Is Andhra Pradesh a good state?

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has retained its third place among the four best governed States in the country, as ranked by the Public Affairs Centre (PAC) in its Public Affairs Index – 2020. It scored 0.531 points, but the gap between it and the first two best performing States – Kerala and Tamil Nadu – continues.

Which state is big Ts or AP?

Territory-wise, Andhra is larger than Tamilnadu, with 1,64,000 square kilometres of land against 1,30,000 square K.M. of the latter. But population-wise, Tamilnadu is bigger than Andhra, with a population of 72,147,030 against 49,386,799 of the latter. (Census 2011).

Is Telangana a developed state?

Telangana ranks 22nd among Indian states in human development index. The state has emerged as a major focus for robust IT software, industry and services sector….

Is Andhra rich state?

The state is quite rich in mineral resources, which in turn helps in the economical growth of this south Indian state. With its vast and varied mineral resources, Andhra Pradesh ranks 2nd in the nation in regards to mineral wealth.

Is Telangana a part of Andhra Pradesh?

Telangana was for a long time part of the erstwhile Nizam’s princely state of Hyderabad. But in 1956 Telangana region of Hyderabad State was merged with Andhra Pradesh state. From 1956 to 2014, Telangana existed as part of Andhra Pradesh. The region accounts for 119 seats of 294 in the assembly of AP and 17 Loksabha seats out of 42.

What is the Telangana-Andhra issue?

The term came into wide use during the Telangana movement, as a way to refer to the parts of Andhra Pradesh that would remain if the Telangana region separates from the state. It is not easy to cover the entire Telangana-Andhra issue in a single article. It has multiple dimensions, social, political, economic and historical.

Why did people from Telangana oppose the merger with Andhra Pradesh?

Since Andhra was part of a colonial Madras Presidency, education levels and development of this region were better than in feudal Telangana. People from Telangana were against merger with Andhra state as they feared they would lose jobs to them.

How many seats does Telangana have in AP assembly?

The region accounts for 119 seats of 294 in the assembly of AP and 17 Loksabha seats out of 42. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 commonly called Telangana Bill is an Act of Indian Parliament proclaiming the bifurcation of the Andhra Pradesh state into two states, Telangana and residuary Andhra Pradesh.