The Indian Constitution does not provide specific guidelines for the creation of new districts. The authority to create, alter, or abolish districts lies solely with the respective state governments, with no involvement from the central government. States typically create new districts either by issuing an executive order in the state gazette or by passing legislation in the State Assembly. This allows state governments considerable discretion to bifurcate, merge, or redefine district boundaries with a simple notification in the gazette.

Rationale for District Creation
The creation of districts is a complex issue, and while factors such as population, density, and area are commonly cited, it is argued that district formation should also consider other factors beyond administrative convenience or efficiency. Often, state governments announce the creation of new districts under the guise of “administrative convenience,” but this may conceal other underlying political or social motives.