Adoni
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Adoni is a municipality
, mandal
headquarters and commercial town in Kurnool district
in the India
n state
of Andhra Pradesh
. It is 180 miles (300 km) from Hyderabad and 307 miles (494 km) from Chennai
by rail. It has a population of about 2,43,247 people (of whole Adoni Mandal). Adoni is 245th biggest city in terms of population in India. Once a stronghold of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire
, today it has a substantial textile
industry. The hill-fort, now in ruins, was an important seat of government in Islam
ic times and is frequently mentioned in the wars of the 18th century. Adoni is located in the border of Andhra Pradesh
and Karnataka
. During British
period Adoni was known as Second Mumbai as it is the hub for all types of businesses. As many rice mills are sealed due to some reasons, the production of rice
is reduced. But still Adoni is the richest producer of cotton
and it there is a big market yard in the town and hence the town is called as the Town of Cotton or Grain Market of South India.
The town enjoys a salubrious climate and has venerated monuments of all religions.
It is one of the Revenue divisions in the district. Adoni is also one of the Roads and Buildings (R&B), Panchayat Raj (PR) and Rural Water Supply (RWS) division amongst three in the district.
and also in Andhra Pradesh State
In 1867 AD The Adoni Municipal Council was created, along with the Bellary Municipal Council. These were the only two municipal townships in the whole of Bellary district for a long time.
Adoni was under the rule of Yadavas in 16th century. At that time Adoni was known as Yadavagiri. Yadavagiri changed into Adavani under the Islamic rule. Later Adavani changed into Adoni. Muslims controlled this town until 1792, when a war between the British East India Company
and Tipu Sultan
resulted in its cession to the Nizam of Hyderabad. Under British rule Adoni was in Bellary district of Madras presidency
.
Under the influence of British
colonialism in the 20th century, Southern Indian was divided into several administrative districts; Adoni fell into the district of Bellary
. The city gained its present seat as part of the state of Andra Pradesh in 1953, when the British
further divided the country by language of origin. While the city constantly shifted its governmental structure, it emerged as a trade hub as a product of its impressive bounties of grain and gold, along with cloth and textile production. Over the century, the city built up an entire industry of cotton mills, solidifying its place in the county’s modern trade economy.
Adoni has undergone a number of substantial changes over the past few centuries. Emerging as a military base for the Vijayanagara Empire
in the 15th century, the city has evolved to become a modern, manufacturing hub. Under the Vijayanagara
, the city stood at the center of the consolidating of a shifting, fragmented countryside into a more disciplined, structure empire. Even after the Empire fell in the 16th century, as a product of military conflicts, the city remained a core part of Southern Indian history.
In the wake of the shift, the Yadava caste became the dominant cultural force in the city. with strong Vaishnavism
Hindi
influence. As a result, the city became known as Yadavagiri for centuries, until cultural changes led the population to adopt Islam
in the following centuries. The city largely lacked organized self-rule until the mid 19th century, when the city organized a Municipal Council to give it a formal governing structure.
Adoni was under Bijapur
in the period of 16th and 17th century.
The people of almost every religion are present in Adoni, almost every language is spoke in Adoni.
In 1867 AD, The Adoni Municipal Council was created, along with the Bellary Municipal Council. These were the only two municipal townships in the whole of Bellary district for a long time.
On October 1, 1953, Bellary district of Madras State
was divided on linguistic basis, and Adoni (along with Yemmiganur
, Alur, Raayadurgam
, D.Hirehaalu
, Kanekal
lu, Bommanahaalu
, and Gummagatta
) were merged into Anantapuram and Kurnool district
in what would later became the Andhra Pradesh
state.
Of historical interest are the ruins of a royal fort dating back to the medieval kingdom of Vijayanagar, which flourished from the 14th to the 16th century. Several Persian
and Arabic inscriptions which throw light on various aspects of historical interests are found here. Muslims later controlled it until 1792, when a war between the British East India Company
and Tippu Sultan resulted in its cession to the Nizam of Hyderabad. Under British rule Adoni was in Bellary district of Madras state
presidency
During 1977 a big curfew took place in Adoni town due to clashes between hindus and muslims for nearly 13 days, from then Adoni lost its status as Second Mumbai.
Recently a curfew was declared in Adoni town on 6th of Sep 2011 for nearly 10 days, because of clashes between Hindus and muslims(communal riots) during Ganesh immersion, in nearly 20 shops were looted and set afire yesterday, three trucks were also torched, nearly 20 shops were looted and set afired, three trucks were also torched and SP M. Sivaprasad was also hurted on the right foot in the stone-pelting. ., many minorities got suffered.
temples. Local legends suggest that if water levels reached the belly of the idol that guards the temple, then the flood would vanquish the entire city. With a history of flooding, at an elevation of just 430 meters, the city has undergone a number of cultural and physical changes in recent centuries.
The most well known site in the city includes the Ranmandala Hill, which houses the Lord Hanuman Temple
. Nearby, the Ramjala Lake plays a crucial role in Hindu mythology
, and it is claimed that the lake was formed by an arrow shot by Rama into the ground in order to provide water for the goddess Sita during Aranya Vassa. The lake’s direct tributary is the Tungabhadra River
, which provides drinking water for the town, and also serves as a tourist attraction with its munificent water birds. With a rich cultural history, the city’s physical geography reflects unique elements of Hindu
influence over the span of generations.
