Kadapa district
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YSR Kadapa District is one of the 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh
, India
. On 8 July 2010, the government of Andhra Pradesh renamed the district in honor of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
, a former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh
who was a native of the district and who was popularly known by his initials "YSR"..
The city of Kadapa
is the district headquarters.
to the British by Nizam. The District was formed by splitting the Ceded Districts
into two in 1808 during the British rule, the other district being Bellary
. The British spelt the district as Cuddapah.
The district is part of Rayalaseema
, commemorating the name of Rayulu (Kings) of the Vijayanagar Empire, who ruled the area in 16th century. Gandikota
fort located on the bank of Penna
river was the citadel of Pemmasani Nayaks
, commanders of Vijayanagar
army and who won the battles of Raichur
and Gulbarga
for the Vijayanagar kings.
The old records of the district reveal that Kadapa previously called Gadapa which means in Telugu language
threshold. The ancient village of Kadapa with its large tank and temple of Lord Venkateswara at Devuni Kadapa was convenient camping place for the myriads of pilgrims traveling to the holy shrine of Tirupathi. There was a belief that the pilgrims have to first visit Devuni Kadapa, before going to Tirupathi to pray of Saint Annamacharya and Saint Potuluri Veera Brahmam who foretold about the future and advocated a classless society. The ancient temple at Vontimitta which inspired Pothana to compose Andhra Maha Bhagavatham is also in the district. In olden of oldendays Kdapa called "Heranyanagaram".
Recent historical records reveal that in Jyothi village located in Sidhout mandal has 108 Shiva lingas on the bank of Penna river is considered as Dakshina Dwaram (South Gate) for the Sri Sailam Mallikarguna Temple (One of twelve Dwadasa lingas) also gained lot popularity in recent days. Presently Maditheti Mallikarjuna Reddy is Temple Chairman.
's Prince Patrick Island
.
The main rivers in this district are Penna, Chitravathi, Kunderu, Papaghni, Sagileru and Cheyeru.
Black corson soil lands are 24%, black soil 19%, sandy soil lands 4%, red soil lands 25%. The first variety lands are very fertile. Sand soil lands are not so fertile. ‘Korra’, orange, lime and betel leaf are the special crops. They are cultivated near river beds. Starting at Sunkesula Dam on Tungabadra river Cuddapah-Kurnool (K.C) Canal flows through Cuddapah and Kurnool districts providing water to 40 km² of cultivable land. The main source of drinking water to this district is Galer-Nagari-Sujalasravanthi Canal.
This district is the repository of mineral wealth. As per the 1983 survey of geological survey of India 30 lakh
tons of lead, 74,000,000 tons of barytes, 27000 tons of asbestos
deposits are there. It is estimated that 700 lakh tons of barytes deposits might be there in Mangampet. There are clay deposits in Rajampet. This is used to make stone implements. Limestone
is available in Yerraguntla, M/s. Coramandal Fertilizers established a cement factory with an annual yield of 10 lakh tons. Bharat cement corporation increases its capacity to 10 lakh tons. National mineral development corporation is extracting asbestos in Brahman palli and barieties in Mangampet. Kadapa is also famous for its stone called as "cuddapah stone" used in building construction and for slabs especially in the south India. In Tummalapalle, there are 49,000 tonnes of confirmed uranium deposits which are mined and processed locally.
In 2006 the Indian government named YSR one of the country's 250 most backward districts
(out of a total of 640
). It is one of the thirteen districts in Andhra Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).
, Jammalamadugu
and Rajampeta and 51 Mandals in Kadapa district.
Mandals
has a population
of 2,884,524 , roughly equal to the nation of Jamaica
or the US state of Arkansas
. This gives it a ranking of 132nd in India (out of a total of 640
). The district has a population density of 188 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
over the decade 2001-2011 was 10.87 %. YSR has a sex ratio
of 984 females
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
of 67.88 %.
