Eluru district
Eluru District | |
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  .jpg)    Clockwise from top-left: Polavaram Project, Abhaya Buddha Statue in Eluru, Eluru Railway Station, South Gopuram of Dwaraka Tirumala Temple, Papikondalu Hills, Kolleru Lake. | |
.svg) Eluru district in Andhra Pradesh | |
 Interactive map of Eluru District | |
| Coordinates: 16°42′54″N 81°07′13″E / 16.7151°N 81.1203°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Coastal Andhra |
| Established | 4 April 2022 |
| Restructured | 16 February 2023 |
| Headquarters | Eluru |
| Mandals | 27 |
| Government | |
| • District collector | K. Vetri Selvi. I A S |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Eluru |
| • MP | Putta Mahesh Kumar |
| • Assembly constituencies | 07 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,579 km2 (2,540 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,006,737 |
| • Density | 305.0/km2 (790.0/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Sex ratio | 1004 |
| PIN | 534 XXX |
| Vehicle registration | AP-37 (former) AP–39 (from 30 January 2019) |
| Major highways | NH-16, NH-216, NH-216A, NH-365BB, NH-516D, NH-516E |
| Website | eluru |
Eluru district is a district in coastal Andhra Region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Eluru is its administrative headquarters. It is formed from erstwhile West Godavari and Krishna districts on 4 April 2022. It was restructured on 16 February 2023 with the transfer of Ganapavaram mandal to West Godavari district
History
Eluru District history has shared common history with West Godavari district, The Eastern Chalukyas ruled coastal Andhra from 700 to 1200, with Vengi, near Pedavegi village, as their capital. Historical pieces of evidence are found at the villages, Pedavegi and Guntupalli (Jilakarragudem). Eluru then became a part of the Kalinga Empire until 1471. Later it fell into the hands of the Gajapati Empire. In 1515, Krishnadevaraya captured it. After the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, it was taken by the Sultan of Golconda Fort, Kutub Shah. Eluru District was formed with Eluru as its headquarters on 4 April 2022. Ganapavaram mandal was shifted to West godavari district on 16 February 2023.
Geography
The district occupies an area of 6,579 square kilometres (2,540 sq mi). The district is bounded by Khammam district and Polavaram district on the north, West Godavari district and Konnasemma District on the south. The Godavari River separates East Godavari district on east and Tammileru River and Kolleru Lake separates it from Krishna district and NTR district on the west.[citation needed]
Topography
Rivers and waterbodies
The district is primarily served by the major river Godavari and three tributaries: Yerrakaluva, Tammileru, and Ramileru. Additionally, a freshwater lake flows through the district, serving as a crucial water source. Recently, the Government of India initiated the Polavaram Project, a water reservoir with the potential to store up to 194.6 TMC of water. This project aims to provide a significant water source for other parts of Andhra Pradesh, with the capacity to divert water to drought-prone areas such as Rayalaseema and other districts through the Buckingham Canal. Originally constructed by the British, the Buckingham Canal is now part of India's Inland Waterway project, designed to facilitate civilian and goods transportation, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving connectivity through waterways.
Climate
The region has a tropical climate similar to the rest of the Coastal Andhra region. The summers (March–June) are hot and dry while the winters are fairly cold. The rainy season (July–December) is often the best time for tourist visits, as fields are brilliantly green with paddy crops, rivers flowing with monsoon water, and a relatively cool climate. The region has long been home to the Indian nobles due to its climate and fertile soil, and several zamindar large mansions are scattered around the Godavari area.[citation needed]
Demographics
At the time of its establishment in 2022, based on 2011 census, the district has a population of 1,937,695. Women number 969,945, making up 50.05% of the district's population. About 1,618,288 people (80.70%) live in rural areas. The urban population is 384,370 (19.84%), spread across four towns. Scheduled Castes number 424,446 (21.90% of the district), while Scheduled Tribes total 121,311 (6.26% of the district).
