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Annamayya district | |
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Coordinates: 14°03′N78°45′E / 14.05°N 78.75°E | |
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
Region | Rayalaseema |
Formed | 4 April 2022 |
Founded by | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
Named for | Annamacharya |
Headquarters | Rayachoti |
Largest city | Madanapalle |
Administrative Divisions | |
Government | |
• DFO | P.Vivek IFS |
• SP | B.Krishna Rao IPS |
• Lok Sabha constituencies | Rajampeta |
• MP | P. V. Midhun Reddy |
• Assembly constituencies | 06 |
Area | |
• Total | 7,951 km2 (3,070 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,697,308 |
• Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu |
Literacy | |
• Literates | 10,03,000 |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Postal Index Number | 516XXX, 517XXX |
Website | annamayya |
Annamayya district is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, established in 2022. Rayachoti is the district administrative headquarters, and Madanapalle is the most populated city in the district.
The district is named after the Annamacharya, [5] a 15th-century Hindu saint hailing from Tallapaka, Rajampeta, and the earliest known Indian musician to compose songs called sankirtanas in praise of the Lord Venkateswara. [6]
Rayachoti has many megalithic sites and stone circles. A noted megalithic site is at Devandlapalli [7] in Tsundupalle mandal of the district.
Nandalur [8] is an important Buddhist site in the district along with Tallapaka, Rajampeta, Konduru, Khazipeta in the district.
Annamayya district was formed on 4 April 2022 from parts of erstwhile Chittoor district and YSR districts as part of the reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh districts based on parliament constituency as unit. [9]
Annamayya district is the extreme southwestern district of Andhra Pradesh situated within the geographical co-ordinates of 13° 19’ 55” and 14° 42’ 32” of northern latitude and 78° 18’ 55” and 79° 20’26” eastern longitude. This district is part of Rayalaseema. The district is bounded on the north by Kadapa District, west by Sri Sathya Sai district and south by Chikballapur district and Kolar district of Karnataka and Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, east by Nellore and Tirupati districts of Andhra Pradesh. [10]
Palakonda Hills, also known as Seshachalam hills, Nallamalais and Lankamalais, are the major hill ranges in the district. Cheyyeru is the main river of the district. It joins Penneru at Gundlamada in Vontimitta mandal. Bonnet monkey (Macaca radiata) and Madras langur are commonly found. Tigers, leopards and other wild animals can still be seen in the hill ranges. Grey partridge (kamju in Telugu) and quail are commonly seen in the forests and countryside. Black soil occupies 23.7% area in the district. Barytes, lime stone and asbestos are the major minerals. The average annual rainfall is 743.7 mm. The rainfall generally increases from the north-west to the south-east in the district. [11]
Based on the 2011 census, Annamayya district had a population of 16,97,308, of which 391,511 (23.07%) live in urban areas. Annamayya district has a sex ratio of 989 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 2,28,501 (13.46%) and 62,475 (3.68%) of the population respectively. [2] : 80–84 [3] : 82–87
Based on the 2011 census, 81.91% of the population spoke Telugu, 16.40% Urdu and 1.04% Lambadi as their first language. [13]
The list of 30 mandals in Annamayya district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.
There is only one parliamentary constituency namely Rajampet and six assembly constituencies in the district. [14]
The assembly constituencies are given below.
Constituency number | Name | Reserved for (SC/ST/None) | Parliamentary constituency |
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125 | Rajampet | None | Rajampet |
127 | Kodur | SC | |
128 | Rayachoti | None | |
162 | Thamballapalle | None | |
163 | Pileru | None | |
164 | Madanapalle | None |
The district is divided into three revenue divisions, Madanapalle, Rajampeta and Rayachoti, which are further subdivided into a total of 30 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector. [15]
There are three municipalities [16] and one nagar panchayat in the district.
Ciy/Town | Civil status | Revenue Division | Population(2011) |
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Madanapalle | Municipality | Madanapalle | 1,80,180 |
Rayachoti | Municipality | Rayachoti | 98,299 |
Pileru | Major Panchayath | Rayachoti | 60,253 |
Rajampeta | Municipality | Rajampeta | 57,277 |
Agriculture is the main economic activity. Paddy, groundnut, sunflower, cotton, and betel leaves are the major crops. Mango, papaya, banana, lemon and sweet orange are the major horticultural crops. As per the FY 2019–20, the gross cropped area is 1,71,617 hectares, while the gross irrigated area is 66,281 hectares. Pincha and Annamayya are the major irrigation projects. [17]
301.59 km of National Highways, 330.46 km of State Highways 831.91 km of major district roads and 4,131.43 km of Panchayat Raj roads form the road network of the district. [18] NH 716,NH 40 and NH 71 pass through the district.The proposed NH 370 Nellore to Ananthapuram (Nellore–Rapur–Rajampet–Rayachoti–Kadiri–Ananthapuram) under planning passes through the district.
