28-599: Gampalagudem is a town situated in the NTR district of Andhra Pradesh , India . It serves as the headquarters of the Gampalagudem mandal , which is under the administration of the Tiruvuru revenue division . The town is located on the banks of the Kattaleru river and is situated at a distance of 74 km (46 mi) from the district headquarters Vijayawada . The town is governed by
56-455: A sex ratio of 991 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 4,06,350 (18.32%) and 82,101 (3.70%) of the population respectively. Languages of NTR district (2011) Based on the 2011 census, 90.12% of the population spoke Telugu , 6.90% Urdu and 1.43% Lambadi as their first language. The district is divided into three revenue divisions: Nandigama , Tiruvuru and Vijayawada , which are further subdivided into
84-452: A total of 8,256 individuals, of which 5,310 are literate, with a literacy percentage of 64.3%. Out of the literate population, 2,961 are males, while 2,349 are females. On the other hand, the illiterate population stands at 2,946, with 1,214 males and 1,732 females. Additionally, the town has 4,302 workers, out of which 2,524 are males, and 1,778 are females. The non-worker population stands at 3,954, with 1,651 males and 2,303 females. During
112-492: A total of twenty mandals . The list of 20 mandals in NTR district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below. The district has one municipal corporation, two municipalities, and two Nagar panchayats as per the district reorganization in 2022. The district is formed with the borders of Vijayawada Lok Sabha constitutency . There are seven assembly constituencies in the district. Primary and secondary school education in
140-591: Is approximately 982 millimetres (38.7 in). Despite the significant rainfall, the number of rainy days is relatively low throughout the year, with the highest number occurring in July and August. The average relative humidity ranges from 39% in March to 71% in September, with higher humidity levels during the monsoon months. Overall, Gampalagudem experiences hot temperatures, moderate rainfall, and varying levels of humidity throughout
168-410: Is commonly used as a base material for roads, pathways, and concrete structures. Gampalagudem's abundant supply of granite and crushed stone makes it a valuable resource for the construction industry, and it plays an important role in the economic development of the region. Gampalagudem is also known for its production of bricks, cement products, and furniture. These businesses play a significant role in
196-788: Is headquarters for Vijayawada railway division and Vijayawada Junction is one of the busiest railway stations in India. Other railway stations in the district (all are located in Vijayawada) are: Vijayawada Airport is located in the Gannavaram of Krishna district , which is suburb of Vijayawada. Kondapalli Fort , Bhavani Island , and temples like Kanaka Durga Temple , Sri Tirupatamma Gopayya Swamivarla Devasthanam, Vedadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Srikakulandhra Mahavishnu Devasthanam, Ghantasala Jaladheeswara Temple , Mopidevi Subhramanyeswara Swamy Temple and Gunadala Matha Shrine are some of
224-797: Is located about 20 km (12 mi) away. The nearest airport to Gampalagudem is the Vijayawada International Airport , which is located in Gannavaram and is approximately 75 km (47 mi) away. For international travel, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is the nearest, located 266 kilometres (165 mi) away. The Kattaleru river bridge on the Gampalagudem - Nuzivid (SH198) road in Gampalagudem, experienced partial damage in 2018 due to heavy rains. Temporary repairs were conducted to restore traffic. However, in 2020,
252-412: Is named after former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. T. Rama Rao . The district shares boundaries with Guntur , Palnadu , Krishna , Eluru , Khammam and Suryapet districts. Named after former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, NTR district was proposed on 26 January 2022 and became one of the twenty-six districts in the state after the gazette notification
280-523: Is one of the oldest colleges. It was established in 1937. Govt Polytechnic Vijayawada (one of the oldest Polytechnic colleges in India), Andhra Loyola College, AANM & VVRSR (Gudlavalleru) Polytechnic College , Mary Stella college, Sidhartha Degree College are a few of the many famous arts and science colleges in the district. National highways NH-65 , NH-16 , NH-30 pass through the district. APSRTC state headquarters are located at Vijayawada. Vijayawada
308-413: The 1920s and 1930s in India, while the fight for independence was happening, peasants in Gampalagudem, Andhra Pradesh, were also fighting against the zamindari system that exploited them. The zamindars collected revenue from the peasants in kind and tried to take public lands for their own use, which would have made things worse for the already struggling peasants. The peasants formed Kisan Sabhas and opposed
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#1732902683866336-595: The Gampalagudem Gram Panchayat, which is responsible for the local administration of the area. Gampalagudem mandal , which includes Gampalagudem, is a constituency mandal of Tiruvuru Assembly constituency . The assembly constituency is a part of the Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency . As of the 2011 Census of India , Gampalagudem has a total population of 8,256, it has a slightly higher male population of 4,175 compared to females, who make up 4,081 of
364-452: The Indian independence movement made it significant because he was a prominent zamindar in the region. As a zamindar, Gampalagudem Raja was part of the system that exploited the peasants and collected revenue from them. However, he also recognized the injustices of the zamindari system and actively participated in the Indian independence movement. Gampalagudem experiences a hot climate throughout
392-425: The area, the Kattaleru river tends to flood, rendering these temporary repairs ineffective. Gampalagudem has several educational institutions including Degree College, Junior Inter College, ZP High school and various private schools. NTR district NTR district is a district in coastal Andhra Region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . The district headquarters is located at Vijayawada . The district
