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| '''Nandyal''' is a city in ] of the ]n state of ]. It is a ] and the headquarters of Nandyal ] in Nandyal revenue division.<ref name=census /><ref>{{cite web|title=Kurnool District Mandals |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India |access-date=19 January 2015|page=339|format=PDF}}</ref> | '''Nandyal''' is a city in ] of the ]n state of ]. It is a ] and the headquarters of Nandyal ] in Nandyal revenue division.<ref name=census /><ref>{{cite web|title=Kurnool District Mandals |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India |access-date=19 January 2015|page=339|format=PDF}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | In the 2011 ], Nandyal had a population of 211,424 making it the ] most populous town in the state<ref name=population /> | ||
| == Etymology == | |||
| The town was originally called Nandaluru. It derives its name from ], the ] of ]. means house/ dwelling in Sanskrit. Since it is surrounded by nine sacred temples of shiva (]) it is called Nandi Aalaya which, over period of time, became Nandyala or Nandyal, the present name of the place. These nine temples are Prathamanandi, Naganandi, Somanandi, Suryanandi, Garudanandi, Krishnanandi (also called Vishnunandi), ], Vinayakanandi and Shivanandi. These temples draw pilgrims from various places. Nandyal had a population of 211,424 at the time of the 2011 Census. | |||
| == Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
| ⚫ | In the 2011 ], Nandyal had a population of 211,424 making it the ] most populous town in the state.<ref name=population /> | ||
| As of 2011 census, the town had a population of 211,424. The total population constitute, 105,826 males and 105,598 females. | |||
| == History == | |||
| Nandyal has been an important pilgrimage site since the days of the ] Kingdom due to the nine Nandi temples mentioned above. It was the introduction of the railways in 1890, however, that led to its rapid development. It became a municipality in 1900 and was visited, among others, by ], ], ], ],P.V.Narasimha Rao, Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, Pendekanti Venkatasubbiah and many political Leaders across the India. | |||
| == Geography == | |||
| Nandyal is surrounded by hills with the Kundu River on its west, the dense forests of ] to the east and granite mines to the south. | |||
| The City is rich in water sources like reservoirs. These give it an equitable climate throughout the year. However, summers can be particularly hot. The average temperature is around 28 °C. | |||
| == Climate == | == Climate == | ||
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| == Economy == | == Economy == | ||
| ⚫ | The city is a major hub of industry and agriculture. It is rich in ] like ]. There are many ]s and ]s and ]s and industries which produce ], ], ], ], etc. Some of the renowned industries in the City are the Vijaya Dairy, Nandi Dairy, Nandi Pipes, Nandi Polymers, S. P. Y. Agro, Nandi Steels, etc.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brief Industrial Profile of Kurnool District |url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/Kurnool%20dip%20%20amended%20march.pdf|website=Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises|publisher=Government of India|access-date=28 June 2015|pages=11–12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/Nandyal/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=28 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129034333/http://cdma.ap.gov.in/Nandyal/Basic_information_Municipality.html|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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| == Governance == | == Governance == | ||
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| Nandyal municipality was constituted in the year 1899. The jurisdictional area is spread over an area of {{Convert|19|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}.<ref name=municipality /> Its urban agglomeration is spread over an area of {{convert|28.88|km2|abbr=on}} which includes constituents of Nandyal municipality, ]s of Moolasagaram, Noonepalle and partial outgrowths of Udumalpuram, Ayyalur.<ref name=census /> | Nandyal municipality was constituted in the year 1899. The jurisdictional area is spread over an area of {{Convert|19|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}.<ref name=municipality /> Its urban agglomeration is spread over an area of {{convert|28.88|km2|abbr=on}} which includes constituents of Nandyal municipality, ]s of Moolasagaram, Noonepalle and partial outgrowths of Udumalpuram, Ayyalur.<ref name=census /> | ||
| === Politics === | |||
| ] in Municipal High School Nandyal|left]] | |||
| ] was an Indian politician. He was the ] from 15 March 1985 to 25 February 1988 and the ], India from 26 February 1988 to 5 February 1990. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from ] six times and was the ] in both ] and ] cabinet. | |||
| ] was an Indian lawyer, politician, and activist who served as the ninth ] (1991–1996), registered his record-breaking victory in 1992 from ]. ], the sixth ], serving from 1977 to 1982, and the only person to be elected ] unopposed, fought the Lok Sabha election from Nandyal constituency as a Janata Party candidate. He was the only non-Congress candidate to get elected from Andhra Pradesh in that Loksabha elections. He was unanimously elected ] on 26 March 1977. | |||
| Silpa Ravichandra Kishore Reddy from YSRCP is the current MLA (2019-) of Nandyal. ] is serving as the member of parliament (MP) from ]. | |||
