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40-539: Besant Theosophical College , established in 1917, it is one of the oldest colleges in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh , India . Besant Theosophical College started on 19 July 1915 in Madanapalle and it was affiliated to Madras University . In 1917, when Dr. Annie Besant led the agitation for "Home Rule", this institution, which became a centre of nationalist activities, was obliged to dissociate itself from

80-593: A Raya Desam. The four districts of the region were part of the Madras Presidency until 1953. From 1953 to 1956, the region was a part of Andhra State and in 1956, the Telangana region was merged with Andhra State to form Andhra Pradesh State. On 2 February 1970, three taluks from Kurnool i.e., Markapur , Cumbum and Giddalur were merged along with some other taluks of Nellore district and Guntur district to form Prakasam district . In February 2014,

120-601: A halting place for greasing their cartwheels with oil, before crossing the Tungabhadra river. The carts carried loads of stones for temple construction at Alampur. The word oil is known as kandena in Telugu and thus the place was called "Kandenavolu". The Ketavaram rock paintings are dated back to the Paleolithic era (located at a distance of 18 km (11 mi) from Kurnool). Jurreru Valley, Katavani Kunta and Yaganti in

160-509: A part of the region. Most of the region falls under the jurisdiction of Guntakal railway division of South Central Railway zone . Rayalaseema region has air connectivity with four airports Tirupati International Airport , Sri Sathya Sai Airport , Kadapa Airport and Kurnool Airport . Dugarajapatnam Port is a proposed port in Tirupati district . Rayalaseema Region has thermal as well solar power plants. Rayalaseema Thermal Power Station

200-609: A resolution to the effect which was accepted by the other delegates of the conference. The name Rayalaseema hearkened back to the Vijayanagara times, whose Kings used a suffix Rāya (tadbhava of Sanskrit Rāja) or Rāyalu in Telugu as their regnal title. The boundaries of Rayalaseema roughly match the territorial extent of the Aravidu dynasty , the last dynasty to rule the Vijayanagara Empire. People of region coined their land as

240-442: A total of 4,179 schools. They include, 78 government, 2,398 mandal and zilla parishads, 1 residential, 1,355 private, 33 model, 53 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), 140 municipal and 121 other types of schools. The total number of students enrolled in primary, upper primary and high schools of the district are 631,740. Kurnool district occupies an area of approximately 7,977 square kilometres (3,080 sq mi). Kurnool

280-612: Is a dam on the Handri river situated about 20 km from Yemmiganur. Many attractions in adjacent Nandyal district such as Belum caves , Srisailam , Yaganti can be explored with Kurnool as base. Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy fought against British East India company rule in India in 1847. Damodaram Sanjivayya served as the first Dalit Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh. He also served as central minister later. Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy represented several assembly constituencies of

320-574: Is available in Kurnool and Pattikonda mandals. Paddy, bengal gram, korra (Italian millets), jowar and cotton are grown. Most of the district does not have much vegetation, due to lack of adequate rainfall. Krishna , Tungabhadra , Handri , Bhavanasi are the main rivers in the district. These feed into reservoirs like Srisailam, Gajuladinne, Velugodu and canals like K.C. (Kurnool Cuddapah) canal, T.B (Tungabhadra) low level canal, Gajuladinne canal, Telugu Ganga canal and S.R.B.C. canal. After bifurcation

360-408: Is given below. The district has 1 Municipal Corporation 2 Municipalities and 1 Nagar Panchayats as per the district reorganisation in 2022. There are two parliamentary and eight assembly constituencies in the district. The parliamentary constituencies are Kurnool and Nandyal (partial). The assembly constituencies are given below. Groundnut oil, granites, and handloom goods are produced in

400-562: Is located in Kadapa district and Andhra Pradesh government recently sanctioned solar power parks in Rayalaseema districts with a capacity of 4000MW's.Today the state of Andhra Pradesh stood No.1 position in solar power generation with an installed capacity of 1868 MW In India and also offers world's largest solar power park of 1000 MW is also located in Andhra Pradesh. The only Lake located in

440-557: Is named after Konda Reddy, the last ruler of Alampur who was imprisoned in the fort by the Kurnool Nawab in the 17th century. Mantralayam on the banks of the Tungabhadra River is famous for the devotees of Raghavendra Swamy , a saint who lived in the 17th century. Orvakal rock garden , at about 25 km from Kurnool is a natural landscape of regal rock formations. Sanjeevaiah Sagar also known as The Gajuladinne Project

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480-672: Is not considered an amendment to the Constitution of India per article 3 and 4 of that document. Languages of Rayalaseema Rayalaseema region is located in the southern region of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The region borders the state of Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the west and Telangana to the north, Nellore, Prakasam districts and bay of bengal in the east. Some areas in Coastal Andhra , such as Markapur revenue division of Prakasam district, share similar geography, culture and climate to Rayalaseema as they are once part of

520-532: Is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after the districts are reorganised in April 2022. It is located in the north western part of the state and is bounded by Nandyal district in the east, Anantapur district in the south, Raichur district of Karnataka in the northwest, Bellary district of Karnataka in the west, and Jogulamba Gadwal district of Telangana in

