Palnadu district is a district in coastal Andhra Region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With Narasaraopet as its administrative headquarters, it was formed on 4 April 2022.
This district has derived its name from the Palnadu, also historically referred to as Pallava Nadu, the “land of the Pallavas”. The term is believed to originate from the early Pallava clans who originated in this region before they later expanded their influence toward the Tamil plains.[4]
The total geographical area of the district is 730,123 hectares (7,301.23km2) and 150,759ha (1,507.59km2) is covered by forest. The net area sown is 315,650ha (3,156.5km2). The total cropped area in the district is 347,114ha (3,471.14km2). The area sown more than once during the year is 31,464ha (314.64km2).
Natural resources
The district is rich in mineral resources. The principal minerals available are limestone, lime, Napa slabs, copper and lead. Limestone is being utilised by the cement factories of Macherla. There are copper mines at Agnigundala of Ipur Mandal.
Climate
The normal rainfall of the district is 775.3mm (30.5in) The climate is generally warm in summer and the heat is very severe in Rentachintala Mandal, where the maximum temperature in the state is recorded. Summer (March to June): the summer months are hot and dry, with temperatures often reaching high levels. This period is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Monsoon (July to September): the monsoon season brings rainfall to the region. During this period, the district receives the majority of its annual precipitation. The monsoon rains are essential for agriculture and overall water supply. Post-monsoon/winter (October to February): after the monsoon season, the region experiences a post-monsoon period, followed by relatively cooler months during winter. The temperatures are milder during this time. [citation needed]
Demographics
Religions in Palnadu district based on 2011 census data[9]
The district had a population of 20,41,723, of which 458,551 (22.46%) lived in urban areas based on 2011 census data. Palnadu district has a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 3,75,554 (18.39%) and 1,42,944 (7.00%) of the population respectively.[3]:77–82 87.12% of the population spoke Telugu, 9.90% Urdu and 2.41% Lambadi as their first language.[10]
Languages of Palnadu district based on 2011 census data[10]
The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Gurazala, Narasaraopet and Sattenapalle, which are further subdivided into a total of 28 mandals.[12]
Mandals
The list of 28 mandals in Palnadu district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, 3rd Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh & 11th Union Minister of Home Affairs and served as Governor of Maharashtra and Other States
↑Aiyangar & Nilakanta Sastri 1960, pp.315–316[missing long citation]: "This view, which till recently was no more than an intelligent guess, seems to gain support from a Prakrit Brahmi inscription recently discovered in the Palnad taluk of the Guntur district. In spite of its mutilated condition, it clearly mentions Sihavamma Simhavarman I of the Palava dynasty and Bharadaya gotta... This is the earliest Pallava inscription so far known."
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