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Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of and tenth-most populous state with 49,386,799 inhabitants. It is bordered by Telangana to the ...
state of
India
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'', conducted by ''The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner,'' under ''
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Cities statistics
As per
2011 Census of India
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, ''towns with population of 100,000 and above are called Cities''.
Visakhapatnam
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is the most populated city with a population of 2,278,000 after merger of surrounding towns of
Bheemunipatnam
Bheemunipatnam (also known as Bheemili), is a suburb of Visakhapatnam, India. The town was named after Bhima, a character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. It formerly administered under the Bheemunipatnam municipality, but merged into GVMC in 2017 ...
and
Anakapalle
Anakapalli is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Anakapalli district. The municipality was merged with the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. It has the second largest jaggery market of the co ...
Municipalities into Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (VMC) and it was upgraded to
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is the civic body that governs the city of Visakhapatnam, largest city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its jurisdiction encompasses an area of . It is also part of the planning body o ...
(
GVMC
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is the civic body that governs the city of Visakhapatnam, largest city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its jurisdiction encompasses an area of . It is also part of the planning body o ...
). Proposals to merge some near by villages to
Vijayawada
Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is a part of the state's Capital Region. It is the administrative headquarters of the NTR district. Its metropolitan region comprises N ...
,
Kakinada
Kakinada ( formerly called Kakinandiwada, Coringa, and Cocanada; ) is the sixth largest city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and serves as the district headquarters of the Kakinada District. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. J. ...
, and
Rajamahendravaram
Rajahmundry, officially known as Rajamahendravaram, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and District headquarters of East Godavari district. It is the sixth most populated city in the state. During British rule, the District of Rajah ...
Municipal Corporations.
Visakhapatnam
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,
Kakinada
Kakinada ( formerly called Kakinandiwada, Coringa, and Cocanada; ) is the sixth largest city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and serves as the district headquarters of the Kakinada District. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. J. ...
, and
Tirupati
Tirupati () is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Tirupati district. The city is home to the important Hindu shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and other historic temples and is re ...
are being developed as
Smart cities
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by
Government of India
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under
Smart Cities Mission.
''The cities written in bold are the headquarters of their respective
district
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.''
This is a 2011 Population Census of M / M.Corp + O.G.of cities. (M -
Municipality
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Municipal Corporation
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Out Growths)
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Kurnool
Kurnool is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It formerly served as the capital of Andhra State (1953–1956). The city is often referred to as "The Gateway of Rayalaseema".Kurnool is also known as The City of Gem Stones. It also s ...
includes
Kallur Village which was merged into
Kurnool Municipal Coporation.
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Guntur
Guntur () is a city and the administrative headquarters of Guntur district in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Guntur is spread across 168.49 km square and is the third-largest city in the state. ...
includes ten villages namely Adavitakkellapadu, Ankireddypalem, Gorantla, Chowdavaram, Etukuru,
Nallapadu
Nallapadu is a neighbourhood of Guntur in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was merged in Guntur Municipal Corporation in 2012 and is a part of Guntur West mandal (formerly Guntur mandal). It is situated on the south west of Guntur
...
,
Pedakakani
Pedakakani is a village in the Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Pedakakani mandal of Guntur revenue division. Hindu shrine of Shiva, Sri Bhramaramba Malleswara Swamy Temple is located in the village.
Geo ...
,
Pedapalakaluru, Pothuru which were merged into
Guntur Municipal Corporation.
Sources
''Source
STATISTICAL INFORMATION OF ULBs & UDAs'' also Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (web), Delimitation Commission of India (web), Rand McNally International Atlas 1994, School of Planning & Architecture (web) -'' https://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-andhrapradesh.php
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2811_PART_A_DCHB_SRIKAKULAM.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2812_PART_A_DCHB_VIZIANAGARAM.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2813_PART_A_DCHB_VISAKHAPATNAM.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2814_PART_A_DCHB_EAST%20GODAVARI.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2815_PART_A_DCHB_WEST%20GODAVARI.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2816_PART_A_DCHB_KRISHNA.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2817_PART_A_DCHB_GUNTUR.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2818_PART_A_DCHB_PRAKASAM.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2819_PART_A_DCHB_SRI%20POTTI%20SRIIAMULU%20NELLORE.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2823_PART_A_DCHB_CHITTOOR.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2820_PART_A_DCHB_YSR.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2821_PART_A_DCHB_KURNOOL.pdf
https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2013/feb/11/22-villages-may-be-included-in-rajahmundry-soon-449459.html
http://smartcities.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/AndraPradesh_Kakinada.pdf
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/CRDA-eyes-CSR-funds-to-push-job-potential-in-capital-city/articleshow/47891827.cms
See also
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List of urban agglomerations in Andhra Pradesh
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List of cities in India by population
The following tables are the list of cities in India by population. Often cities are bifurcated into multiple regions (municipalities) which results in creation of cities within cities which may figure in the list. The entire work of this article ...
*
List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh
Notes
References
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/300517/ap-to-develop-14-smart-cities-across-state.html
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Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of and tenth-most populous state with 49,386,799 inhabitants. It is bordered by Telangana to the ...