43-552: Nandyal , commonly called as Nandyala , is a city and the district headquarters of Nandyal district of the Indian state of the Andhra Pradesh . It is a Municipal corporation and the headquarters of Nandyal mandal in Nandyal revenue division . In the 2011 census of India , Nandyal had a population of 211,424 making it the 13th most populous town in the state. Nandyal municipality
86-547: A capacity of 1650MW is one of the biggest coal based power plant. It is near to Proddatur . The district has 29 large and medium scale industries with an investment of Rs. 10,22,943 crores providing employment to 19,410. It also has 2335 small scale units employing 21,294 persons with an investment of Rs. 688.59 Cr. Tummalapalle uranium mine was commissioned in 2012 to extract Uranium from ore. The district has 864.02 km (536.88 mi) of State Highway and 325.28 km (202.12 mi) of National Highway. The district
129-401: A major share to the economy. Paddy, Groundnut, Sunflower, Cotton, Betel Leaves, Mango, Papaya, Banana, Lemon and Sweet Orange are the major crops cultivated in the district. As per 2019-20, the gross cropped area in the district is 2,53,458 hectares, out of which 1,14,410 hectares were irrigated. Starting at Sunkesula Dam on Tungabadra river Kurnool - Cuddapa Canal ( K. C. Canal ) flows through
172-585: A place in Kadapa district history; the remnants of a buried Jain temple were found at Danavulapadu village on the banks of the Penna. In the later half of 13th Century, this region was ruled from Vallur by Ambadeva. During his rule, the land survey was carried out. Subsequently, a Kakatiya King Pratapa rudra ruled the district with Warangal as the capital. Jyothi village located in Siddavatam mandal has 108 Shiva lingas on
215-415: A population of 20,60,654, of which 809,290 (39.27%) lived in urban areas. Kadapa district had a sex ratio of 985 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 3,37,860 (16.40%) and 40,994 (2.03%) of the population respectively. Hinduism is the dominant religion with 83.02% followers followed by Islam with 15.40% followers. Languages of Kadapa district based on 2011 Census Based on
258-674: A sub collector. These revenue divisions are divided into 29 mandals . There are 10 mandals in Atmakur division, 6 mandals in Dhone division and 14 mandals in Nandyal. 30 mandals under their revenue divisions are listed below: The district has of 6 municipalities namely Nandyal , Dhone , Atmakur, Allagadda, Bethamcherla and Nandikotkur . population There are one parliamentary and six assembly constituencies in Nandyal district. The parliamentary constituencies are Nandyal . Until 2008 Koilakuntla
301-416: Is created in the north of Nallamalas to protect wildlife. Project Tiger was started near Srisailam with an area of 3,568 sq.km. As per 2003 census, there were 64 Tigers and 78 Panthers. Rollapadu village of Midthur mandal is famous for the spotting of the great Indian Bustard (Batta Meka) an endangered bird. A bird sanctuary with an area of 1,600 hectares was established to protect this species. Based on
344-421: Is given below. There are 1 municipal corporation, 5 municipalities, 2 nagar panchayats in the district. ^ upgraded in 2019 The district is covered by Kadapa (fully) and Rajampet (partially) parliamentary constituencies. The assembly constituencies covering the district are given below. Kadapa district is considered to be a bastion of the ruling YSR Congress party. Agriculture contributes
387-418: Is having 6174.69 KMs of BT roads 727.03 of CC road and 1458.48 KMs of Metal roads. National Highway 40 , National Highway 716 and National Highway 67 pass through the district. The district has broad-gauge railway line of 195.13 km (121.25 mi). There are 14 railway stations covering 7 Mandals. Kadapa , Yerraguntla Junction , Proddatur and Jammalamadugu are the major railway stations from
430-530: Is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. A government medical college, GMC Nandyal was established in 2023 by the government of Andhra Pradesh. Nandyal district Nandyal district is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh with Nandyal as its administrative headquarters, it was formed on 4 April 2022 to become one of
473-413: Is of interest for bird watchers. CPO (2022). District Hand Book of Statistics – 2020, Nandyal district (Compiled as per the new district boundary) (PDF) . Kadapa district Kadapa district (officially: YSR district ; formerly: Cuddapah district ) is one of the twenty six districts in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . In the 2022 reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh districts,
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#1732852015794516-566: Is spread over March–May. This is followed by the South-West monsoon during June - September. North East monsoon season is spread over October–November. December–February is the winter or cold season. The average annual rainfall is 572.25 mm. The rainfall generally increases from the North-West to the South-East. October is the month with maximum rainfall. After reorganization,the district had