One of the most famous and historical well, which is popularly known as Venkanna Bavi, a biggest well located in the heart of the town. It is commonly populized story in respect of the said Venkanna Bavi is that around 400 years ago, there was a Minister in the kingdom, Shri Venkanna, who wanted to provide permanent drinking water facility to the town people, planned for a right sight of water by engineers, and constructed this huge well, but even after digging such a huge well, the water point was not found. While the things stood thus, while he was in deep sleep, he dreamt and god advised him to give 'Bali' (sacrifice) of a pregnant woman, then the water will come up. Then he thought that instead of giving some third person's Bali, "let me give 'Bali' of my own daughter-in-law", and made it so, and immediately there was severe pressure of water found. It is believed that since he gave the 'Bali' of a pregnant woman, the abandon water in the well is of no use because it is too saltish, and cannot be used, so till now the well is no use to the public. But the structure, construction of well using only stones and not by using any cement anywhere in the entire structure, is worth seeing. Of late, the Venkanna Bavi became death spot for suiciders. The local authorities now restricted the easy access of the public to the well, to avoid the suicides. (The story regarding this Venkanna Bavi, I have merged here is only heard by me since my childhood, it may not be authenticated, but concerned Municipal authorities or any old famous personalities may kindly add / remove facts. Thank you. Vasanth, Hyderabad - 9866518514)
parliamentary constituency.
It is the headquarters of the mandal
, the revenue division.
Adoni is the highest cotton
cultivating and producing city in Andhra Pradesh
,got fame for multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-religious town in Andhra Pradesh
.
Adoni comes under South Central Railway
Adoni is on the Chennai
-Mumbai
Railway Line and several trains run daily to these cities and New Delhi
.
Adoni is on the Guntakal
- Wadi
Line and has daily trains to Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai
, Chennai
, Kanyakumari
, Gulbarga
, Ahmedabad
, Tirupathi etc.
Two APSRTC bus stations are present in Adoni, one is in Anantapur
road which is a major one, while the other is near after bridge.
Adoni is well connected by the cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kurnool
, Anantapur
, Vijayawada
, Bellary
, Tirupathi, Mysore etc. by Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
(APSRTC), Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
(KSRTC) and some private travel agencies.
Within the town, auto rickshaw
s and rented cars are a common means of commutation.
is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad(255 KM) roughly five and half hour drive from Adoni Town.
The other International Airport
s nearby the town are Bengaluru(339 KM), Chennai
(494 KM), Mumbai
(600 KM), Delhi
(1860 KM only)
The Domestic airport
s are Bellary
(68 KM), Puttaparthi
(170KM), Tirupathi(420 KM), Vijayawada
(429 KM)
Soon there will be a Domestic airport
in Kadapa
(250 KM).
ADONI-RURAL
ADONI-URBAN
The area of Adoni town is 32.12 sq.m
The total area of Adoni Revenue Division is 5506.10 km2
.
There is a big JLB market which is named after Jhansi Lakshmi Bai and which is situated in the heart of the town near Shahi Jamia Masjid and Sri Mahayogi Lakshmamma Avva Temple
It is famous for gold
, Textile
and cotton
trade.
Cotton Dhurries locally known as 'shatranjis', rich in quality and design, are produced on horizontal looms with heavy cotton threads. Their skilful weaving with beautiful colour contrasts has created a sensation in the export market. Certain low cost dhurries are manufactured at Adoni in Kurnool district. They are also showcased during various events at Shilparamam, the arts and crafts village at Hyderabad.
As stated earlier Adoni is called as Town of Cotton as it produces large amount of cotton.
A big Shroff Bazar iss located in the heart of the town.
During British
period Adoni is called as Second Mumbai
as it's having every type of business.
The main exports from here are oil, cotton, rice, vegetables etc. Paddy Fields are most common here ; rice being the primary cash crop.
Adoni is known as the grain market of the south. It is famous for its cloth and gold market as well as for cotton, ground nut and sunflower trading. It has more than 100 cotton mills and oil mills as such it's affectionalty called the "Second Mumbai"
The sweat of their brow underwent a glorious transformation into academic ambrosia. A Service Organization like the Rotary Club has joined hands with them and sponsored the college. All the more remarkable is the fact that all this happened forty five years ago. It has no parallel anywhere else.
The glorious tradition of this college has been, scaling new heights, accepting new challenges and successfully overcoming them.
, Adoni had a population of 1,62,458 a class-I town. Males constitute 50.41% of the population and females 49.59%. Adoni has an average literacy rate of 61.13%, with 71.36% of the males and 50.81% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Urdu
, English
, Telugu
and Kannada are widely spoken by the people here.
was born in Adoni, He is the founder of the Rayalaseema Hakkula Ikya Vedika.
The auditorium of AAS College was named after TG Venkatesh.
Apart from these parks are also present in the town. Some of them are Children's park, New park, Gandhi Park etc.
Hyderabadi Irani Chai is available in the some of the hotels of Adoni
As everyone knows that Uggani is famous tiffin in Rayalaseema, it is cooked in almost every house and hotel of the town.
Located in close proximity of the railway station, Rajshri Hotel is the first choice among the tourists. This is a 2-star Government approved budget hotel of Adoni. The hotel accommodated 38 rooms, each of them decorated to satisfy the variety of guests. Moreover, the hotel comes with state-of-the-art technology to provide utmost comfort to its guests. Some of the important amenities provided in the rooms are phone service, coffee maker, safe deposit, 24 hours room service and more. There are two banquet halls in this hotel, while the bigger one can accommodate 450 people; the smaller one has the capacity of accommodating 75. Guests get the chance to enjoy delightful dishes of Indian cuisine in the hotel’s restaurants. The hotel also houses one garden restaurant. Rajshri Hotel also provides concierge services for its guests
Dwarka Lodge is an important budget hotel of Adoni. One of the prime advantages of this hotel is its ideal location; it is located near the railway station. This hotel is frequented both the foreign and local tourists. The hotel ensures the guests a comfortable stay. Some of the important facilities include television, air condition and phone, the hotel is known for serving delicious food in its restaurant.
Established in 1942, Srinivasa Bhavan is a hotel ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Located near the bus stand and the railway station, this hotel is on PN Road. There are 45 rooms and nine suites, each decorated in harmonious colors and fine furnishings. The centrally air-conditioned restaurant (Soumya Deluxe) pampers you with south Indian, Chinese and north Indian delicacies. Other facilities include open restaurant with traditional south Indian dishes, snookers, cyber cafe, business center and a travel agency named Srinivasa Tours and Travels.
