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Place Names In India
Place names in India are usually in Indian languages. Other languages include Portuguese, Dutch, English and Arabic. Since Independence Day (India), Indian Independence, several Indian cities have adopted British Raj, pre-English names, most notably Chennai (formerly Madras), Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), Visakhapatnam (formerly Waltair), and Pune (formerly Poona). Common place names Most place name suffixes denote after prominent geographical features, such as rivers and lakes. Others are named after personalities such as kings or historical figures. Although Hindu history was a main influence, Islamic and Christian influences are present, particularly in central and northern India. * -abad - "city" - from Persian ābād (آباد) * -garh - "fort, castle" - Hindi gaṛh (गढ़) * -nagar, -nagara, -nagaram - "town" - from Sanskrit nagara (नगर) * -prayag, -prayaga - "confluence" - from Sanskrit prayāga (प्� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independence Day (India)
Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a Public holidays in India, public holiday in India commemorating the nation's Indian independence movement, independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947. On this day the Indian Independence Act 1947 came into effect, transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. India attained independence following the Indian independence movement, independence movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance, non-violent resistance and civil disobedience led by Indian National Congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Independence coincided with the partition of India, in which British Raj, British India was divided into the Dominion of India, Dominions of India and Dominion of Pakistan, Pakistan; the partition was accompanied by violent riots and mass casualties. On 15 August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Flag of India, Indian national flag above the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadepalligudem
Tadepalligudem is a city in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Tadepalligudem is the judicial headquarter of West Godavari district, West Godavari. It is a Selection Grade municipality and the mandal headquarters of Tadepalligudem mandal and Tadepalligudem Revenue Division. It is one of the largest cities in West Godavari district Geography Tadepalligudem is located at . It has an average elevation of 34 metres (114 feet). Demographics Census of India, the city had a population of 130,348. The total population constitute, 65,045 males and 65,305 females — a sex ratio of 1022 females per 1000 males - higher than the national average of 940 per 1000. 9,048 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 4,662 are boys and 4,386 are girls—a ratio of 941 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 83.10% (male 86.60%; female 79.71%) with 78,557 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%. The urban agglomera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Chittoor is a city and district headquarters in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the mandal and divisional headquarters of Chittoor mandal and Chittoor revenue division, Andhra Pradesh, Chittoor revenue division respectively. The city has a population of 189,332. Etymology The name Chittoor is believed to have originated from a combination of two words: Chitti and Ooru. In Telugu, Chitti means "small" and Ooru means "town" or "village." Thus, Chittoor translates to "small town" or "small village". Historical records show that Chittoor, due to its strategic location, developed as a trading hub between Telugu and Tamil regions, leading to the use of both languages in the town’s name. History After Indian independence in 1947, Chittoor became a part of the erstwhile Madras State. The modern Chittoor district was formerly North Arcot district, which was established by the British in the 19th century and had Chittoor as its headquarters. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nellore
Nellore, also spelt as Nelluru, is a city located on the banks of Penna River, in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India.(PDF file download– 5MB) It serves as the headquarters of the district, as well as Nellore mandal and Nellore revenue division. It is the fourth most populous city in the state. It is at a distance of from |
Guntur
Guntur (), natively spelt as Gunturu, is a city in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Guntur district. The city is part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is located on the Eastern Coastal Plains approximately south-west of the state capital Amaravati. According to data from the 2011 Census of India, Guntur had a population of 743,354 in that year, making it the List of cities in Andhra Pradesh by population, third-most-populous city in the state, and occupies of land. The city is the heartland of the state, located in the center of Andhra Pradesh and making it a central part connecting different regions. The city is home to numerous state government offices and agencies. being part of the district capital and being in close proximity to the state capital Amaravati. The city is about 1100 miles south of the national capital New Delhi. It is classified as a ''Y-grade'' city as per the Pay Commi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nidadavolu
Nidadavolu is a town in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the mandal headquarters of Nidadavole mandal in Kovvur revenue division. History The town was known as ''Niravadyaprolu'' or ''Niravadyapuram''. Nidadavolu was a fort surrounded by water bodies (Jaladurgam) constructed by Eastern Chalukyan kings. Chalukya Bhima, the builder of Draksharama Bhimeswara temple won this land from Rastrakutas, the then ruling dynasty. A prince of Nidadavolu, Veerabhadra Chalukya, married Rani Rudrama Devi, a prominent ruler and the warrior queen of the Kakatiya dynasty. He fought several wars along with his wife and is hailed as a brave prince. It had 108 Siva temples. A Nandi statue belonging to the 13th century placed in Sri Golingeswara temple was discovered recently. The town was renamed to Nidadavolu following the annexation of the Northern Circars from the Nizam of Hyderabad, and remained that way since then. Many modern stru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ongole
