Complete Static GK 2026 : Andhra Pradesh State

Andhra Pradesh: The Sunrise State – Ultimate Static & Current G.K. Guide (2026)

Stretching along the sun-drenched coast of the Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh is a land where ancient Buddhist stupas meet India’s most ambitious green energy projects. For aspirants preparing for APPSC (Group I, II, IV), Police Bharti, or DSC exams, Andhra Pradesh G.K. is a vital scoring area. With the 2024 return of N. Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister and the rapid revival of Amaravati, the state’s administrative landscape is evolving daily.

This blog post provides the most accurate and updated data for January 2026 aspirants, including the newly approved districts and the latest demographic projections.

1. Administrative & Leadership Hub (2026)

The administration is currently focused on the “Rebuilding Amaravati” mission and decentralized logistics.

• Capital (राजधानी): Amaravati (Revitalized as the sole capital in 2024-25)

• Chief Minister (मुख्यमंत्री): Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu

• Deputy Chief Minister: Shri Konidala Pawan Kalyan

• Governor (राज्यपाल): Shri Syed Abdul Nazeer

• Formation (स्थापना): 1 November 1956 (First state formed on linguistic basis)

• Language (भाषा): Telugu (Official); Urdu (Additional Official)

• High Court: Andhra Pradesh High Court (Located in Nelapadu, Amaravati)

• Chief Justice (मुख्य न्यायाधीश): Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur

2. Geographical & Demographic Profile (2026)

Andhra Pradesh boasts the second-longest coastline in India (~974 km), making it a strategic maritime hub.

3. Legislative Structure & Districts

• Legislative Assembly (विधानसभा): 175 Seats

• Legislative Council (विधान परिषद): 58 Seats (Bicameral)

• Lower House (लोक सभा): 25 Seats

• Upper House (राज्यसभा): 11 Seats

• Number of Districts: 29 (The government approved 3 new districts—Polavaram, Markapuram, and Madanapalle—in late 2025).

4. Hydrology: Rivers, Lakes & Dams (जल संसाधन)

Known as the “Rice Bowl of India,” the state’s agriculture depends on its mighty river systems.

• Major Rivers: Godavari (Dakshin Ganga), Krishna, Penna, and Tungabhadra.

• Famous Lakes: * Kolleru Lake: One of India’s largest freshwater lakes (between Krishna and Godavari deltas).

  • Pulicat Lake: Second largest brackish water lagoon in India (on the border with Tamil Nadu).

• Major Dams (बांध):

  • Srisailam Dam: On Krishna River (Kurnool).

  • Polavaram Project: Under-construction multipurpose project on Godavari (Lifeline of AP).

  • Nagarjuna Sagar Dam: On Krishna River (shared with Telangana).

5. Culture: Festivals and Folk Dance (संस्कृति)

• Festivals: Sankranti (Major harvest festival), Ugadi (Telugu New Year), and Tirumala Brahmotsavam.

• Folk & Classical Dances (लोक एवं शास्त्रीय नृत्य):

  • Kuchipudi: The state’s world-famous classical dance originating from Kuchipudi village.

  • Vilasini Natyam: Heritage dance performed by Devadasis.

  • Dhimsa: A tribal dance of the Araku Valley.

  • Butta Bommalu: Mask dance from Tanuku (West Godavari).

6. Environmental Heritage: Wildlife & Parks

• National Parks: Papikonda, Sri Venkateswara (Tirupati), and Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram).

• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Coringa (Mangroves), Krishna WLS, Rollapadu (Great Indian Bustard), and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary (Pelicans).

• Tiger Reserve: Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam (India’s largest tiger reserve by area).

7. Energy Sector: The Green Revolution

Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a global leader in green hydrogen and renewable storage.

• Thermal Power Plants: Dr. Narla Tata Rao (VTPS), Rayalaseema (RTPS), and Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant.

• Nuclear Power: Kovvada Atomic Power Project (Proposed in Srikakulam).

• Solar Power (सौर ऊर्जा):

  • Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Park: One of the largest in the world (~1000 MW).

  • Kakinada Green Project (Jan 2026): CM Naidu laid the foundation for the world’s largest green hydrogen and ammonia project in Kakinada.

8. Current Affairs Highlights (January 2026)

• Kakinada Green Hydrogen: Foundation stone laid for the world’s largest green ammonia plant on January 17, 2026.

• New Districts: Formation of Markapuram, Madanapalle, and Polavaram districts finalized for administrative decentralization.

• GI Tag Success: Ponduru Khadi (Srikakulam) and Narsapur Lace Craft (West Godavari) received significant global recognition in late 2025.

• AI Data Centre: An $11 billion AI-native data center campus planned for Visakhapatnam, set to be the largest in South Asia by 2030.

Conclusion

Andhra Pradesh’s journey in 2026 is defined by “Speed of Execution.” For your exams, remember the shift back to Amaravati, the expansion to 29 districts, and the Kakinada Green Hydrogen milestone. Mastering these details will put you ahead in the APPSC merit list.