36-628: Bangarapet is a town in Kolar district in the state of Karnataka , India . Bangarapet is the headquarters of the taluk of Bangarapet. Bangarapet was originally called Bowringpet, named after an officer working in the Kolar Gold Fields . This town came into existence as the connecting point of traffic between the gold fields. Telugu is largely spoken in Bangarapet. During the Karnataka state formation there
72-435: A growth rate of 11.04 percent from 2001 to 2011. Kolar's sex ratio is 976 females per 1,000 males. Its literacy rate is 74.33 percent. 31.25% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 30.32% and 5.13% of the population respectively. The district has 15 towns and a total of 3,321 villages (2,889 inhabited villages and 432 uninhabited). Languages of Kolar district (2011) At
108-481: A councilor directly elected by the people. Councillors elect the president and vice president among themselves. Bangarapet is a Town Municipal Council city in the district of Kolar, Karnataka. The Bangarapet city is divided into 23 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Bangarapet Town Municipal Council has population of 44,849, of which 22,628 are males while 22,221 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. The population of children age 0-6
144-487: A population of 1,697,308, of which 391,511 (23.07%) lived in urban areas. The district has a sex ratio of 989 females for every 1,000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes account for 228,501 (13.46%) and 62,475 (3.68%) of the population, respectively. Languages of Annamayya district based on the 2011 census According to the 2011 census, 81.91% of the population spoke Telugu , 16.40% spoke Urdu , and 1.04% spoke Lambadi as their first language. The district
180-487: Is 5,139, which is 11.46% of total population of Bangarapet (TMC). In the Bangarapet Town Municipal Council, the female sex ratio is of 982, compared to the state average of 973. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Bangarapet is around 946 compared to the Karnataka state average of 948. The literacy rate of Bangarapet is 86.69%; which is higher than state average of 75.36%. In Bangarapet, the male literacy rate
216-573: Is a district in the state of Karnataka , India . Kolar (ಕೋಲಾರ) is the district headquarters. Located in southern Karnataka, it is the state's easternmost district. The district is surrounded by the Bangalore Rural district on the west, Chikballapur district on the north, the Chittoor district and Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh on the east and the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu on
252-620: Is another notable educational institution in Madanapalle . The district has several institutions for engineering, including Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences (AITS), Narayanadri Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), and Sri Sai Institute of Science (SSITS). The prominent religious sites in the district include the Sri Parasurameshwara Temple in Attirala and
288-544: Is around 90.58% while the female literacy rate is 82.74%. The Bangarapet Town Municipal Council has total administration over 10,083 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewage. It is also authorized to build roads within Town Municipal Council limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. Caste Factor Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 23.09% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.00% of total population in Bangarapet (TMC). Out of
324-644: Is bordered by Nellore and Tirupati districts of Andhra Pradesh . The Palakonda Hills, also known as the Seshachalam Hills, Nallamalais, and Lankamalais, are the major hill ranges in the district. The Cheyyeru River is the main river of the district, joining the Penneru River at Gundlamada in Vontimitta Mandal. The bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) and Madras langur are commonly found in the area. Tigers, leopards, and other wild animals can still be seen in
360-535: Is currently under planning and will also pass through the district. As of 2019–20, the district is served by a broad-gauge railway line measuring 195.13 km in length, with 24 railway stations that are part of the Guntakal railway division of South Central Railway Zone . The Madanapalle Road railway station, located 12 km from Madanapalle , is on the Guntakal-Pakala-Tirupati line that passes through
396-416: Is divided into three revenue divisions: Madanapalle , Rajampeta , and Rayachoti . These are further subdivided into a total of 30 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector. The mandals are: There is one Lok Sabha constituency named Rajampet , along with six assembly constituencies in the district. The assembly constituencies are given below. There are three municipalities and one nagar panchayat in
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#1733084884291432-424: Is lower than the state literacy rate of 67.35%. As of 2019–20, the district has 1,975 primary schools, 391 upper primary schools, 553 high schools, 128 junior colleges, 59 degree colleges, and 82 professional and postgraduate colleges. Rishi Valley School , founded by Jiddu Krishnamurti , is known for developing the popular multi-grade teaching methodology. Besant Theosophical College , founded by Annie Besant ,
