47-570: Mogalthuru is a village in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . It was a princely estate during the British rule . Mogalthuru is located at 16°25′00″N 81°36′00″E / 16.4167°N 81.6000°E / 16.4167; 81.6000 . It has an average elevation of 1 meter (6 feet). NH 214A passes through the village. Mogalturru is known for
94-742: A fishing harbor in Narsapuram in September 2021. The primary and secondary schools are maintained by the government under the state's School Education Department of the state, supplemented by private institutions. According to the school information report for the 2015–16 academic year, there are a total of 4,408 schools. They include 19 government, 2,664 mandal and zilla parishads, 1 residential schools, 1,344 private schools, 3 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), 208 municipal schools, and 169 other types of schools. The total number of students enrolled in primary, upper primary, and high schools within
141-408: A population density of 509/km (1,320/sq mi), which is the fourth-most densely populated district in the state. Its population growth rate between 2001–2011 was 3.45%. West Godavari has a sex ratio of 1004 females for every 1000 males and stands at the eighth position. It has the highest literacy rate among all Andhra Pradesh districts with 26,52,389 (74.63%) literate residents. 20.6% of
188-586: A population of 24,189. The total population constituted of, 12,089 males, and 12,100 females with a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. 2,347 children were in the age group of 0–6 years, with the sex ratio of 987. The average literacy rate stood at 75.02%. Barrister Parvatisam West Godavari district The West Godavari district is a coastal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh with an administrative headquarters in Bhimavaram . As of
235-566: A population of 4,517,398 with a density of 518 persons per km . The total population constitute, 2,267,375 males and 2,250,023 females –a ratio of 992 females per 1000 males. The total urban population is 1,843,660 (40.81%). There are 3,009,718 literates with a literacy rate of 73.74%. Krishna district is surrounded on the east by Bay of Bengal , west by Guntur and Bapatla districts and north by Eluru and NTR districts and south by Bay of Bengal . The Krishna district occupies an area of 3,775 square kilometres (1,458 sq mi). It has
282-461: A sub-collector. The list of 26 mandals in Krishna district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below. There are one municipal corporation and four municipalities in the district. Source : Assembly segments of Parliamentary constituencies Agriculture is the main stay of economy. Paddy is the main food crop cutivated. Based on 2019–20 data, the gross cropped area of the district
329-519: A total coastline of 88 km (55 mi). The forest occupies only 9 percent of the total undivided district area. However, it contains Reserved Forest areas in Nandigama , Vijayawada , Tiruvuru , Nuzvid , Gannavaram , Machilipatnam and Divi Seema Talukas. A type of light wood known as ‘Ponuku’ (Gyrocapus Jacquini) is found in the Kondapalli hills. The wood is used for the manufacture of
376-488: A village in Ghantasala mandal of the district. Prominent rulers during this period were Srimukha (founder), Gotamiputra Satakarni and Yajnasri Satakarni (last Satavahana king). The Satavahanas imparted more stability and security to the life of the people of the region for more than four centuries. Pallava Kingdom (AD 340 – AD 500), spread over from Krishna river to Tungabhadra , including Amaravati in
423-554: Is ₹ 45,963 crore (US$ 5.5 billion) and it contributes 8.8% to the gross state domestic product . For the FY 2013–14, the per capita income at current prices was ₹ 86,974 (US$ 1,000). Paddy , banana , sugarcane , and coconut are the main agricultural products cultivated in the district. The agriculture sector contributes ₹ 18,385 crore (US$ 2.2 billion), industries contribute ₹ 7,086 crore (US$ 850 million), and services contribute ₹ 20,491 crore (US$ 2.5 billion) to
470-593: Is located in Machilipatnam. The culture of Krishna district is mostly traditional in rural places and moderately modern in Gudivada and Machilipatnam . It is also famous as the birthplace for Indian classical dance named Kuchipudi . The dialect of Telugu spoken in Krishna is widely considered to be the standard form of Telugu. Kabbadi is the most popular sport, followed by cricket , volleyball , badminton , basketball and tennis . NTR Stadium
517-587: Is the coastal district of Andhra Pradesh . It was formerly called as Machilipatnam District. Later it was renamed as Krishna District after the holy river Krishna, by adding certain Taluks of the abolished Guntur District in 1859. Again in 1925, Krishna District was further divided into Krishna and West Godavari Districts. There are no changes in its jurisdiction except some minor changes (in Divi Taluk and Munagala Paragana). Further Again in 2022 Krishna District
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#1732780371347564-611: Is the largest city of the district with many destinations having Buddhists and archeological importance, such as the Guntupalli Caves , one of the top 30 Indian heritage sites, near the city. Eluru hosts a 74-foot high Buddha statue in the heart of the city. Some of the religious destinations include Dwaraka Tirumala , known by the name of Chinna Tirumala , Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema , and Pancharama Kshetras of Palakollu and Bhimavaram . Other tourist destinations of importance are Perupalem Beach at Narasapuram ,
