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List Of Towns In Andhra Pradesh
This article is about the list of most populated towns in Andhra Pradesh state of India as per ''2011 Census of India'', conducted by ''The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner,'' under ''Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India''. List of towns As per 2011 Census of India, ''settlements with population of less than 100,000 are called Towns''. Yemmiganur is the most populated city with a population of 95,149. ''The Towns written in bold are the headquarters of their respective district.'' Gallery File:Visakhapatnam beach road from Kailsagiri hill.jpg, Visakhapatnam view from Kailasagiri Hill File:LR-6085.jpg, Prakasam Barrage, Vijayawada File:23 - Telugu Talli Statue with Kondareddy Buruju as background.JPG, Konda Reddy Buruju, Kurnool File:NTR Bus Station Bepartye Block.jpg, NTR Bus Station, Guntur File:Rajahmundry Godavari bridge by British government.jpg, Godavari Bridge, Rajahmundry File:Tirumala 090615.jpg, alt=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of and tenth-most populous state with 49,386,799 inhabitants. It is bordered by Telangana to the north-west, Chhattisgarh to the north, Odisha to the north-east, Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east. It has the second longest coastline in India after Gujarat, of about . Andhra State was the first state to be formed on a linguistic basis in India on 1 October 1953. On 1 November 1956, Andhra State was merged with the Telugu-speaking areas (ten districts) of the Hyderabad State to form United Andhra Pradesh. ln 2014 these merged areas of Hyderabad State are bifurcated from United Andhra Pradesh to form new state Telangana . Present form of Andhra similar to Andhra state.but some mandalas like Bhadrachalam still with Telangana. Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Kurnool is People Capital of And ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anakapalli District
Anakapalli district is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was formed on 4 April 2022 from Anakapalli and Narsipatnam revenue divisions of the old Visakhapatnam district. The administrative headquarters are at Anakapalli. Etymology This district is derived from its headquarters Anakapalli. Geography This district is surrounded by Alluri Sitharama Raju district to the north, Kakinada district to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the south and Vizianagaram district and Visakhapatnam district to the east. Administrative divisions The district has two revenue divisions, namely Anakapalli and Narsipatnam, each headed by a sub collector. These revenue divisions are divided into 24 mandals. The district consists of two municipalities and 8 census towns. Anakapalli zone fall under Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation and the two municipalities in the district are Elamanchili and Narsipatnam. The census towns are Bowluvada, Chodavaram, Kantabamsuguda, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadepalle, Guntur District
Tadepalle is a model town in Guntur district of Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town is a part of Mangalagiri Tadepalle Municipal Corporation and part of Tenali revenue division. It is a major south sub urban of Vijayawada and a part of Vijayawada metropolitan area and Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. It is situated on National Highway 16 between Vijayawada and Guntur. Etymology The origin of the name is believed to be related to the Palm tree ' Tathi' and 'palle' meaning village. Tadepalle is on the southern bank of the Krishna river and Vijayawada city. The canal flowing through the town is named as Madras Kaluva (Buckingham Canal) – as it goes until Madras (Chennai). Tadepalle, along with Tenali was an 'Agraharam' – or endowed land to Sanskrit Scholars during the classical Sri Krishnadevaraya period. The Camp Office of Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and the YSR Congress Party Central Party office are located in Tadepalle. Geography Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulivendula
Pulivendula (2008) is a town located in the YSR Kadapa district, a district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a small town which became 3rd grade municipality in 2008 from nagar Panchayat. Proddatur is the biggest town which is near to it (around 60 km distant). Proddatur and Jammalamadugu railway stations are near to this small town. It is located in Pulivendula mandal and is the headquarters of the Pulivendala revenue division. Geography Pulivendula is located at meridian coordinates . It has an average elevation of 272 meters (895 feet). Economy Uranium mining On 23 August 2007, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the establishment of a uranium mine and processing plant at Mabbuchintalapalli-Tummalapalle, about 15 km south of Pulivendula, at a total cost of 11.06 billion rupees ($269.9 million). The plant was established by the Uranium Corporation of India. The cornerstone was laid on 20 November 2007, by Y. S. Rajasekhara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YSR Kadapa District
Kadapa district (officially: YSR district; formerly: Cuddapah district) is one of the twenty six districts in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. On 19 August 2005 nomenclature of “Cuddapah” has been changed as “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, commemorating the former chief minister of united Andhra Pradesh. It is also one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region. Kadapa is the administrative headquarters for this district. History Rock paintings Paleolithic rock paintings found at Chintakunta caves near Muddanur in Kadapa district are said to be 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. Prehistoric culture Many Paleolithic sites were found in Kadapa district, as the surroundings of Jamm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badvel
