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Prakasam District

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Prakasam district was created in 1970 from parts of Guntur, Nellore and Kurnool and later named for Tanguturi Prakasam, the freedom fighter called Andhra Kesari.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: Prakasam District Government — History →

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The district's coast includes Kothapatnam and Pakala beaches, while inland Chimakurthy is known for granite—two very different landscapes within Ongole's orbit.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: Prakasam District Government — Tourism →

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