1. Tallapaka... The birth place of Tallapaaka Annamayyaacharya, Telugu padakavita pitamaha.
2. Gandikota.... This is well known historical place, where several historical monuments are located.
3. Brahmayyagaari matham....Where the scripts of foretell of Veerabraham are kept.
4. Ontimitta... Where Sri Kodadanda swamy Temple is located
5. Ameen Peer Dargah are worth seeing.
The renowned Tallapaka Annamacharya who wrote more than Thirty two thousand sankeerthanas, was born in 1408 at Tallapaka village in Cuddapah district. He wrote the Kerthanas in chaste telugu in praise of Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
Kumaragiri Vema Reddy popularly known as Vemana (Telugu: వేమన) was a 14th century Telugu poet. His poems were written in the popular vernacular of Telugu, and are known for their use of simple language and native idioms. His poems discuss the subjects of Yoga, wisdom and morality. He is popularly called Yogi Vemana, in recognition of his success in the path of Yoga. He condemned caste system, social inequality and superstitious beliefs.
Vemana Sathakam is the first Telugu Literacy work which got printed and translated into French and English languages.
Sri Potuluri Veera Brahmendra Swami (Telugu: పోతులూరి వీరబ్రహ్మేంద్రస్వామి) a Hindu mystic, born in 1610 in Kadapa district of Andra Pradesh state in India. He is the author of Kalagnana, a collection of predictions about future or prophecies, a Telugu text that predicts the arrival of Kalki in the form of Sri Veerabhoga Vasantaraya.
I.L.N. Chandra Sekhar Rao, Lecturer , Writer of temples, BN Sastri awardee, Alayadarsham (feature in ANDHRABHOOMI Weekly) writer
Ancient poet Bammera Pothana lived in Vontimitta, Cuddapah dist. Another famous poet Allasani Peddana was born in Cuddapah dist.
Dada Saheb Phalke Awardees B.N.Reddy and Nagi reddy.
List of prominent people in Government service:
Dr.Y.V.Reddy, Former Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Jawahar Reddy IAS.
D Prasanth Kumar Reddy IAS
Justice K. Jayachandra Reddy - Former Supreme Court Judge, Former National Law Commission Chairman, Former Press Council of India Chairman, Member of the Expert Group appointed by United Nations.
A. V. S. Reddy, former AP State Election Commissioner
For more info regarding Kadapa city, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadapa
Dr.vempalli gangadhar ,popular story writer. molakala punnami,kathanam,pune prayanam,hiranya rajyam,neela deegina vaana,devarasila-books.see www.vempalligangadhar.com
(Fabaceae), an endemic and endangered tree species of medicinal value is available in plenty in this area. This is the only area in India where Red Sanders, Often referred to as 'Rakta-chandanam' or 'Yerra-chandanam' (red sandalwood) is available. A National park is set up in Seshachalam hills
for prospecting wild animals. Zuari Cements, India Cement Ltd, Corus India Ltd are the other industries.
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...
, 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...
. On 8 July 2010, the government of Andhra Pradesh renamed the district in honor of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy , popularly known as YSR, was a two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He is seen as the most popular chief minister of Andhra pradesh. His popularity is often attributed to various welfare schemes and development programs he championed for the...
, a former chief minister 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...
who was a native of the district and who was popularly known by his initials "YSR"..
The city of 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...
is the district headquarters.
History
Cuddapah has historical importance since BC era. It was connected with Mouryans in BC era and Sathavahanas in the third century AD. It was part of the area cededCeded Districts
Ceded Districts is the name of an area in the Deccan, India that was 'ceded' to the British East India Company by the Nizam in 1800. The name is still in sparse current use....
to the British by Nizam. The District was formed by splitting the Ceded Districts
Ceded Districts
Ceded Districts is the name of an area in the Deccan, India that was 'ceded' to the British East India Company by the Nizam in 1800. The name is still in sparse current use....
into two in 1808 during the British rule, the other district being 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 British spelt the district as Cuddapah.
The district is part of Rayalaseema
Rayalaseema
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...
, commemorating the name of Rayulu (Kings) of the Vijayanagar Empire, who ruled the area in 16th century. Gandikota
Gandikota
Gandikota is a small village on the right bank of the river Pennar, 15 km from Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh in India. Gandikota was founded in 1123 by Kapa Raja of nearby Bommanapalle village and a subordinate of Ahavamalla Someswara I, the Western Chalukyan king of Kalyana...
fort located on the bank of Penna
Penner River
The Penner is a river of southern India. The Penner rises on the hill of Nandi Hills in Chikballapur District of Karnataka state, and runs north and east through the state of Andhra Pradesh to empty into the Bay of Bengal...
river was the citadel of Pemmasani Nayaks
Pemmasani Nayaks
Pemmasani Nayaks were a martial clan in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. They came into prominence during Vijayanagar times as rulers of Gandikota...