560-683: Is surrounded by districts of Anantapur district , to south, Nandyal district to east and Bellary of Karnataka to the west and Jogulamba Gadwal district to the north. The district includes the Srisailam Dam and a part of the Nallamala Hills , the rest of it lying in Prakasam district , Nandyal district , Kadapa district , and Nellore district . The black cotton soils are predominant in Pattikonda and Adoni mandals. Regur soil of superior quality

600-404: Is the domestic airport near Kurnool serving the district, which started operations in 2021. Nearest International Airports from Kurnool is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad at a distance of 195 km. Rayalaseema University with Kurnool as its headquarters was established in 2008. An engineering college as part of the university was started in 2019. Kurnool medical college

640-608: The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 bill was passed by the Parliament of India for the formation of Telangana state comprising ten districts . Hyderabad will remain as a joint capital for 10 years for both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The new State of Telangana came into existence on 2 June 2014 after approval from the President of India . The formation of a new state named Telangana from Andhra Pradesh

680-406: The 2011 census Based on the 2011 census, 79.39% of the population spoke Telugu , 13.62% Urdu and 4.77% Kannada as their first language. The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Adoni , Kurnool and Pattikonda , which are further subdivided into a total of 26 mandals , each headed by a sub-collector. The list of 26 mandals in Kurnool district, divided into 3 revenue divisions,

720-421: The Kurnool district. The road network in region consists of many National Highways such as, NH 40 , NH 42 , NH 44 , NH 140 , NH 167 , NH 340 , NH 67 , NH 69 , NH 71 , NH 716 . The rail connectivity is getting better with the projects allocated or being part of the region such as, Nandyal–Yerraguntla , Nadikudi–Srikalahasti , Kadapa–Bangalore sections are the under development projects which forms

760-582: The Madras University and became part of the newly organized Visva-Bharati University founded by Rabindranath Tagore . In 1919, Tagore visited the college and during this time translated the lyrics of the Indian national anthem, " Jana Gana Mana ", which he had previously written, from Bengali to English. Margaret Cousins (an expert in European music and wife of Irish poet James Cousins , then vice-principal of

800-449: The Nandyal district have some important rock arts and paintings in their vicinity, which are dated back to 35,000 to 40,000 years ago. The earliest rulers of this region were Nandas, as suggested by place names such as Nandavaram, Nandyal, Mahanandi. They were defeated by Mauryas around 323 A.D. After that the region passed into the hands of Satavahanas, Pallavas, Cholas, Rashtrakutas during

840-481: The October to December season. The lagoon comprises the following regions, which adds up 759 square kilometres (293 sq mi) according to Andhra Pradesh . Neelam Sanjiva Reddy , Damodaram Sanjivayya , Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy , Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy , N. Chandrababu Naidu , Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy , N.Kiran Kumar Reddy and Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy , who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh , hail from

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880-529: The Rayalaseema region of the state, with [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan BB being the incumbent. The region saw as many as 8 chief ministers for the state. Rayalaseema is home to numerous factional families who are often intertwined with political parties and violently clash with each other. Government employees consider as dead postings in the region. The high crime rate is attributed to Rayalaseema's high poverty rate. Although violence has declined since 2020s, factionalism still reigns supreme. Police records estimate that in

920-487: The State, from prior to the districts reorganisation in 2022, namely Kurnool , Anantapur , YSR , and Chittoor . Four new districts were created from these, namely Sri Sathya Sai , Nandyal , Annamayya , and Tirupati . As of 2011 census of India , the western four districts (before the district realignment) of the region had a population of 15,184,908 and cover an area of 77,424 km (29,894 sq mi). The region

960-465: The college) set down the western notation to the national anthem in the college based on the notes provided by Tagore himself. During Tagore's visit, the Scout Movement and "All India Women Association" were inaugurated at Madanapalle . In 1923, the college was re-affiliated to Madras University and continued for almost 30 years. After the separation of Andhra State and Madras State , the college

1000-476: The course of time till 973 A.D. It was ruled by Velanadu Cholas and Kakatiyas till 1323 A.D. When Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq defeated Kakatiyas, the region became part of the Mughal empire. The Mughal rule became weak, leading to the formation of Reddy, Vijayanagar and Bahamani kingdoms. Reddy and Vijayanagar kingdoms fought several wars for the control of this region, with Vijayanagara kings succeeding finally. During

1040-583: The decade 2001–2011 was 14.65%. The district had a sex ratio of 984 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 59.97%. The gross district domestic product (GDDP) of the district for the FY 2013-14 is ₹ 34,359 crore (US$ 4.1 billion) and it contributes 6.5% to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) . For the FY 2013–14, the per capita income at current prices was ₹ 68,197 (US$ 820). The primary , secondary and tertiary sectors of

1080-488: The district contribute ₹ 12,035 crore (US$ 1.4 billion), ₹ 6,055 crore (US$ 730 million) and ₹ 16,269 crore (US$ 1.9 billion) respectively. The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. As per the school information report for the academic year 2015–16, in the undivided district, there are