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
, mandal
Mandal
is a town and municipality in Vest-Agder county, Norway. The administrative center of the municipality is the town of Mandal.The town of Mandal was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838...
headquarters and commercial town in Kurnool district
Kurnool district
Kurnool District is a district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, located in the west-central part of the state on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers. The town of Kurnool is currently the headquarters of the district...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
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of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. It is 180 miles (300 km) from Hyderabad and 307 miles (494 km) from Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
by rail. It has a population of about 2,43,247 people (of whole Adoni Mandal). Adoni is 245th biggest city in terms of population in India. Once a stronghold of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
, today it has a substantial textile
Textile
A textile or cloth is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands...
industry. The hill-fort, now in ruins, was an important seat of government in Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
ic times and is frequently mentioned in the wars of the 18th century. Adoni is located in the border of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
and Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. During British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
period Adoni was known as Second Mumbai as it is the hub for all types of businesses. As many rice mills are sealed due to some reasons, the production of rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
is reduced. But still Adoni is the richest producer of cotton
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. The botanical purpose of cotton fiber is to aid in seed dispersal....
and it there is a big market yard in the town and hence the town is called as the Town of Cotton or Grain Market of South India.
The town enjoys a salubrious climate and has venerated monuments of all religions.
It is one of the Revenue divisions in the district. Adoni is also one of the Roads and Buildings (R&B), Panchayat Raj (PR) and Rural Water Supply (RWS) division amongst three in the district.
History
Adoni is one of the biggest and commercial towns in RayalaseemaRayalaseema
Rayalaseema is a geographic region in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It includes the districts of Anantapur, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool. These Telugu speaking districts were part of Madras Presidency until 1953 when Telugu speaking districts of Madras presidency were carved out to form...
and also in Andhra Pradesh State
In 1867 AD The Adoni Municipal Council was created, along with the Bellary Municipal Council. These were the only two municipal townships in the whole of Bellary district for a long time.
Adoni was under the rule of Yadavas in 16th century. At that time Adoni was known as Yadavagiri. Yadavagiri changed into Adavani under the Islamic rule. Later Adavani changed into Adoni. Muslims controlled this town until 1792, when a war between the British East India Company
British East India Company
The East India Company was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China...
and Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan , also known as the Tiger of Mysore, was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He was the son of Hyder Ali, at that time an officer in the Mysorean army, and his second wife, Fatima or Fakhr-un-Nissa...
resulted in its cession to the Nizam of Hyderabad. Under British rule Adoni was in Bellary district of Madras presidency
Madras State
Madras State was the name by which the Indian districts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Northern Kerala, Bellary and Dakshina Kannada were collectively known as from 1950 to 1953....
.
Under the influence of British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
colonialism in the 20th century, Southern Indian was divided into several administrative districts; Adoni fell into the district of Bellary
Bellary
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
. The city gained its present seat as part of the state of Andra Pradesh in 1953, when the British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
further divided the country by language of origin. While the city constantly shifted its governmental structure, it emerged as a trade hub as a product of its impressive bounties of grain and gold, along with cloth and textile production. Over the century, the city built up an entire industry of cotton mills, solidifying its place in the county’s modern trade economy.
Adoni has undergone a number of substantial changes over the past few centuries. Emerging as a military base for the Vijayanagara Empire
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
in the 15th century, the city has evolved to become a modern, manufacturing hub. Under the Vijayanagara
Vijayanagara
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city "which was regarded as the second Rome" that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India....
, the city stood at the center of the consolidating of a shifting, fragmented countryside into a more disciplined, structure empire. Even after the Empire fell in the 16th century, as a product of military conflicts, the city remained a core part of Southern Indian history.
In the wake of the shift, the Yadava caste became the dominant cultural force in the city. with strong Vaishnavism
Vaishnavism
Vaishnavism is a tradition of Hinduism, distinguished from other schools by its worship of Vishnu, or his associated Avatars such as Rama and Krishna, as the original and supreme God....
Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
influence. As a result, the city became known as Yadavagiri for centuries, until cultural changes led the population to adopt Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
in the following centuries. The city largely lacked organized self-rule until the mid 19th century, when the city organized a Municipal Council to give it a formal governing structure.
Adoni was under Bijapur
Bijapur, Karnataka
Bijapur Urdu:بیجاپور city is the district headquarters of Bijapur District of Karnataka state. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty...
in the period of 16th and 17th century.
The people of almost every religion are present in Adoni, almost every language is spoke in Adoni.
In 1867 AD, The Adoni Municipal Council was created, along with the Bellary Municipal Council. These were the only two municipal townships in the whole of Bellary district for a long time.
On October 1, 1953, Bellary district of Madras State
Madras State
Madras State was the name by which the Indian districts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Northern Kerala, Bellary and Dakshina Kannada were collectively known as from 1950 to 1953....
was divided on linguistic basis, and Adoni (along with Yemmiganur
Yemmiganur
Yemmiganur or Emmiganur is a city, mandal headquarters and a municipality in Kurnool district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.- Demographics :...
, Alur, Raayadurgam
Rayadurg
Rayadurg is a taluk headquarters and municipality in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Demographics:...
, D.Hirehaalu
D.Hirehal
D.Hirehal is a village and a mandal in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Demographics:According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of D.Hirehal mandal is as follows:* Total Population: 39,394 in 7,399 Households...
, Kanekal
Kanekal
Kanekal is a village and a mandal in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geography:Kanekal is in the Ananthapur district of Andhra Pradesh, 100 km from Ananthapur. Bellary, Karnataka is the nearest District Headquarters, 50 km away. Kanekal is part of Rayadurg...
lu, Bommanahaalu
Bommanahal
Bommanahal is a village and a Mandal in Anantapur district headquarters in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Demographics:According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Bommanahal mandal is as follows:...