, commanders of Vijayanagar
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...
army and who won the battles of Raichur
Raichur
Raichur , is a city municipal council in Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Raichur, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, is the headquarters of Raichur district. It was in the princely state of Mysore during the rule of Tipu Sultan...
and 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...
for the Vijayanagar kings.
The old records of the district reveal that Kadapa previously called Gadapa which means in Telugu language
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...
threshold. The ancient village of Kadapa with its large tank and temple of Lord Venkateswara at Devuni Kadapa was convenient camping place for the myriads of pilgrims traveling to the holy shrine of Tirupathi. There was a belief that the pilgrims have to first visit Devuni Kadapa, before going to Tirupathi to pray of Saint Annamacharya and Saint Potuluri Veera Brahmam who foretold about the future and advocated a classless society. The ancient temple at Vontimitta which inspired Pothana to compose Andhra Maha Bhagavatham is also in the district. In olden of oldendays Kdapa called "Heranyanagaram".
Recent historical records reveal that in Jyothi village located in Sidhout mandal has 108 Shiva lingas on the bank of Penna river is considered as Dakshina Dwaram (South Gate) for the Sri Sailam Mallikarguna Temple (One of twelve Dwadasa lingas) also gained lot popularity in recent days. Presently Maditheti Mallikarjuna Reddy is Temple Chairman.
Geography
occupies an area of 15938 square kilometres (6,153.7 sq mi), comparatively equivalent to CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's Prince Patrick Island
Prince Patrick Island
A member of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Prince Patrick Island is the westernmost of the Queen Elizabeth Islands in the Northwest Territories of Canada. The area of the island is , making it the 55th largest island in the world and Canada's 14th largest island...
.
The main rivers in this district are Penna, Chitravathi, Kunderu, Papaghni, Sagileru and Cheyeru.
Economy
Besides its historical importance, the district has occupied an important place in the industrial map of Andhra Pradesh with its highly valued rich mineral resources.Black corson soil lands are 24%, black soil 19%, sandy soil lands 4%, red soil lands 25%. The first variety lands are very fertile. Sand soil lands are not so fertile. ‘Korra’, orange, lime and betel leaf are the special crops. They are cultivated near river beds. Starting at Sunkesula Dam on Tungabadra river Cuddapah-Kurnool (K.C) Canal flows through Cuddapah and Kurnool districts providing water to 40 km² of cultivable land. The main source of drinking water to this district is Galer-Nagari-Sujalasravanthi Canal.
This district is the repository of mineral wealth. As per the 1983 survey of geological survey of India 30 lakh
Lakh
A lakh is a unit in the Indian numbering system equal to one hundred thousand . It is widely used both in official and other contexts in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and is often used in Indian English.-Usage:...
tons of lead, 74,000,000 tons of barytes, 27000 tons of asbestos
Asbestos
Asbestos is a set of six naturally occurring silicate minerals used commercially for their desirable physical properties. They all have in common their eponymous, asbestiform habit: long, thin fibrous crystals...
deposits are there. It is estimated that 700 lakh tons of barytes deposits might be there in Mangampet. There are clay deposits in Rajampet. This is used to make stone implements. Limestone
Limestone
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate . Many limestones are composed from skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera....
is available in Yerraguntla, M/s. Coramandal Fertilizers established a cement factory with an annual yield of 10 lakh tons. Bharat cement corporation increases its capacity to 10 lakh tons. National mineral development corporation is extracting asbestos in Brahman palli and barieties in Mangampet. Kadapa is also famous for its stone called as "cuddapah stone" used in building construction and for slabs especially in the south India. In Tummalapalle, there are 49,000 tonnes of confirmed uranium deposits which are mined and processed locally.
In 2006 the Indian government named YSR one of the country's 250 most backward districts
Poverty in India
Poverty is widespread in India, with the nation estimated to have a third of the world's poor. According to a 2005 World Bank estimate, 41.6% of the total Indian population falls below the international poverty line of 1.25 a day...
(out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). It is one of the thirteen districts in Andhra Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).
Administration
There are 3 Revenue Divisions (KadapaKadapa
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...
