List of Governors of Andhra Pradesh

The Governor of Andhra Pradesh serves as the constitutional head of the state and acts as the representative of the President of India. Since its formation in 1953 and reorganization in 1956, Andhra Pradesh has had several Governors who have upheld constitutional values and overseen the state's governance. This list highlights all the Governors of Andhra Pradesh, from Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi to the present Governor S. Abdul Nazeer.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025
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Current Governor of AP

List of Governors of Andhra Pradesh (1953–Present):

Name

Term Start

Term End

Home State

S. Abdul Nazeer

13-Feb-23

Incumbent

Karnataka

Biswabhusan Harichandan

24-Jul-19

12-Feb-23

Odisha

E. S. L. Narasimhan

27-Dec-09

23-Jul-19

Andhra Pradesh

Narayan Dutt Tiwari

22-Aug-07

26-Dec-09

Uttarakhand

Rameshwar Thakur

29-Jan-06

22-Aug-07

Odisha

Sushilkumar Shinde

4-Nov-04

29-Jan-06

Maharashtra

Surjit Singh Barnala

5-Nov-03

3-Nov-04

Punjab

C. Rangarajan

24-Nov-97

3-Jan-03

Tamil Nadu

Krishan Kant

7-Feb-90

21-Aug-97

Punjab

Kumudben Joshi

26-Nov-85

7-Feb-90

Gujarat

Shankar Dayal Sharma

29-Aug-84

26-Nov-85

Madhya Pradesh

Thakur Ram Lal

15-Aug-83

29-Aug-84

Himachal Pradesh

K. C. Abraham

15-Aug-78

15-Aug-83

Kerala

Ramchandra Dhondiba Bhandare

2-Oct-73

15-Aug-78

Maharashtra

S. Obul Reddy

1-Oct-72

1-Oct-73

Andhra Pradesh

Khandubhai K. Desai

16-May-68

1-Oct-72

Gujarat

Pattom A. Thanu Pillai

4-May-64

11-Apr-68

Kerala

Bhim Sen Sachar

8-Sep-62

4-May-64

Punjab

Satyawant Mallannah Shrinagesh

1-Oct-57

8-Sep-62

Tamil Nadu

Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi

1-Oct-53

1-Aug-57

Gujarat

Current Governors of Andhra Pradesh:

Name - S. Abdul Nazeer

Born - 5th January 1958, Karnataka

Residence - Raj Bhavan, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

FAQs on Governor of Andhra Pradesh

  • Who was the first Governor of Andhra Pradesh?

    Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi was the first Governor of Andhra Pradesh, serving from 1953 to 1957.

  • Who is the current Governor of Andhra Pradesh?

    As of 2025, the current Governor of Andhra Pradesh is S. Abdul Nazeer.  

  • What is the tenure of a Governor in Andhra Pradesh?

    The standard term is five years, but a Governor can stay in office until a successor is appointed.

  • Who appoints the Governor of Andhra Pradesh?

    The President of India appoints the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Can a Governor hold office in multiple states?

    Yes, a Governor can be given additional charge of another state if necessary.

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