Ongole (), natively known as Ongolu, is a city in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Prakasam district. It is known for Ongole cattle, an indigenous breed of oxen. Etymology The name 'Ongole' is believed to be derived from the word 'Vangaprolu' which later had transformed to 'Vangavolu' and then to modern 'Ongolu'. 'Prolu' means Town in ancient Telugu language, Telugu. History The city's history dates from 230 BCE with the era of the Mauryas and Satavahanas who ruled most of what is now Andhra Pradesh. A few inscriptions dating to the Satavahana period have been found in China Ganjam, a village near Ongole. According to the historical inscriptions available at Sri Raja Rajeswara Swami Temple complex, the city was founded by Cholas. Ongole is also mentioned in the inscriptions of the Pallava rulers of the third and fourth century A.D. The city was also ruled by Krishna Deva Raya. This place came into the limelight again during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram, also known as Vijayanagaram, is a city and the headquarters of the Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in the Eastern Ghats, about west of the Bay of Bengal and north-northeast of Visakhapatnam. The city has a population of 228,025 and was established as the capital of the Vizianagaram estate by Raja Vijayaram Raj from the Pusapati dynasty. The rulers had a notable role in the history of the region in the 18th century and were patrons of education and arts. History Excavations at this town revealed copper coins belonging to the remains of 900 Before Christ, B.C. (Kalinga period). Vizianagaram Estate, Vizianagaram Princely State was ruled by Pusapati Kings & Gajapati Maharajas. Maharaja Vijayarama Gajapati Raju was a notable King. They are Suryavanshi Kshatriyas. Their ancestors are Udaipur Maharanas. Buddhist and Jain remains were excavated around hills near Ramateertham village. Demographics As of the 2011 Census ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahbubnagar
Mahbubnagar, also informally called as Palamoor and formerly Rukmammapeta, is a city in Mahbubnagar District of the Indian state of Telangana named after the 6th Nizam of Hyderabad, Mahboob Ali Khan. It is the headquarters of Mahbubnagar mandal in Mahbubnagar revenue division. The city is also the largest in the district with an area of and 7th most populous in the state. Etymology Mahbubnagar was formerly known as Palamoor, meaning "land of milk" due to its milk production. The name was changed to Mahabubnagar on 4 December 1890, in honour of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad (1869–1911 AD). History Mahbubnagar was under ''Janapada'' rule by 6th century BCE, and later under Maurya territory. The region was at the core of the Satavahana dynasty from 221 B.C.E. to 218 C.E., and also a large part of the Chalukya dynasty from the 7th to the 11th century CE, also part of the Kakatiya dynasty from 11th to the 14th century CE, The region was later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karimnagar
Karimnagar, also informally known as Elagandula, is a city and District Headquarters in the Indian state of Telangana. Karimnagar is a major urban agglomeration in the state. It is third largest City in the state and Municipal Corporation and is the headquarters of the Karimnagar district. It is situated on the banks of Maner River, Manair River, which is a tributary of the Godavari River. It is the third largest and fastest growing urban settlement in the state, according to the 2011 census. It has registered a population growth rate of 45.46% and 38.87% respectively over the past two decades between 1991 and 2011, which is the highest growth rate among major cities of Telangana. It serves as a major educational and health hub for the northern districts of Telangana. It is a major Central business district, business center and widely known for its agricultural and granite industries, earning the nickname "City of Granites." It has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sriharikota
Sriharikota () is a barrier island off the Bay of Bengal coast located in the Shar Project settlement of Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It houses the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, one of the two satellite launch centres in India (the other being Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, Thiruvananthapuram). Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches satellites using multistage rockets such as the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota. Sriharikota was selected by ISRO because of its proximity to the equator, it gives extra centripetal force from the rotation of Earth. Location Sriharikota is partly located in Sullurpeta mandal and partly located in Tada mandal in Tirupati District in Andhra Pradesh. The island separates Pulicat Lake from the Bay of Bengal. The nearest town and railway station is Sullurpeta which is 16 km west of Sriharikota and nearest city is Tirupati. A 16 km elevate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasimkota
Kasimkota is a village in Anakapalli district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Kasimkota was one of the notable villages affected by Cyclone Hudhud. Kasimkota railway station is a ''D–category'' station of Vijayawada division was opened in late 1800s. Bassi Dora was arrested at Kasimkota. Kasimkota is also part of the second largest jaggery market of the country in Anakapalle Anakapalli (, ) is a suburb of Visakhapatnam city, located within the jurisdiction of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. It contains India's second largest jaggery market. History The town was ruled by the Kalinga (histo .... References {{Anakapalli district Villages in Anakapalli district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
