Parvathipuram Manyam district
Parvathipuram Manyam district
Manyam district | |
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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 | |
Interactive map of Parvathipuram Manyam district | |
| Coordinates: 18°48′N 83°24′E / 18.8°N 83.4°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Uttarandhra |
| Headquarters | Parvathipuram |
| Largest city | Parvathipuram |
| Government | |
| • District collector | A. Shyam Prasad, I.A.S |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Araku |
| • Assembly constituencies | 04 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,659 km2 (1,413 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 925,340 |
| • Density | 252.9/km2 (655.0/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 124,104 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | parvathipurammanyam |
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. 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.