, and Gummagatta
Gummagatta
Gummagatta is a village and a mandal in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Demographics:According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Gummagatta mandal is as follows:* Total Population: 42,266 in 7,778 Households....
) were merged into Anantapuram and Kurnool district
Kurnool district
Kurnool District is a district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, located in the west-central part of the state on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers. The town of Kurnool is currently the headquarters of the district...
in what would later became the Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
state.
Of historical interest are the ruins of a royal fort dating back to the medieval kingdom of Vijayanagar, which flourished from the 14th to the 16th century. Several Persian
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
and Arabic inscriptions which throw light on various aspects of historical interests are found here. Muslims later controlled it until 1792, when a war between the British East India Company
British East India Company
The East India Company was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China...
and Tippu Sultan resulted in its cession to the Nizam of Hyderabad. Under British rule Adoni was in Bellary district of Madras state
Madras State
Madras State was the name by which the Indian districts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Northern Kerala, Bellary and Dakshina Kannada were collectively known as from 1950 to 1953....
presidency
During 1977 a big curfew took place in Adoni town due to clashes between hindus and muslims for nearly 13 days, from then Adoni lost its status as Second Mumbai.
Recently a curfew was declared in Adoni town on 6th of Sep 2011 for nearly 10 days, because of clashes between Hindus and muslims(communal riots) during Ganesh immersion, in nearly 20 shops were looted and set afire yesterday, three trucks were also torched, nearly 20 shops were looted and set afired, three trucks were also torched and SP M. Sivaprasad was also hurted on the right foot in the stone-pelting. ., many minorities got suffered.
Historical Geography
Replete with ancient tradition, Adoni is home to a number of GaneshaGanesha
Ganesha , also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh, also known as Ganapati , Vinayaka , and Pillaiyar , is one of the deities best-known and most widely worshipped in the Hindu pantheon. His image is found throughout India and Nepal. Hindu sects worship him regardless of affiliations...
temples. Local legends suggest that if water levels reached the belly of the idol that guards the temple, then the flood would vanquish the entire city. With a history of flooding, at an elevation of just 430 meters, the city has undergone a number of cultural and physical changes in recent centuries.
The most well known site in the city includes the Ranmandala Hill, which houses the Lord Hanuman Temple
Hanuman Temple
Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, New Delhi, is an ancient Hindu temple and is claimed to be one of the five temples of Mahabharata days in Delhi...
. Nearby, the Ramjala Lake plays a crucial role in Hindu mythology
Hindu mythology
Hindu religious literature is the large body of traditional narratives related to Hinduism, notably as contained in Sanskrit literature, such as the Sanskrit epics and the Puranas. As such, it is a subset of Nepali and Indian culture...
, and it is claimed that the lake was formed by an arrow shot by Rama into the ground in order to provide water for the goddess Sita during Aranya Vassa. The lake’s direct tributary is the Tungabhadra River
Tungabhadra River
The Tungabhadra River is a sacred river in southern India that flows through the state of Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh, where it serves as the chief tributary of the Krishna River...
, which provides drinking water for the town, and also serves as a tourist attraction with its munificent water birds. With a rich cultural history, the city’s physical geography reflects unique elements of Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
influence over the span of generations.
One of the most famous and historical well, which is popularly known as Venkanna Bavi, a biggest well located in the heart of the town. It is commonly populized story in respect of the said Venkanna Bavi is that around 400 years ago, there was a Minister in the kingdom, Shri Venkanna, who wanted to provide permanent drinking water facility to the town people, planned for a right sight of water by engineers, and constructed this huge well, but even after digging such a huge well, the water point was not found. While the things stood thus, while he was in deep sleep, he dreamt and god advised him to give 'Bali' (sacrifice) of a pregnant woman, then the water will come up. Then he thought that instead of giving some third person's Bali, "let me give 'Bali' of my own daughter-in-law", and made it so, and immediately there was severe pressure of water found. It is believed that since he gave the 'Bali' of a pregnant woman, the abandon water in the well is of no use because it is too saltish, and cannot be used, so till now the well is no use to the public. But the structure, construction of well using only stones and not by using any cement anywhere in the entire structure, is worth seeing. Of late, the Venkanna Bavi became death spot for suiciders. The local authorities now restricted the easy access of the public to the well, to avoid the suicides. (The story regarding this Venkanna Bavi, I have merged here is only heard by me since my childhood, it may not be authenticated, but concerned Municipal authorities or any old famous personalities may kindly add / remove facts. Thank you. Vasanth, Hyderabad - 9866518514)
Political administration
Adoni is a Legeslative Constituency and it comes under KurnoolKurnool
Kurnool is located at . It has an average elevation of 273 metres .Kurnool lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The Handry and Neeva rivers also flow through the city. The K.C...
parliamentary constituency.
It is the headquarters of the mandal
Mandal
is a town and municipality in Vest-Agder county, Norway. The administrative center of the municipality is the town of Mandal.The town of Mandal was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838...
, the revenue division.
List of MLA's
| Name | Party | Term |
|---|---|---|
| K.Meenakshi Naidu | Telugu Desam Party Telugu Desam Party Telugu Desam Party or TDP is a regional political party in India's Andhra Pradesh state. It was founded by former Telugu film star N. T... |
2009-Current |
| Y. Sai Prasad Reddy | Indian National Congress Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
2004–2009 |
| K.Meenakshi Naidu | Telugu Desam Party Telugu Desam Party Telugu Desam Party or TDP is a regional political party in India's Andhra Pradesh state. It was founded by former Telugu film star N. T... |
1999–2004 |
| K.Meenakshi Naidu | Telugu Desam Party Telugu Desam Party Telugu Desam Party or TDP is a regional political party in India's Andhra Pradesh state. It was founded by former Telugu film star N. T... |
1994–1999 |
| Rayachoti Ramaiah | Indian National Congress Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
1989–1994 |
| Rayachoti Ramaiah | Indian National Congress Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
1985–1989 |
| N.Prakash Jain | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
1983–1985 |
| Halvi.Satyanarayana | Indian National Congress Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
1972–1983 |
Geography
Adoni is located at 15.63°N 77.28°E. It has an average elevation of 435 metres (1427 feet).Adoni is the highest cotton
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. The botanical purpose of cotton fiber is to aid in seed dispersal....
cultivating and producing city in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
,got fame for multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-religious town in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
.