, Jammalamadugu
Jammalamadugu
Jammalamadugu is a town in YSR district of Andhra Pradesh in India. It lies on the left bank of the river Penneru and a reservoir named 'Mylavaram' constructed on this river near this town. And also GANDIKOTA resorvoir loacated near gandikota port. This place, sometimes referred to as...
and Rajampeta and 51 Mandals in Kadapa district.
Mandals
- AtlurAtlurAtlur is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India....
, - BadvelBadvelBadvel is a constituency in YSR Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh State of India.-Statistics:Badvel is the Headquarters of Badvel assembly segment. It is located 55 km far from Kadapa, the district headquarters. Recently, it was upgraded to Municipality status...
, - B.KodurB.KodurB.Kodur is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India....
, - BrahmamgarimattamBrahmamgarimattamBrahmamgarimattam is a famous piligrimage center and a mandal in YSR district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.It is the place of Sree Veera-Brahmendra Swamy Jeevasamdhi, and Sree Eshwaramma Devi Jeeva samadhis are located.- By road :...
, - Chakrayapet,
- ChapaduChapaduChapadu is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Geography:it is also one of largest mandals in cudapah dist and 1 kilometer sitharama puram village is there.-Panchayats:...
, - ChennurChennurChennur is a village in Gudur mandal in Nellore district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Demographics: India census, Chennur had a population of 9,303. Males constitute 50% of the population. Chennur has an average literacy rate of 47%.-Geography:...
, - ChinnamandemChinnamandemChinnamandem is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Places to visit:There is a temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy in this village.this temple is 18th century temple,this temple was built in the period of Sri Krishna Devarayalu.- References :...
, - ChitvelChitvelChitvel is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Geography:Chitvel is located at . It has an average elevation of 132 meters .Its a central place connected with many villages...
, - DuvvuruDuvvuruDuvvuru is a very small town in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the highway of Kadapa and Kurnool, very near to Mydukur. The Brahma Sagar project of Telugu Ganga is near this town....
, - GaliveeduGaliveeduGaliveedu is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Geography:Galivedu is located at . It has an average elevation of 403 meters .-Panchayats:...
, - GopavaramGopavaramGopavaram is a village and a mandal in West Godavari District in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-References:...
, - JammalmaduguJammalmaduguJammalamadugu, also known as Jammula Madugu, is a small town in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Political news:# Mr Devagudi Adi NarayanaReddy is the present MLA From Indian National Congress...
, - KadapaKadapaKadapa , 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...
, - KalasapaduKalasapaduకలసపాడు is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. This village has a population of about 8000 people. It boasts of very strong commercial links with giddalur and porumamilla. The chief occupation of the people here is agriculture...
, - Kamalapuram,
- KhajipetKhajipetKhajipet is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geography:Khajipet is located at . It has an average elevation of 123 meters .-Panchayats:...
, - KondapuramKondapuram, Kadapa districtKondapuram is a small town and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is located on the banks of the river Chitravathi at the western area of Kadapa district. It borders Anantapur District, and is 25 kilometres from Tadipatri. Kondapuram Railway Station is on the...
, - LakkireddipalleLakkireddipalleLakkireddipalle is located in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Located a few kilometers off the National Highway 18, it is 39 km south of Cuddapah.Its population is less than 1,000.-Geography:...
, - LingalaLingala, Kadapa districtGuravaiah Gari Palli, Lakkireddy Palli, Kadapa district is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Geography:Guravaiahgari Palli is located at . It has an average elevation of 292 meters .-Panchayats:...
, - MuddanurMuddanurMuddanur or Muddanuru is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Geography:Muddanur is located at . It has an average elevation of 185 meters ....
, - MydukurMydukurMydukur is a town and mandal in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Mydukur was founded due to Madhavaraya swamy temple...
, - NandalurNandalur- Nandalur :Nandalur is on the west bank of river Cheyyeru. Once it was a famous Buddhist centre in Rayalaseema. In 1913 Buddhist caves and viharas were discovered.Sowmyanath Temple, here is a very big temple, situated nearly on ten acres of site...
, - ObulavaripalleObulavaripalleObulavaripalle is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Panchayats:The following is the list of village panchayats in Obulavaripalle mandal.* Bommavaram* ChennarajuPodu* Gadhila* Korlakunta* Mangampet...
