Tuni

Last updated

Tuni
Town
Tuni City (1).jpg
Nickname: 
Mango Town
India Andhra Pradesh location map (current).svg
Red pog.svg
Tuni
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 17°21′N82°33′E / 17.35°N 82.55°E / 17.35; 82.55
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
Region Coastal Andhra
District Kakinada
Government
 •  MLA Yanamala Divya (TDP)
Area
[1]
 • Total
63.02 km2 (24.33 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2011) [2]
 • Total
54,448
 • Density860/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
533401
Telephone code 91–08854
Vehicle Registration AP05 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019) [3]
Currency Indian Rupee, INR
Railway Station Tuni railway station
Police Andhra Pradesh Police
'KummariLova,' near Tuni on the banks of Thandava River, is an important Buddhist site in Andhra Pradesh Buddhist sites Map of Andhra Pradesh.png
'KummariLova,' near Tuni on the banks of Thandava River, is an important Buddhist site in Andhra Pradesh

Tuni is a town in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a second biggest town in Kakinada district. Freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju studied here. It is a major commercial marketing centre for more than 200+ surrounding villages in the district. Tuni is a border point for the district of Kakinada. It is known for mango production, with nearly 250 varieties being exported from the area. Tuni City is also known as "Mango City". Tuni is also famous for the production of betel leaves and jute bags. A variety of cashew nuts are also produced in Tuni.

Contents

History

Tuni as a historical site may date back to the 1st century CE in connection with Buddhism, which flourished in the nearby hillocks and villages such as Gopalapatnam, Satyavaram and Kummarilova, near the city of Tuni on the banks of the Thandava River. The Buddhist monks would have resided in Kummarilova village (Kummararam) from the 2nd century CE to 6th century CE and propagated Buddhism. The Buddhist 'aramas' and 'stupas' found in the village are testimony for their presence, they said.[ who? ] This village is called 'Panchasheela Buddhist Centre' as five Buddhist 'stupas' have been found here. Archaeology authorities found a Buddhist site at Kummarilova during a general survey carried out recently[ when? ] in the area.

Under the Kshatriyas of Vatsavai Dynasty, it was a Pargana (a sub-division in 15th century) in Keemarseema. After the division it became the capital of Kottam Estate. Tuni has been a famous marketplace since the 19th century CE.

The Tuni Railway station had an important prominence on the Howrah-Madras railway line during the time of British India and after Independence.

Raja Kalasala is one of the oldest schools in Tuni, with a history of more than 100 years. A prominent guerrilla war fighter during the Indian independence movement, Alluri Sitarama Raju, studied here. A statue of him was built at a junction.

Demographics

As per the Census of India 2021, Tuni had population of 54,448 of which 23,442 were males while 31,006 were females. The literacy rate within Tuni was 77.40%, higher than the state average of 67.02%. The male literacy rate was 82.79%, while the female literacy rate was 72.38%.

Geography

Tuni is at 17.35°N 82.55°E. It has an average elevation of 16 metres (46 ft)

Climate

Climate data for Machilipatnam (1981–2010, extremes 1995–2012)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)35.3
(95.5)		38.8
(101.8)		40.8
(105.4)		40.3
(104.5)		47.5
(117.5)		47.5
(117.5)		41.4
(106.5)		39.5
(103.1)		39.0
(102.2)		38.8
(101.8)		37.0
(98.6)		34.3
(93.7)		47.5
(117.5)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)30.0
(86.0)		32.0
(89.6)		34.5
(94.1)		35.8
(96.4)		37.7
(99.9)		35.9
(96.6)		33.7
(92.7)		33.3
(91.9)		33.4
(92.1)		32.5
(90.5)		31.6
(88.9)		30.2
(86.4)		33.4
(92.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)19.3
(66.7)		20.9
(69.6)		23.5
(74.3)		25.9
(78.6)		27.4
(81.3)		27.1
(80.8)		26.0
(78.8)		25.8
(78.4)		25.6
(78.1)		24.3
(75.7)		21.9
(71.4)		19.1
(66.4)		23.9
(75.0)
Record low °C (°F)12.6
(54.7)		14.1
(57.4)		17.2
(63.0)		19.5
(67.1)		18.4
(65.1)		22.9
(73.2)		22.1
(71.8)		21.4
(70.5)		22.8
(73.0)		19.8
(67.6)		16.0
(60.8)		14.9
(58.8)		12.6
(54.7)
Average rainfall mm (inches)7.3
(0.29)		17.5
(0.69)		17.8
(0.70)		37.4
(1.47)		52.6
(2.07)		166.3
(6.55)		158.8
(6.25)		159.6
(6.28)		233.6
(9.20)		226.5
(8.92)		54.7
(2.15)		22.1
(0.87)		1,154.3
(45.44)
Average rainy days0.50.81.12.33.38.110.910.710.89.22.60.861.0
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST)64636668656568707473656267
Source: India Meteorological Department [4] [5]

Economy

Tuni is a commercial hub for Kakinada and Anakapalli Districts. A famous, and one of the oldest, sugar factories of Andhra Pradesh "Tandava Sugars" is here. A large number of handloom industries, about 20 cashew nut industries, hetero industries, Deccan finechemicals pvt ltd (Major Chemical factory) and 10 other chemical industries are in and around Tuni.

