Eluru district

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Eluru District
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Clockwise from top-left: Polavaram Project, Abhaya Buddha Statue in Eluru, Eluru Railway Station, South Gopuram of Dwaraka Tirumala Temple, Papikondalu Hills, Kolleru Lake.
Eluru district
Interactive map outlining district
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Flag placeholder.svg Andhra Pradesh
Region Coastal Andhra
Headquarters Eluru
Mandals 27
Government
   District collector Vetri Selv
   Lok Sabha constituencies Eluru
   MP Putta Mahesh Kumar
   Assembly constituencies 07
Area
  Total6,579 km2 (2,540 sq mi)
Population
 (2011) [1] [2]
  Total2,006,737
  Density310/km2 (790/sq mi)
Demographics
  Sex ratio1004
PIN
534 XXX [3]
Vehicle registration AP-37 (former) AP–39 (from 30 January 2019) [4]
Major highways NH-16, NH-216, NH-216A, NH-365BB, NH-516D, NH-516E
Website eluru.ap.gov.in

Eluru district is a district in coastal Andhra Region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With Eluru as its administrative headquarters, it was proposed on 26 January 2022 to become one of the resultant twenty six districts in the state once a final notification is issued by the government of Andhra Pradesh. It is formed from Eluru revenue division and Jangareddygudem revenue division from West Godavari district and Nuzvid revenue division from Krishna district. [5] [6] [7] [8]

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History

Eluru District history is shared common history with West Godavari district, The Eastern Chalukyas ruled coastal Andhra from 700 to 1200, with Vengi, near Pedavegi village, as their capital. Historical pieces of evidence are found at the villages, Pedavegi and Guntupalli (Jilakarragudem). Eluru then became a part of the Kalinga Empire until 1471. Later it fell into the hands of the Gajapati Empire. In 1515, Krishnadevaraya captured it. After the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, it was taken by the Sultan of Golconda Fort, Kutub Shah. On 2 April 2022, Eluru District was formed with Eluru as its headquarters and all the district offices and regional offices were set up in Eluru city, Before that it was a Headquarter for West Godavari district. [1]

Geography

The district occupies an area of 6,679 km2 (2,578.776 sq mi). The district is bounded by Khammam district & Alluri Sitharama Raju district on the north, West Godavari district & Konnasemma District on the south. The Godavari River separates East Godavari district on east and Tammileru River and Kolleru Lake separates it from Krishna district and NTR district on the west.[ citation needed ]

Topography

Rivers and waterbodies

The district is primarily served by the major river Godavari and three tributaries: Yerrakaluva, Tammileru, and Ramileru. Additionally, a freshwater lake flows through the district, serving as a crucial water source. Recently, the Government of India initiated the Polavaram Project, a water reservoir with the potential to store up to 194.6 TMC [9] of water. This project aims to provide a significant water source for other parts of Andhra Pradesh, with the capacity to divert water [10] to drought-prone areas such as Rayalaseema and other districts through the Buckingham Canal. Originally constructed by the British, the Buckingham Canal is now part of India's Inland Waterway project, [11] designed to facilitate civilian and goods transportation, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving connectivity through waterways.

Climate

The region has a tropical climate similar to the rest of the Coastal Andhra region. The summers (March–June) are hot and dry while the winters are fairly cold. The rainy season (July–December) is often the best time for tourist visits, as fields are brilliantly green with paddy crops, rivers flowing with monsoon water, and a relatively cool climate. The region has long been home to the Indian nobles due to its climate and fertile soil, and several zamindar large mansions are scattered around the Godavari area.[ citation needed ]

Demographics

Religions in Eluru district (2011) [12]
ReligionPercent
Hinduism
93.12%
Christianity
3.37%
Islam
3.16%
Other or not stated
0.35%
Distribution of religions

At the time of the 2011 census, the mandals which would become Eluru district had a population of 1,937,695, of which 309,424 (15.97%) live in urban areas. Eluru district has a sex ratio of 1002 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 71.44%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 424,446 (21.90%) and 1,21,311 (6.26%) of the population respectively. [13] :81–85 [14] :79–85 At the time of the 2011 census, 93.81% of the population spoke Telugu, 2.68% Koya and 2.60% Urdu as their first language. [15]

Languages of Eluru district (2011) [15]

   Telugu (93.81%)
   Koya (2.68%)
   Urdu (2.60%)
  Others (0.91%)

Politics

There are one parliamentary and seven assembly constituencies in Eluru district. The parliamentary constituencies are

The assembly constituencies are [16]

Constituency numberNameReserved for
Parliament
63 Unguturu None Eluru
64 Denduluru None
65 Eluru None
67 Polavaram ST
68 Chintalapudi SC
70 Nuzvid None
73 Kaikalur None

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Eluru, Jangareddygudem, and Nuzividu, which are further subdivided into a total of 27 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector. [1]

Mandals

The list of 27 mandals in Eluru district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below. [17]

Cities and towns

Largest cities or towns in Eluru District As per the 2011 Census
S.No.Name of the CityRevenue Division2011 Census Population
1EluruEluru Division2,50,834
2 Nuzvidu Nuzvidu Division 58,590
3 Jangareddygudem Jangareddygudem Division 48,994
4 Chintalapudi Nuzvidu Division 25,952
5 Kaikaluru Eluru Division 21,292
6 Unguturu 14,280
7 Bhimadole 13,669
8 Ganapavaram 11,749
9 Mudinepalli 6463
10 Chatrai Nuzvidu Division 4613
Municipal Bodies in Eluru District
S.No.Municipal BodyCivic Status of townNo. of

wards

Municipality

Formation Year

2011 Census

Population

1EluruMunicipal Corporation5020052,83,648
2NuzvidMunicipality Grade – 33219831,32,000
3JangareddygudemMunicipality Grade – 320201148,994

Culture and tourism

Buddha Park at Eluru Buddha Statue at Eluru.jpg
Buddha Park at Eluru

There are many landmarks and tourism destinations in the district. Eluru is the largest city of the district with many destinations related to Buddhists and Archeological importance such as Guntupalli Caves near the city. [18] Eluru city hosts a 74-foot high Buddha statue in the heart of the city.Some of the religious destinations include, Dwaraka Tirumala known with the name as Chinna Tirumala, [19]

Dwaraka Tirumala Temple devotees Devotees near entrance of Dwaraka Tirumala temple.jpg
Dwaraka Tirumala Temple devotees
Caves on Dhammalingesvarasvami Hill at Guntupalle Caves on Dhammalingesvarasvami Hill 03.JPG
Caves on Dhammalingesvarasvami Hill at Guntupalle

Notable people

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