30-528: Rayachoti (also known as "Rachaveedu", "Rayachoty", and "Rajaveedu") is a Municipality and District headquarters of Annamayya district which is formed after Rajampet (Lok Sabha constituency) of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . Rayachoti is the headquarters of Rayachoti revenue division and is one of the oldest towns in Andhra Pradesh. As of the 2011 Indian census , Rayachoti is classified as
60-404: A municipal city in the district of YSR, Andhra Pradesh. The city of Rayachoti is divided into 34 wards, and city elections are held every 5 years. The Rayachoti Municipality has a population of 91,234 of which 46,517 are males and 44,717 are females. The population of children aged 0–6 is 11,446, comprising 12.55% of the total population of Rayachoti. In Rayachoti Municipality, the female sex ratio
90-499: A sub-collector. The mandals are: There is one Lok Sabha constituency named Rajampet , along with six assembly constituencies in the district. The assembly constituencies are given below. There are three municipalities and one nagar panchayat in the district. Agriculture is the main economic activity in the district. The major crops include paddy, groundnut, sunflower, cotton, and betel leaves. The main horticultural crops are mango, papaya, banana, lemon, and sweet orange. As of
120-466: Is 11,446, comprising 12.55% of the total population of Rayachoti. In Rayachoti Municipality, the female sex ratio is 961, lower than the state average of 993. The child sex ratio in Rayachoti is also lower, around 898 compared to an Andhra Pradesh state average of 939. The literacy rate of Rayachoti City is 73.58%, higher than the state average of 67.02%. In Rayachoti, Male literacy is around 82.07% while
150-465: Is 73% and female literacy is 51%. Most adolescents leave the region upon graduation due to lack of employment opportunities. The town has one of the oldest Teacher Training Institutes (DIET) in the region, dating back to the British occupation . There is an engineering college and a government polytechnic college in Rayachoti town. The town lacks more technical facilities and a medical college. Recently
180-464: Is 961, lower than the state average of 993. The child sex ratio in Rayachoti is also lower, around 898 compared to an Andhra Pradesh state average of 939. The literacy rate of Rayachoti City is 73.58%, higher than the state average of 67.02%. In Rayachoti, Male literacy is around 82.07% while the female literacy rate is 64.84%. Rayachoti Municipality has total administration over 20,452 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It
210-486: Is a well-known megalithic site. Nandalur is an important Buddhist site in the district, along with Tallapaka , Rajampeta , Konduru, and Khazipeta. Annamayya district is located in the extreme southwestern part of Andhra Pradesh , within the geographical coordinates of 13° 19’ 55” to 14° 42’ 32” northern latitude and 78° 18’ 55” to 79° 20’ 26” eastern longitude. It is part of the Rayalaseema region. The district
240-562: Is also authorised to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. It is a 3rd largest town by population, education, financial and economic after the Kadapa and Proddutur. RMC Consists of 34 Wards Rayachoti was historically governed by a wide array of kingdoms, sultanates, and empires. It used to be known as 'Rachouty' or 'Rachoutee'. List of nations governing Rayachoti: Rayachoti
270-642: Is another notable educational institution in Madanapalle . The district has several institutions for engineering, including Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences (AITS), Narayanadri Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), and Sri Sai Institute of Science (SSITS). The prominent religious sites in the district include the Sri Parasurameshwara Temple in Attirala and
300-480: Is bordered to the north by Kadapa District , to the west by Sri Sathya Sai district , and to the south by Chikballapur and Kolar districts of Karnataka and Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh . To the east, it is bordered by Nellore and Tirupati districts of Andhra Pradesh . The Palakonda Hills, also known as the Seshachalam Hills, Nallamalais, and Lankamalais, are the major hill ranges in
330-488: Is on the Guntakal-Pakala-Tirupati line that passes through the district. Kadapa railway station is the nearest major railway station, situated 51 km from Rayachoti. The nearest small airport is Kadapa Airport , located 54 kilometres (34 mi) from Rayachoti. The nearest major airport is Tirupati International Airport , which is 130 kilometres (81 mi) away from Rayachoti. According to
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#1732787185762360-425: Is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh , established in 2022. Rayachoti serves as the district's administrative headquarters, while Madanapalle is the most populous city in the district. The district is named after Annamacharya , a 15th-century Hindu saint from Tallapaka , Rajampeta , and the earliest known Indian musician to compose songs called sankirtanas in praise of
390-404: Is provided by both government-aided and private schools under the state's School Education Department. The languages of instruction followed by different schools include English, Telugu and Urdu . Rayachoti has a literacy rate of 61.6%; male literacy is 73% and female literacy is 51%. Most adolescents leave the region upon graduation due to lack of employment opportunities. The town has one of
420-498: Is well connected by road, rail (in construction) and air (45 km to Kadapa Airport). There are 9 main roads within the town. Three National highways pass through the town. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from the Rayachoti bus Depot. There is a railway station under construction in Rayachoti under the Kadapa-Bangalore railway project. Primary and secondary school education
450-451: The IPL 4. Bindu Madhavi , Tamil actress 5. Jiddu Krishnamurthy , Indian philosopher CPO (2022). District Hand Book of Statistics – 2020 Annamayya district (PDF) . Rayachoti Rayachoti (also known as "Rachaveedu", "Rayachoty", and "Rajaveedu") is a Municipality and District headquarters of Annamayya district which is formed after Rajampet (Lok Sabha constituency) of
480-491: The 2011 census, the district has a literacy rate of 64.63%, which is lower than the state literacy rate of 67.35%. As of 2019–20, the district has 1,975 primary schools, 391 upper primary schools, 553 high schools, 128 junior colleges, 59 degree colleges, and 82 professional and postgraduate colleges. Rishi Valley School , founded by Jiddu Krishnamurti , is known for developing the popular multi-grade teaching methodology. Besant Theosophical College , founded by Annie Besant ,