559-671: The Nava Nandi . Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple near Nandyal has one of the largest Nandi idols of the world. As per the Archaeological Survey of India , the rock grows at a rate of 1 inch (2.5 cm) per 20 years. Nandyal District also consists of Belum Caves , Mahanandi and Srisailam . The city is a major hub of industry and agriculture. It is rich in natural resources like marble . There are many rice mills and oil mills and Cotton mills and industries which produce milk , soft drinks , sugar , PVC pipes , etc. Some of
602-551: The 2011 census Nandyal district had a population of 1,781,777, of which 385,185 (21.62%) live in urban areas. Nandyal district has a sex ratio of 985 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 322,825 (18.12%) and 52,784 (2.96%) of the population respectively. Languages of Nandyal district based on 2011 Census Based on the 2011 census, 81.08% of the population spoke Telugu and 17.25% Urdu as their first language. The district has three revenue divisions, namely Atmakur, Nandyal and Dhone, each headed by
645-479: The 2011 census, as computed for the revised district boundaries of 2022, 84.66% of the population spoke Telugu and 14.37% Urdu as their first language. The district is divided into 4 revenue divisions: Badvel , Jammalamadugu , Kadapa and Pulivendula , which are further subdivided into a total of 36 mandals , each headed by a sub-collector. The list of 36 mandals in YSR district, divided into 4 revenue divisions,
688-685: The 7th century. Nearby pushkarani has crystal clear water. The temple of Navanarasimha (Nine Forms of Lord Narasimha) is in upper Ahobilam . The temple of Prahladavarada is in lower Ahobilam. Yaganti is the home of Uma Maheswara Swamy. There is a huge Nandi statue with size of 15’ X 10’ X 8’. Belum caves discovered in 1982 are the second largest natural caves in India after Meghalaya caves. These caves have 3 well like cavities. These are longer than Borra Caves in Vizag district. These have long passages, spacious chambers and fresh water siphons. Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary
731-546: The bank of the river Penna which are dated to the rule of Kakatiyas. In A.D.1309, Allah-ud-din Khilji defeated PratapaRudra and took over the region. In 1344, the confederation of Hindu kings overthrew the Muslim rule. This led to the formation of Vijayanagar Empire , who ruled the area for two centuries. Gandikota fort located on the bank of the Penna river was the citadel of Pemmasani Nayaks , commanders of Vijayanagar army. After
774-525: The caves. These relics are now housed in Museum at Anantapur . Archaeological survey of India (ASI) found remnants of vessels and other artifacts of pre-Buddhist era and has dated the remnants of vessels found in the caves to 4500 BC. Earlier in the 14th century there was a king named Nandanamaharaju. This place got the name "Nandi Temple" after that king built the Nava Nandula around it. In time, this place got
817-536: The course of its history upto medieval period. Later on it was ruled as part of British East India company. Many paleolithic sites were found in Kadapa district, as the surroundings of Jammalamadugu, Mailavaram Dam and Gandikota. Some megalithic burial sites were explored near Porumamilla, Sankhavaram and at Yellatur village near Kadapa. The surroundings of Vontimitta are also noted as Megalithic cultural sites. Paleolithic rock paintings found at Chintakunta caves near Muddanur in Kadapa district are said to be
860-564: The decade 2001–2011 was 10.87%. It has a sex ratio of 984 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 67.88%. The Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) of the district for FY 2013-14 is ₹ 26,342 crore (US$ 3.2 billion) and contributes 5% to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) . For the FY 2013–14, the per capita income at current prices was ₹ 70,821 (US$ 850). The primary , secondary and tertiary sectors of
903-555: The district boundary was largely restricted to the Kadapa parliamentary constituency area. It is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region. Kadapa is the administrative headquarters for this district. Barytes, limestone, asbestos and uranium are major mineral resources of the district. The district is home to many religious and historic places of interest. Kodandarama Temple at Vontimetta, Chennakesava temple of Pushpagiri , Siddavatam Fort and Gandikota gorge are some of
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#1732852015794946-598: The district contribute ₹ 6,204 crore (US$ 740 million), ₹ 6,935 crore (US$ 830 million) and ₹ 13,203 crore (US$ 1.6 billion) respectively. Kadapa district occupies an area of 11,228 square kilometres (4,335 sq mi). This district is bordered on north by Nandyal district , south by Annamayya district , east by SPS Nellore district and west by Sri Sathya Sai district and Anantapur district . The main rivers in this district are Penna , Kundu , Chitravathi , Papagni , and Sagileru . Vellikonda, Palakonda, Nallamalai, Lankamalai and Yerramalai are