Weather
The Climate: is mainly tropical; with temperature Range between 31 °C - 45 °C in summer and 21 °C - 29 °C in winter.- Climate: Tropical
- Temperature Range:
- Summer: Max 45°C and Min 31°C. (114F - 84.28F Approx.)
- Winter: Max 29°C Min 21°C. (78F - 57F Approx.)
- Rainfall: Seasonal
- Clothing: Light Cottons
Rail
The Railway station of Adoni was built during British rule, it exists till now, Indian Government haven't made any modification to this railway station. So it looks very aged.Adoni comes under South Central Railway
South Central Railway
The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Secunderabad and has the following divisions:# Secunderabad# Hyderabad# Guntakal # Vijayawada# Guntur# Nanded...
Adoni is on the Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
-Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
Railway Line and several trains run daily to these cities and New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
.
Adoni is on the Guntakal
Guntakal
Guntakal is a town in Anantapur district in the southwestern part of the state of Andhra Pradesh and 50 km away from Bellary of Karnataka, India. It has a population of 2,26,658...
- Wadi
Wadi
Wadi is the Arabic term traditionally referring to a valley. In some cases, it may refer to a dry riverbed that contains water only during times of heavy rain or simply an intermittent stream.-Variant names:...
Line and has daily trains to Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari is a town in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is also sometimes referred to as Cape Comorin. Located at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, it is the geographical end of the Indian mainland. The district in Tamil Nadu where the town is located is called Kanyakumari...
, Gulbarga
Gulbarga
Gulbarga is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Gulbarga District. It was formerly part of Nizam's Hyderabad state...
, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
, Tirupathi etc.
Road
It enjoys good communication facilities, as it is a famous commercial center of Kurnool district. It is connected to major cities of the state by road.Two APSRTC bus stations are present in Adoni, one is in Anantapur
Anantapur
Anantapur is a city and a municipal corporation in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south of state capital, Hyderabad and is the headquarters of the Anantapur District. Anantapur was headquarters of "Datta Mandalam" in 1799 and Sir Thomas Manro was the...
road which is a major one, while the other is near after bridge.
Adoni is well connected by the cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kurnool
Kurnool
Kurnool is located at . It has an average elevation of 273 metres .Kurnool lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The Handry and Neeva rivers also flow through the city. The K.C...
, Anantapur
Anantapur
Anantapur is a city and a municipal corporation in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south of state capital, Hyderabad and is the headquarters of the Anantapur District. Anantapur was headquarters of "Datta Mandalam" in 1799 and Sir Thomas Manro was the...
, Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
, Bellary
Bellary
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
, Tirupathi, Mysore etc. by Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation or APSRTC is the state owned road transport corporation in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is acknowledged as the single corporation having the largest fleet in the world...
(APSRTC), Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation or KSRTC is the state owned road transportation company in Karnataka.-About:KSRTC was set up in the year 1961 under the provisions of Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950. It is wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka. The Government of India is also...
(KSRTC) and some private travel agencies.
Within the town, auto rickshaw
Auto rickshaw
An auto rickshaw or three-wheeler is a usually three-wheeled cabin cycle for private use and as a vehicle for hire. It is a motorized version of the traditional pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw...
s and rented cars are a common means of commutation.
Air
Nearby Adoni the International AirportInternational airport
An international airport is any airport that can accommodate flights from other countries and are typically equipped with customs and immigration facilities to handle these flights to and from other countries...
is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad(255 KM) roughly five and half hour drive from Adoni Town.
The other International Airport
International airport
An international airport is any airport that can accommodate flights from other countries and are typically equipped with customs and immigration facilities to handle these flights to and from other countries...
s nearby the town are Bengaluru(339 KM), Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
(494 KM), Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
(600 KM), Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
(1860 KM only)
The Domestic airport
Domestic airport
A domestic airport is an airport which handles only domestic flights or flights within the same country. Domestic airports don't have customs and immigration facilities and are therefore incapable of handling flights to or from a foreign airport....
s are Bellary
Bellary
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
(68 KM), Puttaparthi
Puttaparthi
Puttaparthi is a town situated in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was also the residence of the notable spiritual teacher Sathya Sai Baba....
(170KM), Tirupathi(420 KM), Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
(429 KM)
Soon there will be a Domestic airport
Domestic airport
A domestic airport is an airport which handles only domestic flights or flights within the same country. Domestic airports don't have customs and immigration facilities and are therefore incapable of handling flights to or from a foreign airport....
in Kadapa
Kadapa
Kadapa , formerly Cuddapah, is a city in the south-central part of Andhra Pradesh, India . The city's name originated from the Telugu word "Gadapa" meaning threshold or gate...
(250 KM).
Adoni Mandal
The following villages comes under Adoni mandalADONI-RURAL
ADONI-URBAN
1. HANAVALU 2. SANTHEKUDLUR 3. PEDDA HARIVANAM 4. YADAVALLE 5. BALADUR 6. CHINNA GONEHAL 7. CHINNA HARIVANAM 8. MADIRE 9. KADITHOTA 10. G.HOSALLI 11. GANEKAL 12. PANDAVAGALLU 13. KUPPAGAL 14. PEDDA THUMBALAM 15. BALLEKALLU 16. JALIBENCHI 17. DODDANAKERI 18. MANTRIKI 19. DAYYALAGUDDAM 20. SULTHANAPURAM 21. PESALABANDA |
22. KAPATI 23. AREKAL 24. CHINNAPENDEKAL 25. SAMBAGALLU 26. BYCHIGERI 27. S.KONDAPURAM 28. ISVI 29. V.KONDAPURAM 30. BASAPURAM 31. NAGANATHANA HALLI 32. NARANAPURAM 33. CHAGI 34. DHANAPURAM 35. MANDAGIRI (RURAL) 36. DIBBANAKAL 37. NETTEKAL 38. SALAKALAKONDA 39. BASARAKODU 40. HUVVANUR 41. GONABAVI 42. VIRUPAPURAM |
The area of Adoni town is 32.12 sq.m
The total area of Adoni Revenue Division is 5506.10 km2
Trade
Adoni is a famous trading centre in RayalaseemaRayalaseema
Rayalaseema is a geographic region in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It includes the districts of Anantapur, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool. These Telugu speaking districts were part of Madras Presidency until 1953 when Telugu speaking districts of Madras presidency were carved out to form...