, - PeddamudiumPeddamudiumPeddamudium is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Historic name of this village is Peddamudimela and it was a Agraharam...
, - PenagalurPenagalurPenagalur or Penagaluru is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.- Geography :Penagaluru is located at . It has an average elevation of 103 meters 341 feet).- History :...
, - PendlimarriPendlimarriPendlimarri is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Mittmedipalli was one of villages in Pendlimarri Mandal,Kadapa Dist,in AP. Sanaplli NagiReddy was born in M.M Palli S/o...
, - PorumamillaPorumamillaPorumamilla is a town in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh , India.It is the biggest Mandal in Kadapa district and very near to Badvel.- Major Businesses :...
, - ProddaturProddaturProddatur is the second largest town in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh state in India. It is renowned for its gold and cotton business...
, - PulivendulaPulivendulaPulivendula, also known as Pulivendla is a town, a mandal and a Municipality in YSR district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Pulivendla is located at . It has an average elevation of 272 meters .-Major features:...
, - PullampetaPullampetaPullampet is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Pullampet is located on the highway of Hyderabad - Chennai between Rajampet and Railway Kodur.-Geography:...
, - Rajampeta,
- Railway KoduruRailway KoduruRailway Koduru is a Small Town in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India.Railway Kodur has the rich storage of Barities mine. Mangampeta is the place which contains largest deposits of Barities mine. TDP has won all the General elections since its inception except 2004 General elections, Congress...
, - Rajupalem,
- RamapuramRamapuram, Kadapa districtRamapuram, Kadapa district is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Panchayats:The following is the list of village panchayats in Ramapuram, Kadapa district mandal.# Nalla gutta palli# Suddamalla...
, - RayachotiRayachotiRayachoti is a census municipality in Kadapa district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.- Geography :Rayachoti is located at . It has an average elevation of 1000 metres ....
, - SambepalleSambepalleSambepalle is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India....
, - SimhadripuramSimhadripuramSimhadripuram is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Geography:Simhadripuram is located at . It has an average elevation of 228 meters...
, - SidhoutSidhoutSidhout or Siddhavattam is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Geography:Siddhavattam is located at...
, - Sri Avudata Kasinayana,
- T.SundupalleT.SundupalleT.Sundupalle is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geography:Sundupalli is among one of main mandals in Kadapa district...
, - VallurVallurVallur is a village and a mandal in Prakasam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Panchayats:The following is the list of village panchayats in Tangutur mandal....
- VempalleVempalleVempalle is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Geography:Vempalle is located at . It has an average elevation of 201 meters ....
, - VeerapunayunipalleVeerapunayunipalleVeerapunayuni Palli is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Veerapunayuni Palli is mondal which is famous for Agriculture in YSR dist, here maximum people are depending on Agriculture. Previously we don't have any water source for irrigation, now in my...
, - VeeraballeVeeraballeVeeraballe is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Panchayats:The following is the list of village panchayats in Veeraballe mandal.Guragari palliGadikotaVangimallaPeddiveeduTatiguntapalliMatliSanipai...
, - VemulaVemulaVemula is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Panchayats:The following is the list of village panchayats in Vemula mandal.* kotha palli* Chinthalajutur* GollalaGudur...
, - YerraguntlaYerraguntlaYerraguntla or Erraguntla is a census taluk and mandal in Cuddapah district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.Yerraguntla is called a land of Cement Factories.The Factories like India Cements Limited , India Cements Limited , Zuari Cements and Bharathi Cements Corporation Ltd are famous for...
, - ThondurThondurThondur is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Well known persons-Panchayats:The following is the list of village panchayats in Thondur mandal....
Demographics
According to the 2011 census2011 census of India
The 15th Indian National census was conducted in two phases, houselisting and population enumeration. Houselisting phase began on April 1, 2010 and involved collection of information about all buildings...
has a population
Demographics of India
The demographics of India are inclusive of the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.21 billion people , more than a sixth of the world's population. Already containing 17.5% of the world's population, India is projected to be the world's most populous country by 2025, surpassing...
of 2,884,524 , roughly equal to the nation of Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
or the US state of Arkansas
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
. This gives it a ranking of 132nd in India (out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). The district has a population density of 188 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
Family planning in India
Family planning in India is based on efforts largely sponsored by the Indian government. In the 1965-2009 period, contraceptive usage has more than tripled and the fertility rate has more than halved , but the national fertility rate is still high enough to cause long-term population growth...
over the decade 2001-2011 was 10.87 %. YSR has a sex ratio
Sex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
of 984 females
Women in India
The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia. From equal status with men in ancient times through the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful...