510-526: The Andhra Pradesh state government announced that Rayachoti will be administered under the Annamayya Urban Development Agency, which is the good sign for future economic growth in this region. Rayachoti is known for its thousand-year old temple dedicated to Lord Sri Veerabhadra Swamy (also called Dakshina Kaasi). The temple is located on the bank of Mandavya river. This temple is unique in that Daksha Prajapati appears to be in
540-456: The Hindu deity Venkateswara . Annamayya district was formed on 4 April 2022 from parts of the former Chittoor and YSR districts as part of the reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh districts, using parliamentary constituencies as the basis for the new boundaries. Rayachoti is home to many megalithic sites and stone circles. Devandlapalli, located in the T. Sundupalle mandal of the district,
570-506: The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . Rayachoti is the headquarters of Rayachoti revenue division and is one of the oldest towns in Andhra Pradesh. As of the 2011 Indian census , Rayachoti is classified as a municipal city in the district of YSR, Andhra Pradesh. The city of Rayachoti is divided into 34 wards, and city elections are held every 5 years. The Rayachoti Municipality has a population of 91,234 of which 46,517 are males and 44,717 are females. The population of children aged 0–6
600-432: The Rayachoti bus Depot. There is a railway station under construction in Rayachoti under the Kadapa-Bangalore railway project. Primary and secondary school education is provided by both government-aided and private schools under the state's School Education Department. The languages of instruction followed by different schools include English, Telugu and Urdu . Rayachoti has a literacy rate of 61.6%; male literacy
630-769: The Sowmyanadha Swamy Temple in Nandalur . Horsley Hills is a major hill station in the region. Volcanogenic bedded barytes located at Mangampet in the Obulavaripalle mandal have been declared a geo-heritage site by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for their protection, maintenance, promotion, and enhancement of geotourism . 1. Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy , former Chief Minister United Andhra Pradesh 2. Kiran Abbavaram , Tollywood actor 3. Harishankar Reddy , played for CSK in
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#1732787185762660-492: The district's area. Barytes, limestone, and asbestos are the major minerals found here. The average annual rainfall is 743.7 mm, generally increasing from the northwest to the southeast of the district. According to the 2011 census, Annamayya District had a population of 1,697,308, of which 391,511 (23.07%) lived in urban areas. The district has a sex ratio of 989 females for every 1,000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes account for 228,501 (13.46%) and 62,475 (3.68%) of
690-561: The district. Additionally, the proposed NH 370, which will connect Nellore to Ananthapuram (Nellore–Rapur–Rajampet–Rayachoti–Kadiri–Ananthapuram), is currently under planning and will also pass through the district. As of 2019–20, the district is served by a broad-gauge railway line measuring 195.13 km in length, with 24 railway stations that are part of the Guntakal railway division of South Central Railway Zone . The Madanapalle Road railway station, located 12 km from Madanapalle ,
720-606: The district. The Cheyyeru River is the main river of the district, joining the Penneru River at Gundlamada in Vontimitta Mandal. The bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) and Madras langur are commonly found in the area. Tigers, leopards, and other wild animals can still be seen in the hill ranges. The grey partridge ( kamju in Telugu) and quail are commonly seen in the forests and countryside. Black soil occupies 23.7% of
750-440: The female literacy rate is 64.84%. Rayachoti Municipality has total administration over 20,452 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorised to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. It is a 3rd largest town by population, education, financial and economic after the Kadapa and Proddutur. RMC Consists of 34 Wards Rayachoti
780-485: The fiscal year 2019–20, the gross cropped area is 171,617 hectares, while the gross irrigated area is 66,281 hectares. The Pincha and Annamayya irrigation projects are the major irrigation initiatives in the district. The road network of the district consists of 301.59 km of National Highways, 330.46 km of State Highways, 831.91 km of major district roads, and 4,131.43 km of Panchayat Raj roads. National Highways NH 716 , NH 40 , and NH 71 pass through
810-475: The good sign for future economic growth in this region. Rayachoti is known for its thousand-year old temple dedicated to Lord Sri Veerabhadra Swamy (also called Dakshina Kaasi). The temple is located on the bank of Mandavya river. This temple is unique in that Daksha Prajapati appears to be in the worshipping form of the Lord Veerabhadra Swamy. Annamayya district Annamayya district
840-399: The oldest Teacher Training Institutes (DIET) in the region, dating back to the British occupation . There is an engineering college and a government polytechnic college in Rayachoti town. The town lacks more technical facilities and a medical college. Recently the Andhra Pradesh state government announced that Rayachoti will be administered under the Annamayya Urban Development Agency, which is
870-412: The population, respectively. Languages of Annamayya district based on the 2011 census According to the 2011 census, 81.91% of the population spoke Telugu , 16.40% spoke Urdu , and 1.04% spoke Lambadi as their first language. The district is divided into three revenue divisions: Madanapalle , Rajampeta , and Rayachoti . These are further subdivided into a total of 30 mandals, each headed by
900-440: Was historically governed by a wide array of kingdoms, sultanates, and empires. It used to be known as 'Rachouty' or 'Rachoutee'. List of nations governing Rayachoti: Rayachoti is well connected by road, rail (in construction) and air (45 km to Kadapa Airport). There are 9 main roads within the town. Three National highways pass through the town. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from
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