Under the jurisdiction of Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority, it covers an area of 7,328.86 km2 (2,829.69 sq mi) and has a population over of 60.7 lakhs according to 2011 census.
[3] Prior to VUDA, the Town Planning Trust had existed since 1962 that implemented developmental activities in and around Visakhapatnam.
On 13 February 2019, the Government of Andhra Pradesh constituted Srikakulam Urban Development Authority.
Later, with the inclusion of Merakamudidam mandal of Vizianagaram district in VMRDA, the range was increased to 5,048.67 km2 (1,949.30 sq mi).
As per sources, this inclusion of mandals is expected to reduce pressure on the urban infrastructure of the city, ensuring planned development in the fringe areas.