With Eluru as its administrative headquarters, it was proposed on 26 January 2022 to become one of the resultant twenty six districts in the state once a final notification is issued by the government of Andhra Pradesh.

[citation needed] The district is primarily served by the major river Godavari and three tributaries: Yerrakaluva, Tammileru, and Ramileru.

Additionally, a freshwater lake flows through the district, serving as a crucial water source.

Originally constructed by the British, the Buckingham Canal is now part of India's Inland Waterway project,[12] designed to facilitate civilian and goods transportation, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving connectivity through waterways.

The rainy season (July–December) is often the best time for tourist visits, as fields are brilliantly green with paddy crops, rivers flowing with monsoon water, and a relatively cool climate.

The region has long been home to the Indian nobles due to its climate and fertile soil, and several zamindar large mansions are scattered around the Godavari area.

[citation needed] At the time of the 2011 census, the mandals which would become Eluru district had a population of 1,937,695, of which 309,424 (15.97%) live in urban areas.