This district has derived its name from the Palnadu or Pallava Nadu region .

The climate is Generally warm in Summer and the heat is very severe in Rentachintala Mandal, where the maximum temperature in the State is recorded.

Post-monsoon/Winter (October to February): After the monsoon season, the region experiences a post-monsoon period, followed by relatively cooler months during winter.

Palnadu district has a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males.

The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Gurazala, Narasaraopet and Sattenapalle, which are further subdivided into a total of 28 mandals.

[11] The list of 28 mandals in Palnadu district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.