.
There is a big JLB market which is named after Jhansi Lakshmi Bai and which is situated in the heart of the town near Shahi Jamia Masjid and Sri Mahayogi Lakshmamma Avva Temple
It is famous for gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
, Textile
Textile
A textile or cloth is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands...
and cotton
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. The botanical purpose of cotton fiber is to aid in seed dispersal....
trade.
Cotton Dhurries locally known as 'shatranjis', rich in quality and design, are produced on horizontal looms with heavy cotton threads. Their skilful weaving with beautiful colour contrasts has created a sensation in the export market. Certain low cost dhurries are manufactured at Adoni in Kurnool district. They are also showcased during various events at Shilparamam, the arts and crafts village at Hyderabad.
As stated earlier Adoni is called as Town of Cotton as it produces large amount of cotton.
A big Shroff Bazar iss located in the heart of the town.
During British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
period Adoni is called as Second Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
as it's having every type of business.
The main exports from here are oil, cotton, rice, vegetables etc. Paddy Fields are most common here ; rice being the primary cash crop.
Adoni is known as the grain market of the south. It is famous for its cloth and gold market as well as for cotton, ground nut and sunflower trading. It has more than 100 cotton mills and oil mills as such it's affectionalty called the "Second Mumbai"
Banking
The following banking facilities and ATM's are available in the town.- Andhra BankAndhra BankAndhra Bank was registered on 20 November 1923 and commenced business on 28 November 1923 with a paid up capital of Rs 1.00 lakh and an authorised capital of Rs 10.00 lakhs. The Bank crossed many milestones and the Bank's Total Business as on 30.06.2008 stood at Rs.83,256 Crores with a Clientele...
(ATM) - Bank of BarodaBank of BarodaBank of Baroda is the third largest bank in India, after the State Bank of India and the Punjab National Bank and ahead of ICICI Bank. BoB is ranked 763 in Forbes Global 2000 list. BoB has total assets in excess of Rs. 3.58 lakh crores, or Rs. 3,583 billion, a network of over 3,409 branches and...
(ATM) - State Bank of IndiaState Bank of IndiaThe State Bank of India is the largest Indian banking and financial services company with its headquarters in Mumbai, India. It is state-owned. The bank traces its ancestry to British India, through the Imperial Bank of India, to the founding in 1806 of the Bank of Calcutta, making it the oldest...
- 3 branches (ATM) - State Bank of HyderabadState Bank of HyderabadState Bank of Hyderabad is an associate bank of State Bank of India , and is one of the scheduled banks in India. The Bank's Head Office is situated at Gunfoundry Area, in Hyderabad, India. SBH has over 1200 branches and about 12,800 employees. Assets are in excess of Rupees 767 billion...
- State Bank of MysoreState Bank of MysoreState Bank of Mysore is a nationalised bank in India.State Bank of Mysore was established in the year 1913 as Bank of Mysore Ltd. under the patronage of the erstwhile Govt. of Mysore, at the instance of the banking committee headed by the great Engineer-Statesman, Late Dr. Sir M.Visweswaraiah...
(ATM) - Syndicate BankSyndicate BankSyndicate Bank Ltd. is one of the oldest and major commercial banks of India. At the time of its establishment, the bank was known as Canara Industrial and Banking Syndicate Limited. The bank, along with 13 major commercial banks of India, was nationalized on 19 July 1969, by the Government of...
- ICICI BankICICI BankICICI Bank Ltd. is India's second largest financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries in the areas of...
3(ATM) - Indian BankIndian BankIndian Bank is a major Indian Commercial Bank headquartered in Chennai , India. It has 22,000 employees, 1923 branches and is one of the big public sector banks of India. It has overseas branches in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and 229 correspondent banks in 69 countries...
- Central Bank of IndiaCentral Bank of IndiaCentral Bank of India , a government-owned bank, is one of the oldest and largest commercial banks in India. It is based in Mumbai...
- Karur Vysya BankKarur Vysya BankKarur Vysya Bank is a privately held Indian bank, headquartered in Karur in Tamil Nadu. It was set up in 1916 by M. A. Venkatarama Chettiar and Athi Krishna Chettiar.The bank has a branch network of 417 and an ATM network of 620 as on 28.11.2011....
(ATM) - Vijaya BankVijaya Bank-History:Vijaya Bank , a medium sized bank with presence across India. It was founded on October 23, 1931 by A. B. Shetty and a few other farmers in Mangalore, Karnataka in India.. The objective was to promote banking habits, thrift and entrepreneurship among the farming community of Dakshina...
(ATM) - Karnataka BankKarnataka BankKarnataka Bank Limited is a private sector banking institution based in the town of Mangalore in Karnataka, India. The Reserve Bank of India has designated Karnataka Bank as an A1+-class scheduled commercial bank....
- HDFC BankHDFC BankHDFC Bank Limited is a major Indian financial services company based in India, incorporated in August 1994, after the Reserve Bank of India allowed establishing private sector banks. The Bank was promoted by the Housing Development Finance Corporation, a premier housing finance company of India...
(ATM) - Canara BankCanara BankCanara Bank is a state-owned financial services company in India. It was established in 1906, making it one of the oldest banks in the country. As on 2009 November, the bank had a network of 3057 branches, spread across India...
- Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank
- Rayalaseema Grameena Bank
- Mahayogi Lakshmamma Avva Bank - 2branches
- Corporation BankCorporation BankCorporation Bank is an India-based banking company based in Mangalore, India. The bank was founded with an initial capital of Rs. 5000 , and first day’s canvassed resources of less than one USD 1, has currently 12,724 full time employees, and operates from several branches in India.The Bank is a...
- 2branches - ING Vysya BankING Vysya BankING Vysya Bank is a Bangalore-based retail and commercial bank, formed after the ING Group formally merged with Vysya Bank in 2002. This merger marks the first between an Indian bank and a foreign bank.-Early years:...
- KDCC Bank Ltd
- Lakshmi Vilas BankLakshmi Vilas BankThe Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited was founded in 1926 by seven people of Karur under the leadership of Shri V.S.N. Ramalinga Chettiar, mainly to cater to the financial needs of varied customer segments...
- Priyadarshini Urban Co-Op Bank Ltd.
- Axis BankAxis BankAxis Bank Limited, formerly UTI Bank, is a financial services firm that had begun operations in 1994, after the Government of India allowed new private banks to be established...
Intermediate
The popular intermediate colleges in Adoni are- Adoni Arts and science collegeAdoni Arts and science collegeThe Adoni Arts and Science College is a private aided college in Adoni, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, -About:The Adoni Arts and Science College is not only the second oldest college in Kurnool District, it is the sweet dream of a drought prone, backward region, where people have known only...
- The Adoni Arts and Science College is not only the second oldest college in Kurnool District, it is the sweet dream of a drought prone, backward region, where people have known only privation but no privilege. It is not built by any Nawaab or Maha Rajah, but by the common people, by the dint of their hard work.
The sweat of their brow underwent a glorious transformation into academic ambrosia. A Service Organization like the Rotary Club has joined hands with them and sponsored the college. All the more remarkable is the fact that all this happened forty five years ago. It has no parallel anywhere else.
The glorious tradition of this college has been, scaling new heights, accepting new challenges and successfully overcoming them.
- Viswanarayana Junior College
- Narayana Junior CollegeNarayana Group of InstitutionsNarayana Educational Institutions is a group of education providers from pre-primary to professional post graduation. Narayana Education Institutions was founded by Dr. P. Narayana.-History:...
- TGP Jr College
- Dr.Jyothirmayi Junior college
- SAI Junior College
- Vivekananda Junior College
- Govt. Junior College for girls
Degree
The popular degree colleges in Adoni are- Adoni Arts and science collegeAdoni Arts and science collegeThe Adoni Arts and Science College is a private aided college in Adoni, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, -About:The Adoni Arts and Science College is not only the second oldest college in Kurnool District, it is the sweet dream of a drought prone, backward region, where people have known only...
- Dr.Jyothirmayi Degree college
- SAI Degree College
Engineering
The engineering colleges present in around Adoni are- Bheema Institute of Technical Science (BITS Adoni)
- St. John's College of Engineering (31 KM from Adoni)
Managememnt
- Bheemi Reddy Institute of Management Science
- Adoni Arts and science collegeAdoni Arts and science collegeThe Adoni Arts and Science College is a private aided college in Adoni, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, -About:The Adoni Arts and Science College is not only the second oldest college in Kurnool District, it is the sweet dream of a drought prone, backward region, where people have known only...
- Dr.Jyothirmayi College
Govt Schools
- St Anthony's High School (RCM School)
- Masoodia Arabic High School
- Municipal High School(in the School premises, in the basement of Mahatma Gandhi statue, there is a list of Freedom Fighters of the school, is provided by the authorities).
- Nehru Memeroial High School
- TGLV High School - Telugu / English Medium.
- YMK (Yelle Malleshappa Kannada) Highschool. (English Medium, Kannada Medium and Telugu Medium)
- RKD English Medium High School
- Girls high School
- sri venkateshwara convent high school.
Private & Coraporate
- Akshara Sree Model School
- Kiddy's global school
- Sri Vidya High School
- Sri Venkateswara English Medium High School.
- Sree Medha Public School.
- Sree Raghavendra Convent School.
- Gattu veeraiah chetty Government girls high school
- C.Mallikarjuna Vidyalaya(e-techno school)
- Sandeepani Vidyalaya
- Milton Grammar English Medium High School,
- Narayana e-techno schoolNarayana Group of InstitutionsNarayana Educational Institutions is a group of education providers from pre-primary to professional post graduation. Narayana Education Institutions was founded by Dr. P. Narayana.-History:...
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya,near Rly Stn—the only CBSE school in town.
- Mitai Chennabasappa Kannada Elementary school (MCB)
- Shri Jivehshwara High School - This is run by marathi community. Telugu / English Medium.
- St JOSEPH Convent School
- Sharada Niketan School
- The Nightingale English Medium School
- Sandeepani Vidyalaya
- National English Medium High School
- Jawaher English medium school
- Vivekananda English Medium School
- Sai Ram English Medium School
- Sai Baba English Medium School
- SKD Residential School
- Mani Children Public School
- Milton Hitech School
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Adoni had a population of 1,62,458 a class-I town. Males constitute 50.41% of the population and females 49.59%. Adoni has an average literacy rate of 61.13%, with 71.36% of the males and 50.81% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
and Kannada are widely spoken by the people here.
Famous Personalities
The present minister of Minor Irrigation Projects, Andhra Pradesh, Mr T G VenkateshT G Venkatesh
T G Venkatesh hails from the illustrious T.G.L. Family of Adoni which is one of the leading business and industrialist families of the Rayalaseema region. His family had the distinction of having two legislative members in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka...
was born in Adoni, He is the founder of the Rayalaseema Hakkula Ikya Vedika.
The auditorium of AAS College was named after TG Venkatesh.