468-473: Is the last major railway junction in Karnataka before the Bangalore-Chennai line enters Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu . Bangarpet is approximately 71 km from Bangalore via train. People travelling to Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) need to change trains here while travelling in trains bound to Bangalore or Chennai. Bangarapet is a town municipality with 23 municipal wards, where each ward is represented by
504-521: Is the most populous city in the district. The district is named after Annamacharya , a 15th-century Hindu saint from Tallapaka , Rajampeta , and the earliest known Indian musician to compose songs called sankirtanas in praise of the Hindu deity Venkateswara . Annamayya district was formed on 4 April 2022 from parts of the former Chittoor and YSR districts as part of the reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh districts, using parliamentary constituencies as
540-447: Is very well connected with Bangalore, facilitating in a huge daily population travelling to Bangalore to earn their living. A portion of the people work in the nearby public sector factory of Bharath Earth Movers Limited. Languages of Bangarapet (2011) This town is known in Karnataka for Bangarpet chats , especially Pani-puri and it's also known for its rice trading. Kolar district Kolar district ( pronunciation )
576-572: The Cholas , King Sridhar kora (ruled 970–985) reportedly built the temple for Renuka and founded the city of Kolaahalapuram. Veera Chola , Vikrama Chola and Rajendra Chola I built stone structures with inscriptions at Avani , Mulbagal , Sitti Bettta and elsewhere. Chola inscriptions, which document the rule of Adithya Chola I (871-907), Raja Raja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I of Kolar, refer to Kolar as Nikarili Cholamandalam and Jayam Konda Chola Manadalam. Inscriptions from Rajendra Chola I also appear on
612-793: The Kolaramma Temple. Many Siva temples were built in Kolar during the reign of the Cholas, including the Someshwarar and Sri Uddhandeshwari Temples at Maarikuppam Village, the Eswaran Temple at Oorugaumpet and the Sivan Temple at Madivala Village. Chola rule of Kolar lasted until 1116. The inscriptions are neglected, and some have been vandalised. In 1117 Kolar became part of the Hoysala Empire ; in 1254 it
648-463: The 15th. The period covered by the inscriptions is from 4th to the 18th century. List of tourist attractions in Kolar district important temple and tourist attractions details are provided here In the 2011 census , the district had a population of 1,536,401 —roughly equal to that of Gabon or Hawaii . It ranked 324th of India's 640 districts ). The district has a population density of 384 inhabitants per square kilometre (990/sq mi), with
684-640: The Cholas and, to commemorate his victory, built the Chennakesava Temple at Belur . Kolaramma and Someshwara are notable temples in Kolar. The Kolaramma temple, built in Dravida Vimana style during the second century, is dedicated to Shakti . It underwent renovations under Rajendra Chola I in the 10th century and the Vijayanagara kings in the 15th century. Someswara Temple is an example of 14th-century Vijayanagara art. Kolar's early history
720-812: The Mahavalis (Baanaas), the Pallavas and the Vaidumbaas. Benjamin Lewis Rice recorded 1,347 inscriptions in the Kolar District, in the 10th volume of his Epigraphia Carnatica , of the inscriptions, 422 are in Tamil , 211 in Telugu . But the oldest are in Kannada . This was the original language. Tamil came in with the Cholas in the 11th century, and Telugu with Vijayanagar kings after
756-739: The Sowmyanadha Swamy Temple in Nandalur . Horsley Hills is a major hill station in the region. Volcanogenic bedded barytes located at Mangampet in the Obulavaripalle mandal have been declared a geo-heritage site by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for their protection, maintenance, promotion, and enhancement of geotourism . 1. Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy , former Chief Minister United Andhra Pradesh 2. Kiran Abbavaram , Tollywood actor 3. Harishankar Reddy , played for CSK in
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#1733084884291792-418: The basis for the new boundaries. Rayachoti is home to many megalithic sites and stone circles. Devandlapalli, located in the T. Sundupalle mandal of the district, is a well-known megalithic site. Nandalur is an important Buddhist site in the district, along with Tallapaka , Rajampeta , Konduru, and Khazipeta. Annamayya district is located in the extreme southwestern part of Andhra Pradesh , within
828-418: The district. Kadapa railway station is the nearest major railway station, situated 51 km from Rayachoti. The nearest small airport is Kadapa Airport , located 54 kilometres (34 mi) from Rayachoti. The nearest major airport is Tirupati International Airport , which is 130 kilometres (81 mi) away from Rayachoti. According to the 2011 census, the district has a literacy rate of 64.63%, which
864-409: The district. Agriculture is the main economic activity in the district. The major crops include paddy, groundnut, sunflower, cotton, and betel leaves. The main horticultural crops are mango, papaya, banana, lemon, and sweet orange. As of the fiscal year 2019–20, the gross cropped area is 171,617 hectares, while the gross irrigated area is 66,281 hectares. The Pincha and Annamayya irrigation projects are