Assembly constituency

Tuni is an assembly constituency (consisting of mandals: Kotananduru, Tuni and Thondangi) in Andhra Pradesh. There were 163,024 registered voters in Tuni constituency in the 1999 elections.

Transport

Tuni railway station Tuni railway station board.jpg
Tuni railway station

Railways

Tuni railway station is classified as an A category station, It is managed by vijayawada railway division in south central railway zone of indian railways. It is the 214th busiest station in the country.

Roads

Tuni is very well connected to the state and the rest of India with a network of state and national highways. NH 16 passes through the city. National Highway 16, a part of Golden Quadrilateral highway network, bypasses the City. [6] The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Tuni bus station. [7] Tuni is located on Howrah-Chennai main line. Rajahmundry Airport is located 95 km (59 mi) west-southwest of Tuni. Visakhapatnam Airport is situated approximately the same distance northeast of Tuni.

Education

Primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. [8] [9] Instruction is available in both English and Telugu.


Schools and colleges

Notable people

Related Research Articles

Nellore is a city located on the banks of Penna River, in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India. 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 279 kilometres (173 mi) from Vijayawada, 660 kilometres (410 mi) from Visakhapatnam, 455 kilometres (283 mi) from Hyderabad and about 170 km (110 mi) north of Chennai, Tamil Nadu and also about 380 km (240 mi) east-northeast of Bangalore, Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Nellore District.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chittoor</span> City in Andhra Pradesh, India

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 respectively. The city has a population of 189,332.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">East Godavari district</span> District of Andhra Pradesh in India

East Godavari is a district in the Coastal Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh, India. Its district headquarters is at Rajamahendravaram.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Srikakulam</span> Place in Andhra Pradesh, India

Srikakulam is a city and the headquarters of Srikakulam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. As of 2011 census, it has a population of 165,735. There are many other places of Buddhist Tourism such as Salihundam, Kalinga Patnam, Dabbaka Vaani Peta, Nagari Peta, Jagati Metta, Singupuram etc. in Srikakulam District. The Buddhist heritage site of Salihundam has some unique features. It has a beautiful star atop a stupa, rock cut massive stupas inside chaitya grihas, brick stupas with wheel pattern plan, votive stupas, inscriptions on the steps leading to the stupas and museum housing over two dozen sculpted statue and figurines of Buddha, Jain Teerthankars and other deities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anantapur</span> City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Anantapur, officially Anantapuramu, is a city in Anantapur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Anantapuru mandal and also the divisional headquarters of Anantapur revenue division. The city is located on National Highway. It was also the headquarters of the Datta Mandalam in 1799. It was also a position of strategic importance for the British Indian Army during the Second World War. The GDP of Anantapur City is $ 1.728 Billion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Coastal Andhra</span> Geographic region of Andhra Pradesh, India

Coastal Andhra, also known as Kosta Andhra, is a geographic region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, comprising the coastal districts of the state between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal, from the northern border with Orissa to Rayalaseema in the south. It includes major cities such as Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada as well as the state capital Amaravati and is recognized for its fertile lands, rich cultural heritage, and economic importance. Coastal Andhra plays a significant role in the state's agricultural output, particularly in rice and tobacco production, supported by abundant water resources from the Godavari, Krishna, and Penna rivers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kurnool</span> City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Kurnool is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It formerly served as the capital of Andhra State (1953–1956). The city is often referred to as "The Gateway of Rayalaseema". Kurnool is also famous for Diamond hunting as diamonds can be found in the barren land of Kurnool after the top layers of soil are washed away by the monsoon rains. It also serves as the district headquarters of its Kurnool district. As of 2011 census, it is the fifth most populous city in the state with a population of 484,327. It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. Although the area has been inhabited for thousands of years, modern Kurnool was founded in the 16th century CE with the construction of the Konda Reddy Fort.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rajahmundry</span> City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Rajahmundry, officially Rajamahendravaram, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and district headquarters of East Godavari district. It is the seventh most populated city in the state. During British rule, the district of Rajahmundry was created in the Madras Presidency in 1823. It was reorganised in 1859 and bifurcated into the Godavari and Krishna districts. Kakinada was the headquarters of Godavari district, which was further bifurcated into East Godavari and West Godavari districts in 1925. It is administered under Rajahmundry revenue division of the East Godavari district. The city is known for its floriculture, history, culture, agriculture, economy, tourism, and its heritage. It is known as the "Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Godavari district</span> District of Andhra Pradesh in India