Politics
There are one parliamentary and seven assembly constituencies in Eluru district. The parliamentary constituencies are
The assembly constituencies are
| Constituency Serial No. | Name | Reserved for Status |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Unguturu | None |
| 64 | Denduluru | None |
| 65 | Eluru | None |
| 67 | Polavaram | ST |
| 68 | Chintalapudi | SC |
| 70 | Nuzvid | None |
| 73 | Kaikalur | None |
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Eluru, Jangareddygudem, and Nuzividu, which are further subdivided into a total of 27 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector.
Mandals
The list of 27 mandals in Eluru district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.
Cities and towns
| Name of the City | Revenue Division | 2011 Census Population |
|---|---|---|
| Eluru | Eluru | 231,250 |
| Nuzvidu | Nuzvidu Division | 58,590 |
| Jangareddygudem | Jangareddygudem Division | 48,994 |
| Chintalapudi | Nuzvidu Division | 25,952 |
| Kaikaluru | Eluru Division | 21,292 |
| Unguturu | 14,280 | |
| Bhimadole | 13,669 | |
| Mudinepalli | 6463 | |
| Chatrai | Nuzvidu Division | 4613 |
| Municipal Body | Civic Status of town | Establishment year |
|---|---|---|
| Eluru | Municipal Corporation | 2005 |
| Nuzvid | Municipality Grade – 3 | 1983 |
| Jangareddygudem | Municipality Grade – 3 | 2011 |
Economy
The woolen pile carpet industry in Eluru produces eco-friendly carpets.
Culture and tourism
There are many landmarks and tourism destinations in the district. Eluru is the largest city of the district with many destinations related to Buddhists and Archeological importance such as Guntupalli Caves near the city. Eluru city hosts a 74-foot high Buddha statue in the heart of the city. Some of the religious destinations include, Dwaraka Tirumala known with the name as Chinna Tirumala, and Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema.
Notable people
- Sekhar Kammula, film director
- Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu, Chief Minister of Madras Presidency
- L. V. Prasad, Indian film producer, actor, director, cinematographer and businessman
- Duvvuri Subbarao, former Reserve Bank Governor
- Silk Smitha, Actress
- Naga Shaurya, Actor
- Baladitya (actor), Actor
References
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- 1 2 3 4 5 "AP: కొత్త జిల్లాల స్వరూపమిదే.. పెద్ద జిల్లా ఏదంటే?". Sakshi (in Telugu). 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- 1 2 3 AP GO Number 158, Part-I, Extraordinary dated 16-Feb-2023 for GO MS No:54, Revenue (Lands IV), dated 16-02-2023
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- ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (30 March 2022). "New districts to come into force on April 4". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022.
- ↑ "కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం". Eenadu.net (in Telugu). 31 March 2022. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- 1 2 "No 158: West Godavari district- transfer of Ganapavaram mandal from Eluru revenue division, Eluru district to Bhimavaram revenue division, West Godavari district - final notification". AP e-gazette. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ↑ Dinakar, Lanka (22 March 2022). "Polavaram is lifeline of Andhra; stop political blame game". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ↑ "Chandrababu Naidu vows to bring Godavari water to Rayalaseema". The Hindu. 28 March 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ↑ "New Act seeks to develop inland waterways in AP". The Times of India. 29 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ↑ "Population by Religion - Andhra Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ↑ "Eluru district - demography". Eluru district. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
- ↑ "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ "District-wise Assembly-Constituencies". ceoandhra.nic.in.
- ↑ Gopi Dara (12 November 2022). "Andhra Pradesh: 3 mandals to be shifted to other divisions | Vijayawada News". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ Nagaraja, G (20 March 2014). "Handmade carpet industry in doldrums". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 March 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ↑ Sajnani, Manohar (2001). Encyclopaedia of tourism resources in India. New Delhi: Kalpaz Pub. p. 66. ISBN 978-81-7835-018-9. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ↑ "Guntupalli caves are selected as India's top 30 heritage sites".
- ↑ "Lord Venkateswara Temple".
- ↑ "Silk Smitha's death continues to be a mystery even after 24 years". The Times of India. 23 September 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ↑ "Oohalu Gusagusalade". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ↑ "Baladitya - Photos, Videos, Birthday, Latest News, Height In Feet - FilmiBeat". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
Bibliography
- DOP (2023). Socio economic survey 2022–23 (PDF). Government of AP. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
