was formed on 1 June 1979 , as per G.O.Ms.No.700/Revenue (U) Department, dated 15th May 1979 with some parts carved from the neighbouring districts of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam . The Taluks of Vizianagaram , Gajapathinagaram , Srungavarapukota and a portion of Bheemunipatnam Taluk were transferred from the Visakhapatnam District. The Salur