900-454: The geographical coordinates of 13° 19’ 55” to 14° 42’ 32” northern latitude and 78° 18’ 55” to 79° 20’ 26” eastern longitude. It is part of the Rayalaseema region. The district is bordered to the north by Kadapa District , to the west by Sri Sathya Sai district , and to the south by Chikballapur and Kolar districts of Karnataka and Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh . To the east, it
936-453: The hill ranges. The grey partridge ( kamju in Telugu) and quail are commonly seen in the forests and countryside. Black soil occupies 23.7% of the district's area. Barytes, limestone, and asbestos are the major minerals found here. The average annual rainfall is 743.7 mm, generally increasing from the northwest to the southeast of the district. According to the 2011 census, Annamayya District had
972-464: The major irrigation initiatives in the district. The road network of the district consists of 301.59 km of National Highways, 330.46 km of State Highways, 831.91 km of major district roads, and 4,131.43 km of Panchayat Raj roads. National Highways NH 716 , NH 40 , and NH 71 pass through the district. Additionally, the proposed NH 370, which will connect Nellore to Ananthapuram (Nellore–Rapur–Rajampet–Rayachoti–Kadiri–Ananthapuram),
1008-440: The oldest Karaga traditions then followed in different regions of the district and usually beginning the first Friday after Ugadi ; the water festival Theppothsava ( Kolar Theppothsava ), and Dyavara. Annamayya district Annamayya district is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh , established in 2022. Rayachoti serves as the district's administrative headquarters, while Madanapalle
1044-596: The province's Faujdar . Kolar was then ruled by the Marathas , the Nawab of Cuddapah , the Nizam of Hyderabad and Hyder Ali. It was under British rule from 1768 to 1770 before a brief Maratha rule followed by Hyder Ali. In 1791 Lord Cornwallis conquered Kolar and returned it to the Kingdom of Mysore in the peace treaty of 1792 . In the Kolar region, inscriptions document the reigns of
1080-489: The south. On 10 September 2007, it was bifurcated to form the new district of Chikballapur. Due to the discovery of the Kolar Gold Fields , the district has become known as the "Golden Land" of India. People are citing that still gold is present in Kolar Gold Fields mines abundantly and also exists in Mulbagal , Kolar, Bangarapet , Malur , Srinivasapura taluks of Kolar District . However it must have to be confirmed by
1116-461: The state and as well central government authorities. Kolar, formerly known as Kolahala, Kuvalala and Kolala, was called Kolahalapura during the Middle Ages. In Kannada , kolahalapura means "violent city" and it was the battlefield for the warring Chalukyas in the north and the Cholas in the south. In 1004 AD, the Cholas annexed Kolar until 1116. Vishnuvardhana (1108-1142) freed Gangavadi from
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1152-402: The time of the 2011 census, 51.51% of the population spoke Kannada , 22.67% Telugu , 12.88% Urdu and 10.99% Tamil as their first language. The district's primary language is Kannada ; Urdu, Tamil and Telugu are spoken by large minorities. Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has an Anglo-Indian population. Festivals include the 13-day summer Karaga , celebrated in Kolar District, Kolar being one of
1188-645: The total population, 15,999 people were engaged in work or business activity. Of this, 12,562 were males, while 3,437 were females. In the census survey, a worker is defined as person who does business, job, service, and cultivator and labour activity. Of the total working population, 88.17% were engaged in main work while 11.83% of total workers were engaged in marginal work. The people of Bangarapet depend largely on jobs in Bangalore for earning money. People generally work in IT and private companies in and around Bangalore. The town
1224-712: Was 54% Telugu population. The earliest known name for Bangarapet was Marmutlu, the British named it Bowringpet during their rule as the town was a connecting point to Kolar Gold Fields, the town was later named to Bangarapet after independence. Bangarpet is connected by State Highway No. 5 up to Kolar and then by National Highway No. 48 up to Bangalore. The distance through road is approximately 90 km. It takes about 15 km to get connected to NH48 (Delhi-Pune-Bangalore-Chennai highway) & 30 km to next nearest town, Kuppam in Andhra Pradesh. The Bangarapet railway station
1260-685: Was bestowed to Ramanatha, one of King Someshwara's two sons. The Hoysala were defeated by the Vijayanagara Empire , which ruled Kolar from 1336 to 1664. During this period, the Sri Someshwara Temple at Kolar was built. For 50 years in the 17th century Kolar was under Maratha rule as part of the Jagir of Shahaji , followed by 70 years of Muslim rule. In 1720 it became part of the Province of Sira , with Fateh Mohammed (the father of Hyder Ali )
1296-549: Was compiled by Fred Goodwill , superintendent of the Wesleyan Tamil mission in Bangalore and the Kolar Gold Fields, and his studies have been published in a number of journals. Older than Bangalore, Kolar dates back to the second century. The Western Gangas made Kolar their capital, ruling Mysore , Coimbatore , and Salem . During the 13th century Bhavanandi composed Nannool , his treatise on Tamil grammar. Under
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