Alluri Sitarama Raju District
Among the two revenue divisions of Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Rampachodavaram is the
second revenue division. The mandals under this division are
Rampachodavaram, Devipatnam, Y.Ramavaram, Addateegala, Gangavaram, Maredumilli,
Rajavommangi, Etapaaka, Chinturu, Kunavaram and Vara Ramachandrapuram.
Overview of Alluri Sitarama Raju District
Alluri Sitarama Raju district area is 12253 square kilometres. There are 2972 villages in the
district, and the population, according to the 2011 census, is 953960. This is a district exclusively
formed for the tribal population. People here depend on agriculture and tourism for their
livelihood. Local tribal formers grow coffee here, and the coffee plantations are promoted by
Girijan Cooperative Corporation Limited.
History of Alluri Sitarama Raju District
Alluri Sitarama Raju district is carved out of the Visakhapatnam district. The promise to create a
district named after the great revolutionary leader was given by the ruling government of
Andhra Pradesh in 2019 on the occasion of 122 nd birth anniversary of Alluri
Sitarama Raju. The district has 3 assembly constituencies, Araku valley, Paderu and
Rampachodavaram and one parliamentary constituency, Araku.
Tourist Places in Alluri Sitarama Raju District
The places with which the Alluri Sitarama Raju district is carved are already popular tourist
places. With the formation of the new district, the region is expected to develop further.
Araku, called the Andhra Ooty, and Lambasingi, called the Andhra Kashmir, are a part
of the district. The district has ancient temples constructed by kings, hills, valleys,
caves, waterfalls and many other beautiful and wonderful tourist attractions.
Borra caves are visited by a large number of tourists every year. Araku valley is another major
tourist attraction in this region which is visited by tourists not only from the state but from
the nearby states also. Lambasingi is located 1000 meters above sea level. There are tea and coffee plantations. Places to visit around Lambasingi are Thajangi reservoir, Kothapalli
waterfall, Susan garden, Kondakarla bird sanctuary, Annavaram temple and Yerravaram
waterfalls.
Mandals in Alluri Sitarama Raju District
| # | Paderu Division | Rampachodavaram Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Araku valley | Rampachodavaram |
| 2 | Pedabayalu | Devipatnam |
| 3 | Dumbriguda | Y.Ramavaram |
| 4 | Munchingiputtu | Addateegala |
| 5 | Hukumpeta | Gangavaram |
| 6 | Ananthagiri | Maredumilli |
| 7 | Paderu | Rajavommangi |
| 8 | G.Madugula | Yetapaka |
| 9 | Chinthapalli | Chinturu |
| 10 | Gudem Kotha Veedhi | Kunavaram |
| 11 | Koyyuru | Vararamachandrapuram |