611-574: The 2011 Census of India , the West Godavari district has a population of 3,936,966 with 1,091,525 households, which is the 11th most populous district in the state. The district's population is approximately equal to the population of Croatia and the American state of Oklahoma . In Andhra Pradesh, the West Godavari district is the 19th largest in terms of area with an area of 7,742 km (2,989 sq mi) (before bifurcation) and has
658-570: The 2011 Census of India , the district has an area of 2,178 km (841 sq mi) and a population of 1,779,935. It is bounded by the Krishna district and Bay of Bengal to the south, East Godavari district to the east, and Eluru district , Kolleru Lake and Upputeru Drain to the northwest. The Eastern Chalukyas ruled coastal Andhra Pradesh from 700 to 1200 CE, with their capital in Vengi. Historical evidence of their rule has been found in
705-537: The Godavari district was divided, Kakinada became the headquarters of East Godavari and Eluru became the headquarters of West Godavari . After the 4 April 2022 bifurcation for a separate Eluru district, Bhimavaram became the new headquarters of the West Godavari district. The district occupies an area of 7,742 km (2,989 sq mi). The district is bounded by the East Godavari district on
752-533: The Kolleru Lake (the largest fresh water lake in the country and a bird sanctuary ), Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage , and Havelock Bridge . The Government of Andhra Pradesh is keen on developing Rajahmundry Airport as an international airport to boost tourism, including helicopter tours over the Godavari districts. The Polavaram Project irrigation system is expected to become another tourist attraction for
799-406: The 2011 census, 93.30% of the population spoke Telugu and 5.97% Urdu as their first language. The parliamentary constituency is Machilipatnam Lok Sabha constituency It comprises the following legislative assembly segments: The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Gudivada , Machilipatnam and Vuyyuru , which are further subdivided into a total of 26 mandals , each headed by
846-591: The British secured at first the divisions of Masulipatnam, Nizampatnam and part of Kondaveedu and later the entire Circars. At first the district was administered by a chief and council at Masulipatnam but in 1794 Collectors, directly responsible to the Board of Revenue, were appointed at Masulipatnam. The Krishna District was formed from the district of Rajahmundry in 1859, when it also included Guntur and West Godavari districts of united Andhra Pradesh. Guntur district
893-696: The East, Bellary in the West and Kancheepuram in the South with capital cities at Venginagar near Eluru and Pithapuram , both in Vengidesa. Bruhitpalayanas , the contemporaries of Pallavas ruled the district with Koduru as their capital. Vishnukundinas (AD 6th century) rulers created cave temples at Mogalrajapuram (now in Vijayawada ) and Undavalli . Eastern chalukyas (AD 615 – AD 1070),
940-725: The North, Eluru district on the Northwest, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on the Southeast, Krishna district on the Southwest. and Bay of Bengal on the south. The Godavari River flows on the east, while the Tammileru River and Kolleru Lake separate it from the Krishna district on the west. West Godavari is a flat region with a slightly slope along the rivers flowing eastward. The three rivers cutting through
987-477: The ancient Kalidindi Zamindari clan and a mud fort connected to the ancient Vishnukundina dynasty. The Zamindari territory expands to West Godavari and parts of Krishna District. The biggest of the ten forts which has survived the ravages of time is the Mogalthuru Fort in which the family of the erstwhile kingdom still lives. Mogalthuru Old Name was KETAKIPURAM. As of 2011 Census of India , Mogalthuru had
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#17327803713471034-639: The district are the Godavari (after which the district is named), the Yerrakaluva , and the Tammileru . Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage , Eluru Canal, Vijayarai Anicut, Tammileru, Jalleru, and the Yerrakaluva reservoirs are the major sources of irrigation. The region has a tropical climate similar to the rest of the Coastal Andhra region. The summers (March–June) are very hot and dry, while
1081-413: The district consist of extremely hot summers and moderately hot winters and may be classified as tropical. The period starting from April to June is the hottest. The annual rainfall in the region is about 1047.68 mm and 66% of it is contributed to by the Southwest monsoon. Black Cotton (57.6 percent), Sand clay loams (22.3 percent), Red loams (19.4 percent), and sandy soils account for balance 0.7% in
1128-619: The district is 1,229 km (764 mi). The district relies mostly on public transport, such as buses of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation . Most of the major national highways, like NH216 and NH165 , pass through towns in the district. The South Central Railway division of Indian Railways operates many passenger routes and freight transport through the district. The Howrah-Chennai main line , Vijayawada–Nidadavolu loop line , and Bhimavaram–Narasapuram branch lines are