The West Godavari district is a coastal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh with an administrative headquarters in Bhimavaram. As of the 2011 Census of India, the district has an area of 2,178 km2 (841 sq mi) and a population of 1,779,935. It is bounded by the Krishna district and Bay of Bengal to the south, East Godavari district to the east, and Eluru district, Kolleru Lake and Upputeru Drain to the northwest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kakinada</span> City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Kakinada is a port city and municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Situated along the Bay of Bengal, it serves as the headquarters of Kakinada district and is a prominent economic and cultural centre in the region. It is the sixth most populous city in the state and is recognised as one of India's most livable and cleanest cities among those with a population under one million. Nicknamed the "Pensioners' Paradise," Kakinada is known for its well-planned layout and modern infrastructure.

Gudivada is a city in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Gudivada mandal in Gudivada revenue division. It is one of the cities in the state to be a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. It is the twenty-seventh most populous city in Andhra Pradesh and the three-hundredth most populous city in India with a population of 118,167 according to the 2011 Census of India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bhimavaram</span> City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Bhimavaram is a city and headquarters of West Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Bhimavaram mandal in Bhimavaram revenue division. It is a part of Eluru Urban Development Authority. As of 2011 census, it is the most populous urban area in the district with a population of 163,875. It is one of the major pilgrimage centers in the state, which is home to Somaramam, one of the five great Pancharama Kshetras.

Annavaram is a village in the Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, renowned for its religious and cultural significance. The village is best known for the Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana, an incarnation of Vishnu. Situated on Ratnagiri Hill, the temple, constructed initially in 1891 and rebuilt in 1933–34, is a major pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh and is second only to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in terms of prominence. The temple's unique rituals, especially the collective Satyanarayana Vratam, attract thousands of devotees, particularly during the Karthika month.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Peddapuram</span> Town in Andhra Pradesh, India

Peddapuram is a town in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh in South India. The town also forms a part of Godavari Urban Development Authority.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hindupur</span> City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Hindupuram is the largest city in Sri Sathya Sai district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located to the edge of the Andhra–Karnataka border and is the headquarters of Hindupuram mandalam. Hindupuram is the Parliamentary Constituency in the newly formed District Sri Sathya Sai. It is located about 619 km from Amaravati the capital of Andhra Pradesh, 67 km from district headquarters Puttaparthi, 100 km from Bengaluru the capital of Karnataka, 95 km From Kadiri.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Narsipatnam</span> City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Narsipatnam is a census town in Anakapalle district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was upgraded from a gram panchayat into municipality in 2012. The town is spread over an area of 42 km2 (16 sq mi) The resting place of the revolutionary Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju is located in Krishna Devi Peta village of From Narsipatnam to labasingi Village 30 km only.. labasingi most popular winter tourism place..so many Tourists enjoy -2 degree's temparature there.. Narsipatnam town is 43 km away from Tuni. And it is 72 km away from Visakhapatnam.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nidadavolu</span> Town in Andhra Pradesh, India

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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Narasapuram</span> Town in Andhra Pradesh, India

Narasapuram is a town in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and mandal headquarters of Narasapuram mandal in Narasapuram revenue division. The city is situated on the banks of the Vasista Godavari River. The lace industry is prevalent in the city and its surroundings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Payakaraopeta</span> City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Payakaraopeta is a City in anakapalli district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Payakaraopeta City is a gate Way of Visakhapatnam. Tuni and Payakaraopeta Cities are Twin Cities in Andhra Pradesh. Payakaraopeta City is fastest growing City in Andhra Pradesh. In the year 2011, The first AC library in united Andhra Pradesh was opened here.

Santha Pydipala is a village in Rowthulapudi Mandal in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is close to Tuni and Annavaram towns. Its pin code is 533446. The local language is Telugu. The population of Santha Pydipala is 2196. The main occupation of the people is agriculture and stone crushers.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  4. ↑ "Station: Tuni Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 761–762. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  5. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  6. ↑ "National Highways Development Project Map". National Highways Authority of India. Archived from the original on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  7. ↑ "Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  8. ↑ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  9. ↑ "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  10. ↑ Staff Reporter (29 October 2011). "Writer Avasarala Ramakrishna Rao dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 March 2015.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.