When the well-developed Madanapalle and Rajampeta were engaged in a tug of war claiming the coveted headquarters status of Annamayya district, Rayachoti emerged the underdog to walk away with the cake. In spite of having the dubious distinction of being a drought-prone, backward and the most inaccessible area, it finally emerged triumphant in the race.
Madanapalle and Rajampeta are more prominent since the British rule and were also the largest revenue divisions earlier for Chittoor and Kadapa respectively, and hence administered by Sub-Collectors. The agitating public of both the regions demanded separate districts, which was easily ruled out during the reorganisation exercise to prevent the scope for similar demands.
