Question

Which portions of Madras were taken for the creation of Andhra State?

Answer 1

For the creation of Andhra State in 1953, the Telugu-speaking portions of the Madras State were separated.

• These areas mainly included the Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions.
• The city of Madras (now Chennai), though claimed by the Telugu leaders, remained with Tamil Nadu after intense debates.

Thus, Andhra State was carved out of the Telugu-speaking districts of Madras Presidency, but Chennai was not included.