10.19 lakh crore (2022–23) |
| Major Industries | Information Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Automobiles |
| Major export | Marine products, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles |
| Major farming / crop | Rice |
| Mineral Resources | Bauxite, Limestone, Barite, Manganese |
| Per Capita Income Rank | 17th among Indian states |
| Real estate hotspots | Amaravati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada |
| Top Employers | Andhra Pradesh State Government, Infosys, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories |
Education and Research
| Any IIT or IIMs or REC | IIT Tirupati, IIM Visakhapatnam |
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| Best Engineering College | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati |
| Best Medical College | Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam |
| Major IT Companies | Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra |
| Major Universities | Andhra University, Sri Venkateswara University, Acharya Nagarjuna University |
| Prominent scholars | C. R. Rao, K. S. R. Anjaneyulu |
| Research Institutes | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, National Institute of Oceanography (Visakhapatnam) |
Infrastructure and Connectivity
| Healthcare Facilities | Government General Hospital (Guntur), King George Hospital (Visakhapatnam) |
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| Hydro power plants | Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Srisailam Dam |
| Major Airports | Visakhapatnam Airport, Vijayawada Airport, Tirupati Airport |
| Major Ports | Visakhapatnam Port, Krishnapatnam Port, Kakinada Port |
| Major Rail Junction | Vijayawada Junction, Guntur Junction |
| Major Road Junction | Vijayawada, Rajahmundry |
| Mobile penetration | Approximately 90% |
| Power Generation | Solar, Thermal, Hydroelectric |
| Thermal power plants | Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plant, Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant |
Culture and Heritage
| Buddhist Sites | Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda |
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| Classical Dance | Kuchipudi |
| Classical Music | Carnatic |
| Freedom fighters | Alluri Sitarama Raju, Tanguturi Prakasam |
| Geographical Indications | Kalamkari textiles, Uppada sarees, Bandar laddu |
| Historic reference in Mahabharat & Ramayan | Krishna River region, Kishkindha (Anjaneya's birthplace) |
| Influential personalities | N. T. Rama Rao, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy |
| Local Staple food | Rice with lentils and vegetables |
| Major Festivals | Ugadi, Sankranti, Dasara, Diwali |
| Movie Industry Name | Tollywood |
| Notable Mosques / Churches / synagogues | Mecca Masjid (Vijayawada), Gunadala Matha Shrine |
| Notable Temples | Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Srisailam Temple |
| Popular Sweet or Dessert | Pootharekulu |
| Popular actors | Chiranjeevi, Prabhas, Mahesh Babu |
| Traditional outfit of men | Pancha (dhoti), Kurta |
| Traditional outfit of women | Saree |
Tourism and Places of Interest
| Best time to visit | October to March |
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| Crime areas to avoid | Exercise caution in isolated areas; general safety is good |
| Other interesting facts | Home to the largest freshwater lake in India (Kolleru Lake) |
| Things to do | Temple visits, Beach tourism, Hill station retreats |
| Top tourist spots | Tirumala, Araku Valley, Borra Caves, Lepakshi |
Fun facts
| Fun fact 1 | Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline in India |
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| Fun fact 2 | The state is known as the Rice Bowl of India |
| Fun fact 3 | Home to the ancient Buddhist site of Amaravati |
| Fun fact 4 | Kuchipudi, a classical dance form, originated here |
| Fun fact 5 | Visakhapatnam is one of the oldest shipyards in India |