Facts About Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a state bordering India’s southeastern coast. Its official and the widely spoken language is Telugu. Amaravati is the proposed riverfront capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The new capital is named after the historic site of Amaravathi, known as a center of Buddhist culture that flourished from 400 BC to 1100 AD. It is located on the southern banks of the River Krishna in Guntur and Krishna districts. The foundation stone of the planned city was laid at Uddandarayunipalem village of Guntur district by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 October 2015. The cities of Guntur and Vijayawada are the major suburbs of the city.

Government of Andhra Pradesh

Governor – E.S.L Narasimhan
Chief minister – N. Chandrababu Naidu
High Court – High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Chief justice – Justice C Praveen Kumar The Acting Chief Justice
Capital – Amaravati

State Symbols of Andhra Pradesh

Dance Kuchipudi
Animal Blackbuck
Bird Rose-ringed parakeet
Tree Neem
Flower Jasmine
Sport Kabaddi
Fruit Mango

Seats of Andhra Pradesh

Assembly Seats – 175 + 58 (Bicameral Constituency)
Lok Sabha Seats – 25
Rajya Sabha Seats – 11