420-488: The bridge was completely washed away during two heavy rainfalls and subsequent floods. As a result, all traffic on the bridge has been prohibited. This has caused significant inconvenience for the local residents, who now have to travel an additional 20 km to reach their destinations. The bridge served as a crucial route for the people of Gampalagudem and nearby villages, such as Kanumuru , Anumollanka , Narikampadu , Vinagadapa , and Kothapalle , to access Gampalagudem. And
448-440: The cultivation and processing of crops. Gampalagudem is a region that is rich in granite and crushed stone. Granite is a natural igneous rock that is composed of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. It is known for its durability, strength, and beauty, making it a popular choice for construction and architectural purposes. Crushed stone, on the other hand, is made from blasting and crushing large rocks into smaller pieces. It
476-680: The district is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. NTR University of Health Sciences and School of Planning and Architecture , South Indian Chapter are located in Vijayawada. District has numerous engineering colleges including Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College , Lakireddy Bali Reddy Engineering College, Gudlavalleru Engineering College , DMS SVH College of Engineering, SRR & CVR Govt. Degree College
504-416: The east, Palnadu district and Guntur district on the south, Suryapet district of Telangana state on the west and Khammam district of Telangana state on the north. The Krishna river flows towards east and acts as border with Palnadu district and Guntur district. Based on the 2011 census, NTR district has a population of 22,18,591, of which 1,302,557 (58.71%) live in urban areas. NTR district has
532-459: The local economy, providing essential construction materials and furniture for various purposes. It has road connectivity with other towns and villages with state highways SH178 and SH198 passing through the town. Additionally, the town is connected to the National Highway 30 (India) through the Gampalagudem - Nuzivid (SH198) road. This road serves as an important link between the town and
560-410: The local population heavily relies on this bridge for employment, education, and medical purposes, regularly commuting to Vijayawada , Machilipatnam , and Nuzivid . As of 2024, the construction of a new bridge over Kattaleru is yet to be completed. The bridge remains non-existent, and the local authorities have resorted to temporary repairs to mitigate the issue. However, whenever there is rainfall in
588-643: The major attractions. State Highway 178 (Andhra Pradesh) State Highway 178 (Andhra Pradesh) is a state highway in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . Total length of SH178 is 29.75 kilometres (18.49 mi). SH178 runs in NTR district of Andhra Pradesh , India . It starts from Tiruvuru and passes through Rolupadi, Chintalapadu , Gampalagudem , Meduru , Penugolanu and ends at Rajavaram . This road further connects with state highway in Telangana , linking it to Madhira town. This article about
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#1732902683866616-414: The national highway, facilitating the transportation of goods and people to and from Gampalagudem. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates a fleet of buses to Madhira , Tiruvuru , Vijayawada etc., which pass through Gampalagudem that connect it to other cities and towns. There is no rail transport in Gampalagudem. The nearest railway station is Madhira railway station , which
644-405: The population. The child population stands at 776, out of which 417 are males and 359 are females. In terms of Scheduled Castes, the town has a significant population of 2,157, comprising 1,113 males and 1,044 females. The Scheduled Tribes, however, have a smaller population of 80, with 41 males and 39 females. The sex ratio in the town is 988 females per 1000 males. Regarding literacy, the town has
672-557: The year, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The average high temperatures range from 32.2 degrees Celsius (90.0 °F)in December to 44.7 degrees Celsius (112.5 °F) in May and April, while the average low temperatures range from 12.7 degrees Celsius (54.9 °F) in December to 21.8 degrees Celsius (71.2 °F) in June and July. The highest recorded temperature in Gampalagudem
700-424: The year. Gampalagudem has a predominantly agricultural-based economy. The town is renowned for the cultivation of crops such as paddy, chilli, mangoes and cotton. Additionally, there are also a few small-scale food processing units that specialize in processing mangoes and chillies, which are the major cash crops of the town. With its agricultural-based economy, provides work opportunities for migrants, especially in
728-457: The zamindars, but the government supported the zamindars. The zamindars responded with terrible atrocities against the peasants, which inspired the rural masses to join the fight for independence. The Gampalagudem peasant uprising is remembered as an important event in India's history of fighting against injustice and oppression. Later, with the involvement of Gampalagudem's zamindar Kotagiri Venkata Krishna Rao , also known as Gampalagudem Raja, in
756-459: Was 47.1 degrees Celsius (116.8 °F) in June 2, 2008. On the other hand, the lowest recorded temperature was 9.3 degrees Celsius (48.7 °F) in January 23, 1997. Rainfall is a significant feature of the climate in Gampalagudem, with the highest average rainfall occurring in July (179.8 millimetres (7.08 in)) and August (225.9 millimetres (8.89 in)). The total annual rainfall in the region
784-463: Was issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh on 3 April 2022. The gazette notification came into force on 4 April 2022. The district was carved out of Krishna district , and consists of the existing Vijayawada revenue division along with Nandigama and Tiruvuru revenue divisions, which were formed along with the district. NTR district is bordered with Krishna district and Eluru district on
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