As of 2019–20, broad-gauge railway line of 195.13 km length with 24 railway stations part of Guntakal railway division of South Central Railway Zone serve the district. Madanapalle Road railway 12 km away from Madanapalle is on Guntakal-Pakala-Tirupati line that passes through the district. [18] [19] Kadapa railway station is the nearest major railway station at a distance of 51 km from Rayachoty.
The nearest small airport is Kadapa Airport, is 54 kilometres (34 mi) away from Rayachoty. The nearest airport is Tirupati International Airport is 130 kilometres (81 mi) away from Rayachoty.
Rishi Valley School founded by Jiddu Krishnamurti which developed the popular multi-grade teaching methodology and Besant Theosophical College founded by Annie Besant are some of the famous educational institutions in Madanapalle.
Based on the 2011 census, the district has a 64.63% literacy rate, which is lower than the state literacy which stands at 67.35%. [1] As of 2019–20, the district has 1975 primary schools, 391 upper primary schools, 553 high schools, 128 junior colleges, 59 degree colleges and 82 professional and post graduate colleges. [18]
The district has several institutions for engineering, such as Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences (AITS) [20] Narayanadri Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) [21] Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science (MITS), Sri Sai Institute of Science (SSITS)
Sri Parasurameshwara temple, Attirala and Sowmyanadha Swamy temple, Nandalur are the major religious places in the district. [22] Horsley Hills is a major hill station.
Volcanogenic bedded Barytes located at Mangampet in Obulavaripalle mandal has been declared the National Geological Monuments of India by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), for their protection, maintenance, promotion and enhancement of geotourism. [23] [24] [25]
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Rayalaseema is a geographic region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It comprises four southern districts of the State, from prior to the districts reorganisation in 2022, namely Kurnool, Anantapur, YSR, and Chittoor. Four new districts were created from these, namely Sri Sathya Sai, Nandyal, Annamayya, and Tirupati. As of 2011 census of India, the western four districts of the region had a population of 15,184,908 and cover an area of 77,424 km2 (29,894 sq mi).
Madanapalle is the largest city in Annamayya district and Rajampet Lok Sabha constituency of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Selection Grade Municipal City Council. Madanapalle is headquarters of Madanapalle Mandal,Madanapalle revenue division and PKM Urban Development Authority.
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Rayachoti is a Municipality and District headquarters of Annamayya district which is formed after Rajampet of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Also It is the headquarters of Rayachoti revenue division. It is one of the oldest towns in Andhra Pradesh.
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Pileru is a census town in Annamayya district of Rayalaseema region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Pileru is located 197 Km North East of Bangalore, The Capital City Of Karnataka and 189 Km North West of Chennai, The Capital City Of Tamil Nadu and 464 Km South To The State Capital Amaravati .It is the mandal headquarters of Pileru mandal in Rayachoti revenue division. The name 'Pileru' means a "small river stream" or "Pilla Eru" in Telugu.
Nandalur is a village in Annamayya district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Nandalur mandal of Rajampeta revenue division. It is 10 km from Rajampet and 42 km from the District headquarters of the Cuddapah district on the State Highway connecting Cuddapah with Tirupati. It is located on the Cuddapah-Chennai highway, 38 km from Cuddapah and 11 km from Rajampeta. It is also close to other pilgrimage centres in Cuddapah district like Ontimitta, Polatala, Attirala and the famed birthplace of Sri Annamacharya, Tallapaka. It has an average elevation of 151 meters.
Tallapaka is a village in Rajampet mandal of Annamayya district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located 63 kms from Rayachoti and renowned as the birthplace of Tallapaka Annamacharya. Once the village was patronised as the living abode of Lord Venkateswara. Dr. Balaraju Krishnam Raju developed this village as a tourist location.
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Chinnamandyam mandal is one of the 30 mandals in Annamayya district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a part of Rayachoti revenue division. The mandal used to be a part of Kadapa district and was made part of the newly formed Annamayya district on 4 April 2022.
Ramapuram mandal is one of the 30 mandals in Annamayya district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a part of Rayachoti revenue division. The mandal used to be a part of Kadapa district and was made part of the newly formed Annamayya district on 4 April 2022.
Rayachoti mandal is one of the 30 mandals in Annamayya district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a part of Rayachoti revenue division.
Sambepalli mandal is one of the 30 mandals in Annamayya district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a part of Rayachoti revenue division. The mandal used to be a part of Kadapa district and was made part of the newly formed Annamayya district on 4 April 2022.
CPO (2022). District Hand Book of Statistics – 2020 Annamayya district (PDF).