Badvel is a Municipality in Kadapa district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Badvel Town is located in Two mandals. It is the headquarters of Badvel revenue division. Major portion of Town comes under Badvel mandal and remaining portion of Town comes under Gopavaram Mandal. It comes under Badvel revenue division. Badvel is just away from Proddatur Proddatur (1915) is a city in the YSR Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh, located on the banks of the Penna River. The city is a municipality, and also the mandal headquarters of Proddatur mandal. It is the second-largest town in former Kadapa ... and away from Kadapa which are major cities of Kadapa District. Badvel is the 4th biggest town of Kadapa District followed by Kadapa, Proddutur, Rayachoty. NH-67 passes through Badvel Town. Geographically town is located at the foot hills of Eastern Ghats. Assembly constituency Badvel is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh. Currently it is reserved for SC's.Present Ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bapatla
Bapatla is a city and District headquarters of Bapatla district in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the mandal headquarters of Bapatla mandal of Bapatla revenue division. The nearest towns and cities to Bapatla are Chirala, Ponnur, Tenali and Guntur of 17 km, 22 km, 50 km and 53 km respectively. Etymology The town was formerly known as ''Bhavapattana'', ''Bhavapuri'', ''Bhavapattu'' and ''Bhavapatta''. The names were derived from the Bhavanarayana Temple located in the town. Later, these names were transformed to the present name of Bapatla. The temple was constructed in 1465 by a chola king named Krimikantha Chola, and was later restored. Geography The coordinates of the town are and is located at an altitude of 8 mts from the coast of Bay of Bengal. Climate The town experiences tropical climate with the average annual temperatures records at . Hot summers and cool winters a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prakasam District
Prakasam district is one of the thirteen districts in the coastal Andhra region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was formed in 1970 and reorganised in 2022 on April 4. The headquarters of the district is Ongole. It is located on the western shore of Bay of Bengal and is bounded by Bapatla district and Palnadu districts on the north, Nandyal district on the west, Kadapa and Nellore districts on the south. A part of north west region also borders with Nagarkurnool district of Telangana. It is the largest district in the state with an area of and had a population of 2,288,026 as per 2011 Census of India. Etymology The district was named after the patriot and first Chief Minister of Andhra State Tanguturi Prakasam, also known as Andhra Kesari, who was born in the village of Vinodarayunipalem. It was accordingly renamed as Prakasam District in the year 1972. History Prakasam district was originally constituted on 2 February 1970, carved out of Guntur, Nellore and Kurno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Markapur
Markapur is a town in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Municipality and the headquarters of Markapur mandal in Markapur revenue division. Markapur is known for the Chennakesava Swamy Temple built by King Sri Krishnadevaraya, one of the oldest temples in the state. A carnival happens every year during Ratha yatra (Tirunalla in Telugu). It is also famous for Chenna Kesavaswamy ''Saptavahana Seva'' on the day of Rathsapthami during which the lord will be taken to procession on a ''Vendi Ratham'' (silver chariot), which is attended by thousands of people coming from different parts of the state. It is third-largest town in Prakasam district after Ongole and Chirala, and it is main place for West Prakasam district to avail all facilities. There is also a demand for separate West Prakasam district with district headquarter as Markapur. This town formerly was a part of Kurnool District and it was the east gate of Rayalaseema. This town is close to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gudur
Gudur is a town in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Gudur mandal and Gudur revenue division. Demographics census of India, the town had a population of . The total population constitute, males, females and children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 71.07% with literates. Geography Climate The climate here is tropical. The summers here have a good deal of rainfall, while the winters have very little. This location is classified as Aw by Köppen and Geiger. In Gudur, the average annual temperature is 29.2 °C. About 1025 mm of precipitation falls annually. Governance Civic administration The municipality was established in the year 1954. Its jurisdictional area covers . The urban agglomeration of the town consists of Gudur municipality and its out growths. The out growths include Guduru (east), Guduru (west), Chennuru–II, Nellatur, Chillakur. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanuku
Tanuku is a town in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Tanuku mandal in Narasapuram revenue division. Tanuku is the fourth largest city in the West Godavari district after Bhimavaram, Tadepalligudem and Palakollu in terms of population. History In the ancient period, the town was known as ''Tarakapuri'', the capital of Asura King Tarakasura. Geography Tanuku is a located at . It has a tropical climate and an annual rainfall of . The Gosthani River flows through the town. Demographics census of India, the town had a population 90,430. Civic administration and politics Tanuku Municipality was constituted in 1979 as a ''second grade municipality''. It was upgraded to ''first grade'' in 2002 and has 34 election wards. Its jurisdiction is spread over an area of . The present municipal chairman is SS REDDY GARU. and the municipal commissioner is M. Sambasivarao. Tanuku assembly constituency represents An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirupati District
Tirupati district () is one of the twenty-six districts in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of the Andhra Pradesh state. The district headquarters is located at Tirupati city. Tirupati district is known for its numerous historic temples, including the Hindu shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Sri Kalahasteeswara temple and many others.The district is also home to Satish Dhawan Space Centre (formerly Sriharikota Range), a rocket launch centre located in Sriharikota and operated by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The river Swarnamukhi flows through Srikalahasti and joins with the Bay of Bengal in this district. Industries include groundnuts and paddy fields. The district is an educational hub and has central and state universities and institutes including IIT Tirupati, Sri Venkateswara University, National Sanskrit University, IISER Tirupati. The district is home to Sri City, one of the leading spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