1175-595: The district offices and regional offices were centralised in Eluru . During the Madras Presidency in 1823, the District of Rajahmundry was created. It was reorganised in 1859 and bifurcated into the Godavari and Krishna districts. During British rule, Rajahmundry was the headquarters of Godavari district, which was further bifurcated into the East Godavari and West Godavari districts in 1925. When
1222-464: The district was 522,793 during the 2015-16 school year. Krishna district Krishna district is a district in the coastal Andhra Region in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh , with Machilipatnam as its administrative headquarters. It is surrounded on the East by Bay of Bengal , West by Guntur , Bapatla and North by Eluru and NTR districts and South again by Bay of Bengal . Krishna District with its district headquarters at Machilipatnam
1269-448: The district's population lives in urban areas. After bifurcation, the district had a population of 1,779,935, with a sex ratio of 1002 females to 1000 males. 468,924 (26.35%) of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 289,195 (16.25%) and 15,670 (0.88%) of the population respectively. Telugu was the predominant language, spoken by 98.67% of the population. The gross district domestic product
1316-407: The district. After reorganization the district had a population of 17,35,079, of which 482,513 (27.81%) live in urban areas. Krishna district has a sex ratio of 996 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 73.75%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 346,989 (20.00%) and 37,716 (2.17%) of the population respectively. Languages of Krishna district based on the 2011 Census Based on
1363-502: The district. Narasapuram (Lok Sabha constituency) Narasapuram Lok Sabha constituency presently comprises the following Legislative Assembly segments: The new West Godavari district has three revenue divisions in Bhimavaram , Tadepalligudem and Narasapuram . These revenue divisions divide the district into 20 mandals . These 20 mandals consists of 296 Revenue villages , 6 municipalities ( Narasapuram , Palakollu , Tadepalligudem , Tanuku , and Bhimavaram, Akiveedu. Before
1410-601: The district. Shrimp production is also a main activity along with fish farming . The woolen pile carpet industry in Eluru produces eco-friendly carpets from exported wool. Telugu is the most widely spoken language. The Vedas, which have oral heritage recognition by UNESCO , are taught at the Sri Venkateswara Veda Patasala of the district's Bhimavaram village. The district is well known for its wool-pile carpets and hand woven products. Eluru
1457-400: The district. Nearest major railway station is Vijayawada Junction railway station at a distance of 80Km from Machilipatnam by train. The Machilipatnam Port is currently under construction. The Port will have an initial cargo capacity of 35 million tonnes (35 MMTPA), through four berths-three general cargo berths and one coal terminal. The Port is scheduled to be completed in two years. In
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1504-784: The early 14th century with Orugallu as their capital. They are followed by Musunuri Nayaks who rebelled against Delhi sultanate and won. Musunuri Nayaks constructed various forts in South India including Hampi and ruled many states of India independently. Reddy dynasty a subordinate of Musunuri Kapaya Naidu established himself in the hill fort of Kondaveedu. The Kondaveedu Reddis were great patrons of Telugu literature. The poet Srinadha and his brother-in-law Bammera Pothana flourished at his court. Gajapathis of Odisha : Kapileswarapuram named in honour of Kapileswara Gajapathi now in Pamidimukkala mandal exists to this day. He
1551-493: The entire Andhra country was under the control of a single ruler under their reign. The Eastern Chalukyas were credited with the excavations of the cave temple at Undavalli , rock cut shrines, and Shiva temples. Cholas ruled this region with their capital located at Rajamahendri . It was during Rajaraja Narendra's reign that Nannayya Bhattu translated the Mahabharata into Telugu . Kakatiyas ruled this region up to
1598-548: The formation of mandals, the district was administered through a system of talukas. In 1978, the number of talukas in the West Godavari district increased from 8 to 19. In 1985, the 19 talukas were divided into 46 mandals. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014 , merged two mandals from Telangana into the West Godavari District for unified governance over the Polavaram Project , increasing
1645-491: The future, the capacity of the four-berth deep water port will be increased to 116 million tonnes (116 MMTPA) as the cargo traffic increases gradually. Krishna district is served by Vijayawada International airport located in Gannavaram at a distance of 67.9 km from Machilipatnam. Dr.Gururaju Government Homoeo Medical college and Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy are located in Gudivada . Krishna University