1120-418: The district had a population of 22,71,686, of which 764,101 (33.64%) lived in urban areas. Kurnool district has a sex ratio of 990 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 4,15,120 (18.27%) and 30,047 (1.32%) of the population respectively. Hinduism is the majority religion with 83.8% of population, followed by Islam with 14.74% of population. Languages of Kurnool district based on

1160-450: The district was split to form Nandyal district . According to the 2011 census Kurnool district has a population of 4,053,463, roughly equal to the nation of Liberia or the US state of Oregon . This gives it a ranking of 54th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 229 inhabitants per square kilometre (590/sq mi). Its population growth rate over

1200-473: The district. NH - 44 , NH - 40 , NH - 167 and NH - 340C national highways pass through the district. Dhone to Somayajulapalli highway has been categorized as NH - 340B in 2021. Vijayawada–Hubli, Secunderabad–Bengaluru, and Chennai–Mumbai railway lines pass through the district. Kurnool and Adoni are major railway stations. These are part of Hyderabad, Guntakal divisions respectively of South Central Railway Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport

1240-401: The finances. This district along with the other Telugu speaking districts of Madras province were separated to form Andhra State in 1953, with Kurnool as its capital. Talukas of Adoni, Alur, Yemmiganur were merged with Kurnool District from Bellary District in 1953. In 1970, Prakasam district was formed carving out Markapuram, Giddalur, Yerragondapalem talukas from the district. In 2022,

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1280-453: The north. It has a population of 2,271,686 based on the 2011 census. The city of Kurnool is the headquarters of the district. Konda Reddy Fort , Mantralayam and Orvakal Rock Garden, Kurnool are tourist places of interest in the district. The name Kurnool was originally called "Kandenavolu". In the 11th century A.D. the Oddera community engaged in construction activity used this place as

1320-587: The past 35 years, about 2,34,465 civilians have died as a result of factional violence. Based on Sri Bagh act signed on 18 November 1937, Kurnool was made the capital of the new state after the division of Andhra state from the Madras state . As per the second State Resolution Commission, the state capital was shifted to Hyderabad upon formation of Andhra Pradesh by States Reorganisation Act, 1956 . [REDACTED] Media related to Rayalaseema at Wikimedia Commons Kurnool district Kurnool district

1360-599: The region of Rayalaseema is Pulicat Lake . The major part of the Lake is located in Sullurpeta division of Tirupati district . Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India , (after Chilika Lake ), measuring 759 square kilometres (293 sq mi). Major part of the lagoon comes under Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. The lagoon is one of the three important wetlands to attract northeast monsoon rain clouds during

1400-408: The reign of Vijayanagar king Achyuta Deva Raya in 1530 A.D. the fort of Kurnool was built. Parts of this region were ruled by the chiefs of Velugodu, Nandyal, Araveedu and Owk. The Vijayanagar kingdom was defeated in the battle of Tallikota in 1565 A.D. As a result, part of this region was given over to Bijapur sultanate . The region witnessed battles by Qutub Sahis for control. Qutub Sahi empire

1440-478: The successive rulers. This region came under the sovereignty of Hyder Ali in 1767 following a treaty with Nizam., but it was transferred back to Nizam by the treaty of Srirangapatnam . Nizam of Hyderabad ceded this region to the British in 1800. Munro was appointed as principal collector over the ceded districts. Munro subjugated over 80 Palegars, instituted revenue collection system through which he secured

1480-413: Was affiliated to Andhra University (1954–1956) and then to Sri Venkateswara University , Tirupati . Some of its prominent alumni includes, Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy , former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh of Union Cabinet Minister. Rayalaseema Rayalaseema ( IAST : Rāyalasīma ) is a geographic region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . It comprises four southern districts of

1520-655: Was annexed by Mughals during the last decade of the 17th century. In 1724 A.D., Nizam-ul-Mulk defeated Mubariz Khan , the governor of Hyderabad and Ibrahim Khan, the Jagirdar of Kurnool and founded the Asaf Jahi dynasty. During the hegemony of the Mughals and the Asaf Jahis, the Nawabs of Kurnool ruled this region as their Jagir. Daud Khan, Ibrahim Khan, Aluf Khan and Himmat Bahadur Khan were

1560-675: Was previously called Ceded districts during the rule of the British Raj . This is with reference to the time when the Nizam of Hyderabad , Ali Khan, ceded the region to the British as a part of subsidiary alliance. Chilukuri Narayana Rao, a Telugu lecturer and activist from Anantapur, deemed the term "ceded" as derogatory and coined the term Rayalaseema . In the Andhra Mahasabha and Ceded Districts Conference held at Nandyala in November 1928, he moved

1600-493: Was started in 1956. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kurnool (IIITDMK) fully funded by Ministry of Education commenced academic activities from 2015, as per the provisions of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation act of 2014. This was accorded the status of Institute of National Importance in 2017. Achyutaraya who succeeded Krishnadevaraya built the initial Konda Reddy Fort between 1530 and 1542. The fort has different gateways and bastions. The fort

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