989-422: The district covers an area of 3,08,607 hectares. It is about 32% of the district. It is confined to hilly areas of Nallamala and Erramala and part of Velikonda hills. Tamarind and Beedi leaves are forest's minor produce. Tigers and panthers are the main wild animals. Partridges, peacocks, red jungle foul are some of the birds in the forest. Nagarjuna Sagar – Srisailam wildlife Sanctuary with an area of 46.815 hectares
1032-421: The district into two parts.The eastern part of the district lies between Erramalas and Nallamalas. It has mainly black cotton soil. Krishna and Kunderu are the main rivers. Kunderu also known as Kumudvathi originates on the western side of Erramala hills. It flows towards south through Midthur, Gadivemula, Nandyal,Gospadu, Koilakuntla, Dornipadu and Chagalamarri mandals before entering YSR District . Forest of
1075-594: The district providing water to 40 km (15 sq mi) of cultivable land. The main source of drinking water to this district is Galeru Nagari Sujala Sravanthi Project Canal. There is one major irrigation project on the river Penna at Mylavaram. There are 4 medium irrigation projects namely Lower Sagileru Project, Upper Sagileru Project, BrahmamSagar Project and Pulivendula Branch Canal. These form several reservoirs such as Brahmamsagar Reservoir, Mylavaram Dam Reservoir, Annamayya Project reservoir and Gandikota Reservoir . Rayalaseema Thermal Power Station with
1118-684: The district under Guntakal railway division . Kadapa Airport is a small airport located north west to Kadapa city. Tirupati Airport is the nearest bigger airport at a distance of 139 Kms from Kadapa city. The district has 2001 Primary Schools, 468 Upper Primary Schools, 683 High Schools, 142 Junior Colleges, 48 Degree Colleges. It also has 120 Polytechnics, Engineering colleges and Govt. Aided Professional & Special Education Colleges. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) , one Dental college, one Homoeopathic Medical college, one Veterinary college and one IIIT centre at Rajiv Knowledge Valley, Idupulapaya of Vempalle mandal are also present in
1161-407: The district. JNTUA College of Engineering, Pulivendula is one of the government engineering colleges in the district. Yogi Vemana University offers P.G. courses for general education. CP Brown library in Kadapa is famous for its collection of manuscripts collected by CP Brown. Siddavatam (Sidhout) at a distance of 25 Km Kadapa town is famous for its fort and temples. Matli Maharajas built
1204-768: The district. Fertile black clay soil occupies 23.7% area. Barytes, Lime Stone and Asbestos are the major minerals. Napa slabs, road metal, building stone, marble, are also found in the district. Limestone is available in Yerraguntla. National Mineral Development Corporation is extracting asbestos in Brahman palli and barytes in Mangampet. Kadapa is also famous for its stone called "kadapa stone" used in building construction and for slabs especially in south India. In Tummalapalle, there are 49,000 tonnes of confirmed uranium deposits which are mined and processed locally. The summer season
1247-528: The district. This region was transferred to Nizam by the treaties of Mysore and Srirangapatnam . Nizam of Hyderabad ceded it to the British in 1800, and in 1808 it was divided to form Kadapa (spelt Cuddapah by the British) and Bellary districts. Munro was appointed as principal Collector over the ceded districts. Munro subjugated over 80 Palegars, instituted revenue collection system through which he secured
1290-604: The fall of Vijayanagar kingdom, this region came under the rule of Qutub shahis, who later became part of Mughal empire. As part of Qutub Shahi rule, Riza Quli Beg under the title of Nek naam Khan and his successors ruled the region with certain degree of autonomy. Later Abdul Nabi Khan was appointed as the governor of the district in the year 1714. The Marathas invaded and defeated the nawabs of Kurnool and Kadapa in 1740. Hyder Ali took over Gurramkonda and Kadapa from Marathas in 1760. He appointed his brother-in-law Mir Saheb in Kadapa district. Thus Mir Saheb became son first ruler of
1333-449: The famous places. The old records of the district reveal that Kadapa was previously called Gadapa which translated in Telugu to threshold . The ancient village of Kadapa with its large tank and temple of Lord Venkateswara at Devuni Kadapa was a convenient camping place for the myriads of pilgrims travelling to the holy shrine of Tirupati . On 19 August 2005, the nomenclature of "Cuddapah"
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1376-485: The finances. The district headquarters were situated in Siddavatam but moved to Kadapa in 1812. On April 4, 2022, Annamayya district was formed from the parts of erstwhile YSR Kadapa district and others. As of 2011 census , Kadapa district has a population of 2,884,524. This gives it a ranking of 132 in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 188 inhabitants per square kilometre (490/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over
