Parvathipuram Manyam district

Parvathipuram Manyam district
Manyam district
Kamalingeshwara Temple in Gallavilli, Pedda Gedda Dam, Teak plantations near Salur, View of Eastern Ghats from Parvathipuram, View near Palakonda
Parvathipuram Manyam district in Andhra Pradesh
Parvathipuram Manyam district in Andhra Pradesh
Map
Interactive map outlining district
Coordinates: 18°48′N 83°24′E / 18.8°N 83.4°E / 18.8; 83.4
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
RegionUttarandhra
HeadquartersParvathipuram
Largest cityParvathipuram
Government
 • District collectorSri. Nishant Kumar, I.A.S. Collector & District Magistrate
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesAraku
 • Assembly constituencies04
Area
 • Total3,659 km2 (1,413 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1][2]
 • Total925,340
 • Density250/km2 (650/sq mi)
 • Urban
124,104
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Websiteparvathipurammanyam.ap.gov.in

Parvathipuram Manyam district is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With Parvathipuram as its administrative headquarters, it became functional from 4 April 2022. The district was formed from Parvathipuram revenue division from Vizianagaram district and part of Palakonda revenue division of Srikakulam district.[3][4][5][6] The district was once part of ancient Kalinga. The famous Kamalingeswara swamy temple was built in the regin of King Rajaraja Deva of Eastern Ganga Dynasty of Odisha in 11th century CE.[7][8]

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  8. ^ Rajguru, Padmashri Dr. Satyanarayana (1960). "No 1 - Gallavalli plates of Manujendravarman, son of Devendra Varman". Inscriptions of Orissa. Vol. 2. Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Odisha State Museum. p. 206.