1692-477: The gross district domestic product. The major products contributing to the gross value added of the district from agriculture and allied services are the previously listed agricultural products, as well as milk , meat , and fisheries . The gross value added to the industrial and service sector is contributed from construction , electricity , manufacturing , unorganised trade, and transport . Cashew nut , mango and tobacco are other important produce from
1739-508: The major lines and sections that provide rail connectivity in the district. The Kovvur - Bhadrachalam Railway line and Kotipalli - Narsapur Railway line are the major railway projects in the district. National Waterway 4 passes through the district and connects Puducherry with Kakinada and Rajahmundry via Tadepalligudem , Eluru . It has access to the Bay of Bengal at Narsapuram . The Andhra Pradesh state government began construction of
1786-699: The nearby villages of Pedavegi and Guntupalli (Jilakarragudem). Eluru then became a part of the Kalinga Empire until 1471 CE before conquest by the Gajapati Empire . In 1515 CE, Sri Krishna Deva Raya captured it. After the fall of the Vijayanagara Kingdom , it was ruled by the Qutb Shahi Dynasty 's Sultans of Golkonda. On 15 April 1925, the West Godavari District was formed with Bhimavaram as its headquarters, and all of
1833-420: The total mandals to 48. in 1971 Formed in 1985 Formed in 1985 wards Formation Year Population Population Population Population Population Population Populations There is one parliamentary and seven assembly constituencies in the district. The parliamentary constituency is Narsapuram (Lok Sabha constituency) The Assembly constituencies are: The total road length of state highways in
1880-424: The well known Kondpalli toys. The most noticeable trees are pterocarpus, Terminalia, Anogeissus and Logustroeinai and Casuarina. Panthers, dholes, jungle cats, foxes, bears and other carnivorous mammalian fauna are found here. Deer, spotted deer sambar, blackbuck and other herbivorous animals are found in the inland forests. The district has a large number of Murrah buffaloes and cows. The climatic conditions of
1927-416: The winters are much cooler. The temperatures in the summers often rise over 40 °C during the day. The rainy season (July–December) is considered the best time for tourist visits, as the fields are bright green with paddy crops, rivers are flowing with monsoon water, and climate is relatively cool. There are several large mensions scattered around the Godavari area that once belonged to zamindars . As of
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1974-568: The year 1611 the English founded their settlement at Masulipatnam which remained their headquarters until they finally moved to Madras in 1641. The Dutch and French also had settlements at Masulipatnam . Upon the death of the old Nizam-ul-Mulk in June 1748, his heirs strove for the succession with the support of the English and the French. When Nizam Ali Khan was proclaimed ruler of Golconda in 1761,
2021-492: Was 3.76 Lakh Hectares of which gross irrigated area was 2.42 lakh Hectares. Other products produced include sugarcane , mango , tomato, milk, meat and fisheries . NH 65 from Pune to Machilipatnam , NH 165 from Pamarru to Palakollu , NH 216 from Ongole to Kathipudi pass through the district. There exists 97 km (60 mi) of rail network in the district. Gudivada Junction railway station and Machilipatnam railway station are prominent railway stations in
2068-407: Was created from Krishna district in 1904. Similarly West Godavari district was created from Krishna district in 1925. Krishna District had 10 Talukas in 1971. In 1978 they were increased to 21 Talukas. In 1985, Mandal system was created and 50 mandals were formed in the district. In 2022 Krishna district was divided into Krishna and NTR districts. As of 2011 census of India , the district had
2115-922: Was divided into Krishna and NTR Districts. It was named after the Krishna River (also known as Krishnaveni in literature) the third longest river in India. The river flows through the district before it empties itself into Bay of Bengal , near Hamsaladevi village. The history of this region dates back to the 2nd century BCE. The area was ruled by the Satavahanas (230 BC – AD 227); Pallavas (AD 340 – AD 500), Chalukyas (AD 615 – 1070 AD) and later by Cholas , Kakatiyas , Musunuri Nayaks , Reddy dynasty and Gajapati kings of Odisha . Satavahana period (230 BC – AD 227): The Satavahanas ruled this region with headquarters at Srikakulam , at present
2162-575: Was succeeded by Vidyadhara Gajapathi who built Vidyadharapuram (now in Vijayawada ) and constructed a reservoir at Kondapalli . Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara empire conquered this region in the early 16th century. Then this region became part of the Kingdom of Golconda in 1550 which was founded by Sultan Quli Qutub Shah as part of the Qutb Shahis in 1512. Abu-l-Hussain Shah known as Tanisha
2209-576: Was the last ruler of Qutab Shahi dynasty. Aurangazeb ruled this region as part of the province of Golconda . Asaf Jah who was appointed as subedar or viceroy of the Deccan in AD 1713 with the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk. The province of Golconda comprised five Nawabs’ charges viz. Arcot, Cuddapah, Kurnool, Rajahmundry and Chicacole (Srikakulam). This region was part of the Nawab of Rajahmundry . The British : In
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