Medical Facilities
Many hospitals are present in and around Adoni, some of them are- Sigma medicals and general stores.(B.Mohammed Tabrez)
- ADITHYA NURSING HOME
- Devi Nursing Home
- H. R. Hospital
- Kanthi Eye Hospital
- Govt. Area Hospital
- Priya Eye Hospital
- Sateesh Dental Clinic
- Sri Venkateshwara Dental Clinic
- Usha Clinic
- Skin and Cosmotic Clinic
- Prasad ENT & Allergy Clinic
Entertainment points
In Adoni many entertainmernt places are present, movie theateres in Adoni are- Dwaraka Cine Complex (3 no.)
- Satyam A/C Dts
- Shivam A/C Dts
- Saibaba Dts
- Nirmal Plaza
- Prabhakar A/C Dts
- Raj A/C Dts
- Raj Sri A/C Dts
- Mahaboobia Talkies
- Laxmi talkies(its not there now)
- B.N talkies(its not there now)
Apart from these parks are also present in the town. Some of them are Children's park, New park, Gandhi Park etc.
Cuisine & Hotels
Few restaurants are present in the town which provide nice food, some of them are- Srinivasa Bhavan
- Tulaja Bhavan
- Deepthi Veg & Non-Veg Restaurant
- Rajshree Restaurant
Hyderabadi Irani Chai is available in the some of the hotels of Adoni
As everyone knows that Uggani is famous tiffin in Rayalaseema, it is cooked in almost every house and hotel of the town.
Hotels
- Rajshri Hotel
Located in close proximity of the railway station, Rajshri Hotel is the first choice among the tourists. This is a 2-star Government approved budget hotel of Adoni. The hotel accommodated 38 rooms, each of them decorated to satisfy the variety of guests. Moreover, the hotel comes with state-of-the-art technology to provide utmost comfort to its guests. Some of the important amenities provided in the rooms are phone service, coffee maker, safe deposit, 24 hours room service and more. There are two banquet halls in this hotel, while the bigger one can accommodate 450 people; the smaller one has the capacity of accommodating 75. Guests get the chance to enjoy delightful dishes of Indian cuisine in the hotel’s restaurants. The hotel also houses one garden restaurant. Rajshri Hotel also provides concierge services for its guests
- Dwarka Lodge
Dwarka Lodge is an important budget hotel of Adoni. One of the prime advantages of this hotel is its ideal location; it is located near the railway station. This hotel is frequented both the foreign and local tourists. The hotel ensures the guests a comfortable stay. Some of the important facilities include television, air condition and phone, the hotel is known for serving delicious food in its restaurant.
- Srinivasa Bhavan
Established in 1942, Srinivasa Bhavan is a hotel ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Located near the bus stand and the railway station, this hotel is on PN Road. There are 45 rooms and nine suites, each decorated in harmonious colors and fine furnishings. The centrally air-conditioned restaurant (Soumya Deluxe) pampers you with south Indian, Chinese and north Indian delicacies. Other facilities include open restaurant with traditional south Indian dishes, snookers, cyber cafe, business center and a travel agency named Srinivasa Tours and Travels.
Religious Points
- Sri Mahayogi Lakshmamma Avva Temple
- Sri Rama Temple (Sri Raghuprema Theertha)
- Sri Mangaraya Swamy Temple
- Ramjala Lake
- Sri Ranamandala Anjaneya Swamy Temple
- Sri Amba Bhavani Temple
- Sri Kota Ashwatha Ramalingeshwara Temple
- Sri Shanta Malleshwara Swamy Temple(or Shanti Mallappa Swamy)
- Sri Nagareshwara Swamy Temple
- Sri Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy Temple
- Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Urukunda
- Sri Raghavendra Swamy Matam, Mantralayam
- Sri Sai Baba Temple (100 feet Sai Koti Maha Sthoopam), 2 km from Baichigeri
- And many Anjaneya Temples with in a radius of 30 km from Adoni
- peddathumblun jain thirth at a distace of 18KM
Dargah's
- Shahi Jamia Masjid- The Jamma Masjid is located within the fort it`s a fine piece of Muslim architecture. It was built somewhere around 1680 AD by Madu Qadiri, who was an Adil Shahi Governor.
- Hazrath mehboob peer saheb bharpet.
- Hazrath sarvarsha vali,bharpet.
- Hazrath Shaik Sha Vali and Hazrath Sha Sha Vali in Ellarthi of Holagunda mandal.
- Hazrath Shehzada Vali.
- Hazrath Khadar at Koutalam.
- Hazrath Diwane Saheb on Yemmiganur Road. (Also known as Tikka Saheb Dargah by Hindus)
- Hazrat Shaik Fareed Saheb Sufi (RA) Urs-e-Sharif in the Islamic month of 15th Safar.
- Hazrath Taher Sha Khadri Saheb.
- Hazrath Syed Sha Hasan Peer khadri at Vagarur village of Manthralayam mandal. (40 km from Adoni). He is a direct descendent of Prophet Mohammad (SW)
- Hazrat Malik Rehmaan Shah on top of the hill.
- Hazrat Inan Shah Vali (Havanapet)
- Hazrat Gul Hussaini.
- Khwaja Syed Shah Abdul Qadir Hussainy, Chisthy Alqadri (Al-Maroof Hazrath Syed Shah Qadri (R.A). Kowthalam, Adoni, Kurnool (dt.) Andhra Pradesh.
- Hazrath Khwaja Syed Shah abdul Qadri Hussainy, Chisthy Alqadri
Function Halls
- SMB Function Hall
- KKB Function Hall
- Mahalti Function Hall
- Royal Function Hall
- AAS College Auditorium
- TTD Kalyana Mandapam
- International Function Hall
- Sri Lakshmi Narayana Kalyana Mantapam (Reddy's Hostel)
- Ilahi Function Hall
- KGN & KBN Function Hall
- Sana Function Hall
- Bismilla Fucntion Hall
- Paradise Function Hall
- Veerashaiva Kalyanamandapam
- Vasavi Kalyana mandapam