1419-422: The fort in A.D.1303. Hyder Ali destroyed it in 1770. The fort is spread over an area of 30 acres and has 17 bastions. It is called the southern gate way of Srisailam . Brahmamgari Matham (B. Mattam), is the place where SreeVeerabrahmendra Swamy, a 17th century saint and clairvoyant entered Jeevasamadhi. The annual prayer festival is held for 6 days in the month of Vysakha. Kodandarama Temple dedicated to
1462-509: The god Rama , is located in Vontimitta . The temple is built in Vijayanagara architectural style and is dated to the 16th century. This inspired Pothana to compose Andhra Maha Bhagavatham. It is located at a distance of 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Kadapa . Some of the other tourist attractions are Chennakesava temple of Pushpagiri , Madhavaraya temple at Gandikota . Gandikota gorge
1505-567: The interior areas of Nallamalas, Lankamalas, Palakonda-Seshachalam and Velikonda forests. mungoose, jackal, fox, wolves, wild dogs, bear, the Malabar squirrel, porcupine, the Indian antelope, Indian gazelle, Blue bull, sambar, deer and wild pigs are also found in the forests. Grey partridge known as Kamju, the quail, the Jungle fowl, the dove, pigeon and wild goose are the other common birds found in this district. Red ferruginous and Black soils are common in
1548-458: The major hill ranges in the district. The forests of Kadapa comprise fuel forests up to an elevation of 800 feet, red sanders lying between the elevation of 800 feet and 2,000 feet and Shorea Eugenia at elevations of more than 2,000 feet. The district has a forest cover of 28.49%. The Bonnet monkey (Macaca Radiata) also known as the Madras Langur is common. Tiger and Panther can be seen in
1591-505: The name "Nandyala". This district is bounded on the north by Krishna rivers as well as Mahabubnagar district of Telangana State, on the south by Kadapa district and Anantapur Districts on the west by the Kurnool district and on the east by Prakasam District . Nallamala and Erramala are the two major mountain ranges which run in parallel from north to south of the district running in parallel from north to south. The Erramalas divide
1634-543: The renowned industries in the City are the Vijaya Dairy, Nandi Dairy, Nandi Pipes, Nandi Polymers, S. P. Y. Agro, Nandi Steels, etc. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Nandyal bus station. Nandyal Junction Railway Station is administered under Guntur railway division of South Central Railways . Kurnool Airport is 50 km from Nandyal. The primary and secondary school education
1677-504: The resultant 26 districts . It is part of the Rayalaseema region. The district consists of Nandyal revenue division and a newly formed Dhone revenue division and Atmakur revenue division from Kurnool district . The district derived its name from its headquarters Nandyal . Belum Caves are geologically and historically important caves in the district. There are indications that Jain and Buddhist monks were occupying these caves centuries ago. Many Buddhists relics were found inside
1720-595: The second largest group of paintings in India after Bhimbetika rock art paintings. The rock paintings with mystic figures are also found at Dappalle village near Mylavaram Dam in Jammalamadugu Taluk of the district. This region was ruled by the Mauryan Empire and the Satavahana Empire (Andhras) . Buddhism flourished for many years along the banks of the rivers Cheyyeru and Penna . Jainism also had
1763-459: Was Headquarter of Koilakuntla Assembly Constituency after 2009 elections Banaganapalle became new Assembly Constituency in the place of Koilakuntla. The assembly constituencies are given below. Srisailam is the abode of Brahmaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy . The deity is in natural stone formation in the shape of lingam . It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams in the country. The temple was built in 14th century. Mahanandiswara temple dates back to
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1806-524: Was changed to "Kadapa" by the Government of A.P. It was renamed as Y.S.R District during the year 2010, in honour of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy , the former chief minister of United Andhra Pradesh . This region was part of Maurya empire , Satavahana dynasty , Chola dynasty , Pallava dynasty , Pandya dynasty , Bana kingdom , Rashtrakuta dynasty , Kakatiya dynasty , Vijayanagara empire , Maratha empire , kingdom of Mysore and Carnatic Sultanate during
1849-404: Was constituted in the year 1899. The jurisdictional area is spread over an area of 19 km (7.3 sq mi). Its urban agglomeration is spread over an area of 33.67 km (13.00 sq mi) which includes constituents of Nandyal municipality, out growths of Moolasagaram, Noonepalle and partial outgrowths of Udumalpuram, Ayyalur. Nandyal is surrounded by nine sacred temples known as
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