Narsapur, West Godavari
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Narsapur is a town, Mandal and a municipality
in West Godavari district in the India
n state
of Andhra Pradesh
. Its geographical coordinates are 16° 27' 0" north, 81° 40' 0" east. Some say there are other narasapurams in Krishna and Medak districts.
Its original name was "Narasapuram". It was also known as "Nrusimhapuri" and "AbhinavaBhootapuri".
, Narsapur had a population of 58,508. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Narsapur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 71%. In Narsapur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Narsapur was famous for Luthern Church
'* CHAMAKURI PALEM' [Gannabathula Venkata Naresh (G.V) Area]
Municipality
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in West Godavari district in the India
India
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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...
. Its geographical coordinates are 16° 27' 0" north, 81° 40' 0" east. Some say there are other narasapurams in Krishna and Medak districts.
Its original name was "Narasapuram". It was also known as "Nrusimhapuri" and "AbhinavaBhootapuri".
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...
, Narsapur had a population of 58,508. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Narsapur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 71%. In Narsapur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Narsapur was famous for Luthern Church
Culture
The town is a blend of rustic charm and modern amenities. Narsapur has a unique culture which has been influenced by the many communities that have made it their home. Narsapur is quite a cosmopolitan town with people of various ethnic groups and faiths living in it. Predominantly Hindu, the town also has a large Christian population. The town has been a major centre for the Lutheran missionary activity in the 18th century. It is famous for its lace handicraft industry. Many families from this town have greatly benefitted from the lace industry.Tourist attractions
Cool climate allows you to visit Narsapur at any time during the year. Antarvedi nearby Narsapuram (7 km) is an important vishnava temple(narasimha temple), a must see. During February, there is a Rathasaptami celebrated here in the temple which is famous in the nearby villages as well. Thousands of people visit the temple during this festival for a holy dip in the Sea. Velankani Maatha temple situated 12 km from Narsapur at Perupalem Beach, is the second tallest church in South India after Velankani Maatha temple at Nagappatinam, Tamil Nadu. Perupalem Beach is worth visiting. During Karthika Maasa (that is from November to December) lot of Hindu Piligrims visit this place and make vanabhojanalu and take a holy dip in the Sea. The congruence place of mingling mighty River Godavari in the Bangla Sea is situated 8 km from Narsapur. In the Town itself, there are two old and glorious churches built during the British Period. Kovela temple built by Sri Puppala Ramanappa Naidu garu is a big vishnava temple.Lace industry
Narsapur is famous for the crochet lace products. The cluster has around 50 exporters who export to major world markets in USA, Europe and Japan. The cluster has around 2 lakh women artisans doing the lace work. The cluster is located in and around Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, in various villages like Sitarampuram, Palakol, Venkatrayapalem, Antarvedi, Royapet, Mogaltur, etc. The cluster specialises in lace work and products like dollies, furnishings, garments, tablemats, etc.Interesting facts
- Great Revolutionist Alluri Sita Rama Raju, Madhva raj studied in Taylor High School, Narsapur.
- Cine stars Krishnam RajuKrishnam RajuUppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju is a former popular Telugu film actor. He was popularly known as 'Rebel Star' for his rebellious acting style...
and Dasari Narayana RaoDasari Narayana RaoDr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A. is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions...
and ChiranjeeviChiranjeeviChiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
) also studied in YNM College founded by the father of Dr. Gopala Krishna Murthy, Sri Yerramilli Narayana Murthy.
- Lace is an art of stitching lace threads to form door mats, decorative articles, bags, table cloths etc. This forms the primary livelihood for poor rural folk. Many lace businessmen with business deals with Australia, UK & US have origins in Narsapur.
- There are few rice mills, ice factories situated in this town. Aqua culture and fisheries are other industries.
- Narsapur is the centre of education for all the surrounding villages and smaller towns. There are six engineering colleges with in a radius of 25 km. There are many Arts & Science colleges (government and private) in the town.
- Dhaveji, a community who got migrated from Gujarat are believed to got migrated to this region about 300 years back
- Yerramilli Narayana Murthy is also the first municipal chairman of Narsapur.
- The town has trains connecting it to the major cities in the state. The Narsapur Express connecting the town to the capital Hyderabad is a part of the town's daily life. It is also connected to Vizag and Tirupati.
- Famous Telugu movie directors Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry, known as Jandhyala & Satti Raju lakshmi narayana(Bapu)were born here.Bapu's mother is daughter of Nidumolu family
- Freedom Fighter Chilakamarthi Lakshmi NarasimhamChilakamarthi Lakshmi NarasimhamChilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham was an Indian playwright, novelist and author of short stories, who wrote in the Telugu language. He was a romantic and a social reformer in the tradition founded by Veeresalingam...
Studied in Mission High School, Narsapur.
- Sri Sripada Lakshmi Narasimham - the great intellectual, scholar, philosopher, respected lawyer, trade union leader, and a humanist, who fought for introduction of the bonus payments for P & T class III, IV employees and Banks' employees - lived and died in Narsapuram.
