Nandyal district

Nandyal district is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh with Nandyal as its administrative headquarters, it was formed on 4 April 2022 to become one of the resultant 26 districts and one of the six district in Rayalaseema region. The district consists of Nandyal revenue division and a newly formed Dhone revenue division and Atmakur revenue division from Kurnool district.

Nandyal district
District of Andhra Pradesh
Clockwise from top-left: Lower temple, Ahobilam, Belum Caves, Yaganti Umamaheshwara Temple, Shivanandishwara Temple in Kadamala Kalva, Srisailam Reservoir
Location of Nandyal district
Coordinates: 15.5°N 78.5°E / 15.5; 78.5
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
RegionRayalaseema
Formed4 April 2022
Founded byGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
HeadquartersNandyal
Administrative Divisions
Government
 • District collectorDr.Manazir Jeelani Samoon IAS, Collector and District Magistrate
Area
[1]
 • Total9,681 km2 (3,738 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,781,777
 • Density180/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Websitenandyal.ap.gov.in


Etymology

The district derived its name from its headquarters Nandyal.

History

Belum Caves are geologically and historically important caves in the district. There are indications that Jain and Buddhist monks were occupying these caves centuries ago. Many Buddhists relics were found inside the caves. These relics are now housed in Museum at Anantapur. Archaeological survey of India (ASI) found remnants of vessels and other artifacts of pre-Buddhist era and has dated the remnants of vessels found in the caves to 4500 BC.[2]

Geography

Nandyal district lies between the northern latitudes of 15° 27’ 49’’ and eastern longitudes of 78° 28’ 43’’. The altitude of the district varies from 100 ft above the mean sea level. This district is bounded on the north by Krishna rivers as well as Mahabubnagar district of Telangana State, on the south by Kadapa district and Anantapur Districts on the west by the Kurnool district and on the east by Prakasam District.[1]

Demographics
Religion in Nandyal district based on 2011 Census[3]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 79.93%
Islam
 
 18.86%
Christianity
 
 0.80%
Other or not stated
 
 0.41%
Distribution of religions

Based on the 2011 census Nandyal district had a population of 1,781,777, of which 385,185 (21.62%) live in urban areas. Nandyal district has a sex ratio of 985 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 322,825 (18.12%) and 52,784 (2.96%) of the population respectively.[4]: 77–81 

Languages of Nandyal district based on 2011 Census[5]

  Telugu (81.08%)
  Urdu (17.25%)
  Others (1.67%)

Based on the 2011 census, 81.08% of the population spoke Telugu and 17.25% Urdu as their first language.[5]

Politics

There are one parliamentary and six assembly constituencies in Nandyal district. The parliamentary constituencies are Nandyal The assembly constituencies are given below.[6]

Constituency number Name Reserved for
(SC/ST/None)		 Parliament
134 Allagadda None Nandyal
135 Srisailam None
136 Nandikotkur SC
139 Nandyal None
140 Banaganapalle None
141 Dhone None
138 Panyam (partially) None

Administrative divisions
Nandyal district revenue divisions
Nandyal district revenue divisions

The district has three revenue divisions, namely Atmakur, Nandyal and Dhone, each headed by a sub collector. These revenue divisions are divided into 29 mandals. The district consists of 6 municipalities. Nandyal, Dhone, Atmakur, Allagadda, Bethamcherla and Nandikotkur are the six municipalities.[7][8][9][10][11]

Mandals

Mandals of Nandyal district (Overpass-turbo)

There are 10 mandals in Atmakur division, 6 mandals in Dhone division and 14 mandals in Nandyal. 30 mandals under their revenue divisions are listed below:

  1. Atmakur revenue division
    1. Atmakur
    2. Bandi Atmakur
    3. Jupadu Bunglow
    4. Kothapalle
    5. Miduthuru
    6. Nandikotkur
    7. Pagidyala
    8. Pamulapadu
    9. Srisailam
    10. Velugodu
  2. Dhone revenue division
    1. Banaganapalli
    2. Bethamcherla
    3. Dhone
    4. Koilkuntla
    5. Owk
    6. Peapully
  3. Nandyal revenue division
    1. Allagadda
    2. Chagalamarri
    3. Dornipadu
    4. Gadivemula
    5. Gospadu
    6. Kolimigundla
    7. Mahanandi
    8. Nandyal Rural
    9. Nandyal Urban
    10. Panyam
    11. Rudravaram
    12. Sanjamala
    13. Sirivella
    14. Uyyalawada

Cities and towns
Cities and towns in Nandyal district
City / Town Civic status of city/town Revenue Division 2011 Census

population

Nandyal Special Grade Municipality Nandyal 211,424
Dhone Grade - 1 Municipality Dhone 70,242
Nandikotkur Grade - 2 Municipality Atmakur 46,593
Atmakur Grade - 3 Municipality Atmakur 45,703
Allagadda Grade - 2 Municipality Nandyal 41,697
Bethamcherla Nagar Panchayat Dhone 38,994

Tourism

There are several tourism attractions in the district. [12]

Notable people

Pendekanti Venkatasubbaiah, who served as central minister and governor was born at Sanjamala.

References
  1. CPO 2022, p. 1.
  2. Show Caves of India: Belum Caves
  3. "Population by Religion - Andhra Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  4. "District Census Hand Book – Kurnool" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  5. "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  6. "District-wise Assembly-Constituencies". ceoandhra.nic.in.
  7. CPO 2022, p. XVII.
  8. Raghavendra, V. (26 January 2022). "With creation of 13 new districts, AP now has 26 districts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  9. "AP issues draft gazette notification on 26 districts". Deccan Chronicle. 26 January 2022. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  10. "New districts to come into force on April 4". The Hindu. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం". Eenadu.net (in Telugu). 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. "Places of interest - Nandyal district". Nandyal district. Retrieved 18 April 2023.

Books

CPO (2022). District Hand Book of Statistics – 2020, Nandyal district (Compiled as per the new district boundary) (PDF).

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