independence as well and was concentrated in what is now called "New Guntur". The current size of the city has an inner radius of about 6 miles (9.7 km). The City-region comprises the surrounding suburban and rural areas spanning in all the directions. New townships are mushrooming in these areas and it is considered as the fourth largest city in the state. On 7/13/2012 a new Government Order was issued adding 10 adjacent villages to be part of the city with 'Greater' status
