Development Blocks in Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam District is divided into 7 Development Blocks, comprising a total of 152 villages. Each Development Block is administered by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and serves as a unit for rural development and the implementation of government schemes.
Development Blocks and mandals serve different administrative purposes within the district. Development Blocks focus on rural development, while mandals primarily handle revenue administration and land records.
List of Development Blocks in Visakhapatnam District
The following is the complete list of Development Blocks in Visakhapatnam District, along with the number of villages covered by each block.
| Sl. No. | Development Block | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anandapuram | 33 |
| 2 | Bheemunipatnam | 31 |
| 3 | Gajuwaka | 17 |
| 4 | Padmanabham | 25 |
| 5 | Pedagantyada | 8 |
| 6 | Pendurthi | 21 |
| 7 | Visakhapatnam(Rural) | 17 |