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
Literacy in India
Literacy in India is key for socio-economic progress, and the Indian literacy rate grew to 74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Although this was a greater than sixfold improvement, the level is well below the world average literacy rate of 84%, and India currently has the...
of 67.88 %.
Tourist sites
The District is home to many temples and forts, each has its uniqueness in design and architecture with its own history.1. Tallapaka... The birth place of Tallapaaka Annamayyaacharya, Telugu padakavita pitamaha.
2. Gandikota.... This is well known historical place, where several historical monuments are located.
3. Brahmayyagaari matham....Where the scripts of foretell of Veerabraham are kept.
4. Ontimitta... Where Sri Kodadanda swamy Temple is located
5. Ameen Peer Dargah are worth seeing.
Notable personalities
Dr. Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy, Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, stands first among the prominent people from this district.The renowned Tallapaka Annamacharya who wrote more than Thirty two thousand sankeerthanas, was born in 1408 at Tallapaka village in Cuddapah district. He wrote the Kerthanas in chaste telugu in praise of Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
Kumaragiri Vema Reddy popularly known as Vemana (Telugu: వేమన) was a 14th century Telugu poet. His poems were written in the popular vernacular of Telugu, and are known for their use of simple language and native idioms. His poems discuss the subjects of Yoga, wisdom and morality. He is popularly called Yogi Vemana, in recognition of his success in the path of Yoga. He condemned caste system, social inequality and superstitious beliefs.
Vemana Sathakam is the first Telugu Literacy work which got printed and translated into French and English languages.
Sri Potuluri Veera Brahmendra Swami (Telugu: పోతులూరి వీరబ్రహ్మేంద్రస్వామి) a Hindu mystic, born in 1610 in Kadapa district of Andra Pradesh state in India. He is the author of Kalagnana, a collection of predictions about future or prophecies, a Telugu text that predicts the arrival of Kalki in the form of Sri Veerabhoga Vasantaraya.
I.L.N. Chandra Sekhar Rao, Lecturer , Writer of temples, BN Sastri awardee, Alayadarsham (feature in ANDHRABHOOMI Weekly) writer
Ancient poet Bammera Pothana lived in Vontimitta, Cuddapah dist. Another famous poet Allasani Peddana was born in Cuddapah dist.
Dada Saheb Phalke Awardees B.N.Reddy and Nagi reddy.
List of prominent people in Government service:
Dr.Y.V.Reddy, Former Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Jawahar Reddy IAS.
D Prasanth Kumar Reddy IAS
Justice K. Jayachandra Reddy - Former Supreme Court Judge, Former National Law Commission Chairman, Former Press Council of India Chairman, Member of the Expert Group appointed by United Nations.
A. V. S. Reddy, former AP State Election Commissioner
For more info regarding Kadapa city, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadapa
Dr.vempalli gangadhar ,popular story writer. molakala punnami,kathanam,pune prayanam,hiranya rajyam,neela deegina vaana,devarasila-books.see www.vempalligangadhar.com
Flora and fauna
The forest area is 5,050 km². It is 32.87% of the district area. It is learnt that elephants required for Golconda army were supplied from here. In the northeast part of the district rainfall is high. Red Sanders Pterocarpus santalinusPterocarpus santalinus
Pterocarpus santalinus , ; Red Sanders or Red Sandalwood) is a species of Pterocarpus native to India. It is only found in south India in Kadapa and Chittoor on the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh border....
(Fabaceae), an endemic and endangered tree species of medicinal value is available in plenty in this area. This is the only area in India where Red Sanders, Often referred to as 'Rakta-chandanam' or 'Yerra-chandanam' (red sandalwood) is available. A National park is set up in Seshachalam hills
Seshachalam Hills
The Seshachalam Hills are hilly ranges part of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh state, in southeastern India. The ranges were formed during the Precambrian era . Minerals contained in these hills include sandstone and shale interbedded with limestone...
for prospecting wild animals. Zuari Cements, India Cement Ltd, Corus India Ltd are the other industries.