The impending bifurcation of Vizianagaram district hasstoked acontroversy in the region, with demands from the residents of Cheepurupallithat the Revenue Division be established in the town.
People from Rajam, now in Srikakulam district but proposed to be merged with Vizianagaram district, are also insisting that theRevenue Divisionbe set up there.
Agitations are becoming frequent in both towns for the Revenue Division status which is expected to ensure speedy development in their areas. Currently, Vizianagaram district has two RDO offices, with one in Vizianagaram town and the other in Parvatipuram, which is set to become the headquartersofthe proposed Manyamdistrict.