- Gandham Adinarayana murthy famous cine&drama artist is also from Narsapur.
- Publicity Designer Lanka Bhaskar and Director Dhavala Satyam were also from Narsapuram
- The Sole Ghazal singer in Telugu & Guinness record holder Ghazal Srinivas is from this town (www.ghazalsrinivas.com)
- High Court Judge Sri Justice D.S.R. Varma was born at Narsapur
- Famous writer garimella viswanadh worked and lived in Narsapur
Members of Parliament
ramrali writer Dr.Peyyeti Murali Mohana Rao,studied in Taylor High School,and he also studied in Y.N.College Narsapur.Good drama artist who enacted in punarjanma drama written by Bellamkonda Ramadasu as Syamala and won first prize. SVVKN Rajabahaddur acted as hero.NidamoluRamarao acted as villon.Nekkanti Radhakrishna acted as father of hero.| Lok Sabha | Duration | Name of M.P. | Party Affiliation |
| Second | 1957-62 | Uddaraju Ramam | Communist Party of India Communist Party of India The Communist Party of India is a national political party in India. In the Indian communist movement, there are different views on exactly when the Indian communist party was founded. The date maintained as the foundation day by CPI is 26 December 1925... |
| Third | 1962-67 | D. Balaramaraju | 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... |
| Fourth | 1967-71 | D. B. Raju | 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... |
| Fifth | 1971-77 | M. T. Raju | 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... |
| Sixth | 1977-80 | Subhash Chandra Bose Alluri | 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... |
| Seventh | 1980-84 | Subhash Chandra Bose Alluri | 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... |
| Eighth | 1984-89 | Bhupathiraju Vijayakumar Raju | 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... |
| Ninth | 1989-91 | Bhupathiraju Vijayakumar Raju | 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... |
| Tenth | 1991-96 | Bhupathiraju Vijayakumar Raju | 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... |
| Eleventh | 1996-98 | subbarayudu | 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... |
| Twelfth | 1998-99 | Kanumuri Bapiraju | 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... |
| Thirteenth | 1999-04 | Venkata Krishnam Raju Uppalapati | Bharatiya Janata Party Bharatiya Janata Party The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament... |
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Educational institutions
- Sri Pichupalem Municipal High School
- Sri Rama Krishna Degree College
- Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology (SCET)
- Swarnandhra Institute of Engineering & Technology(SIET)
- Narsapur Institute of Technology(NIT)
- Vijetha Institute of Technology & Sciences(VITS)
- Sri Surya Junior College
- Viveka Bala Bharathi
- Sri Ramakrishna educational academy
- Sri Akshara talent school
- Mission High School
- Sri Yerramilli Narayanamurthy CollegeSri Yerramilli Narayanamurthy CollegeSri Yerramilli Narayanamurthy College, popularly known as Sri Y.N. College, was established in 1949 in the Narsapur town of West Godavari on the banks of river Vasista Godavari. The college has grown to a huge institution offering nine P.G...
(YN College)] - Flaiz Memorial Seventhday Adventist High School & College
- Taylor High School
- BGBS Women's College
- Gautami Junior College
- Sunshine School
- Sri Nukala Somasundaram Municipal High School
- J.Sikile School
- J.Sikile Academy
- St. Theresa Vocational Junior College
- Beracha Vocational Collage
- Visison Vocational Collage
- Vasista School
- Peechupalem High School
- KVJ English medium high school
- Mission English medium school
- Rustumbada municipal high school
- Vidya Public School
- Gayatri Public School
- Gowthami Public School
- Ruth Junior College
- Chaitanya Techno School, near valendar revu, narsapur
- Ruth Junior College
- Gowthami Foundation School
- Dattatreya Educational Academy
- Swarna Bharathi Vocational Jr.College
- Sri Surya Degree college
- kasturibha gandhi highschool(gottumukkala school)
Surrounding Hamlets
- Mogaltur
- Chittavaram
'* CHAMAKURI PALEM' [Gannabathula Venkata Naresh (G.V) Area]
- LIKHITHAPUDI
- Pasaladeevi
- Gondi
- Perupalem
- Seetharampuram
- Agarthipalem
- Vemuladeevi
- Dharbarevu
- Laxmaneswaram
- Bynapalem
- L.B.Charla= LINGABOYINA CHARLA IS VERY FAMOUS PLACE
- Enuguvanilanka
- Navarasapuram
- Saripalli
- Rajullanka
- Chinna Mamidipalli
- Yerramsetti varipalem
- Peetani meraka
- Digamarru
- Rustumbada
- Mallavaram
- Mallavaram pedha lanka
- Kopparru
- Mutyalapalli
- Jettipalem
- Ramannapalem
- Seetharampuram
- Mamidipalli
- Sarava
- PEDA SARAVA, MADHYA SARAVA, CHINA SARAVA
- Ramannapalem
- Matyapuri
- Madavayyapalem
- Sriharipeta
- Ponnapalli
- K.P.Palem [Andey Leela Prasad & Sunkara Narasimha rao(andeyvari meraka) area]