| == Culture and tourism == | == Culture and tourism == | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| Nandyal is surrounded by nine sacred temples known as the ''Nava Nandi''. ''Sri ] Uma Maheswara Temple'' near Nandyal has one of the largest Nandi idols of the world. As per the ], the rock grows at a rate of {{Convert|1|in|cm}} per 20 years. Nandyal is also the gateway to ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V18_369.gif|title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 18, page 363 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library|work=uchicago.edu}}</ref> | |||
| == Transport == | == Transport == | ||
| The City is well connected by road and railways. The ] ] (NH 40)] is well connected to Kurnool, Tirupathi, Kadapa etc. | |||
| The ] operates bus services from Nandyal bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref> | The ] operates bus services from Nandyal bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref> | ||
| {{rws|Nandyal}} Junction Railway Station is administered under ] of ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kolakalur railway station info|url=http://indiarailinfo.org/station/map/499?|publisher=India Rail Info|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> | {{rws|Nandyal}} Junction Railway Station is administered under ] of ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kolakalur railway station info|url=http://indiarailinfo.org/station/map/499?|publisher=India Rail Info|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> | ||
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| ==Education== | ==Education== | ||
| The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the ''School Education Department'' of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department |url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=7 November 2016 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archive-date=27 December 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal |url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |website=www.ap.gov.in |access-date=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |archive-date= 7 November 2016 }}</ref> |
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the ''School Education Department'' of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department |url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=7 November 2016 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archive-date=27 December 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal |url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |website=www.ap.gov.in |access-date=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |archive-date= 7 November 2016 }}</ref> | ||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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City in Andhra Pradesh, India
| Nandyal | |
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| City | |
 Nandyal Junction Main Entrance | |
.svg)  NandyalLocation in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°29′N 78°29′E / 15.48°N 78.48°E / 15.48; 78.48 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kurnool |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| Area | |
| • City | 19.00 km (7.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Population | |
| • City | 211,424 |
| • Rank | 19th (in state) |
| • Density | 11,000/km (29,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 211,424 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 518501,518502 |
| Vehicle registration | AP–21 |
| Website | Nandyal Municipality |
Nandyal is a city in Kurnool district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Nandyal mandal in Nandyal revenue division.
Demographics
In the 2011 census of India, Nandyal had a population of 211,424 making it the 15th most populous town in the state.
Climate
| Climate data for Nandyal (1981–2010, extremes 1966–2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 37.4 (99.3) |
40.5 (104.9) |
43.0 (109.4) |
46.1 (115.0) |
46.0 (114.8) |
45.4 (113.7) |
41.8 (107.2) |
39.7 (103.5) |
37.9 (100.2) |
38.2 (100.8) |
35.5 (95.9) |
36.8 (98.2) |
46.1 (115.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.8 (89.2) |
34.8 (94.6) |
38.0 (100.4) |
40.3 (104.5) |
40.6 (105.1) |
37.1 (98.8) |
34.4 (93.9) |
33.2 (91.8) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.5 (86.9) |
34.8 (94.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.9 (62.4) |
19.1 (66.4) |
22.2 (72.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
27.4 (81.3) |
25.9 (78.6) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.3 (75.7) |
23.1 (73.6) |
20.5 (68.9) |
17.5 (63.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 9.2 (48.6) |
12.0 (53.6) |
12.2 (54.0) |
18.5 (65.3) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.5 (63.5) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.5 (65.3) |
16.1 (61.0) |
10.5 (50.9) |
12.7 (54.9) |
9.6 (49.3) |
9.2 (48.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 1.3 (0.05) |
0.9 (0.04) |
3.8 (0.15) |
11.6 (0.46) |
50.7 (2.00) |
93.1 (3.67) |
159.5 (6.28) |
155.7 (6.13) |
159.9 (6.30) |
123.2 (4.85) |
26.5 (1.04) |
2.9 (0.11) |
789.1 (31.07) |
| Average rainy days | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 5.6 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 6.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 44.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 45 | 39 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 60 | 64 | 67 | 63 | 56 | 50 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department | |||||||||||||
Economy
The city is a major hub of industry and agriculture. It is rich in natural resources like marble. There are many rice mills and oil mills and Cotton mills and industries which produce milk, soft drinks, sugar, PVC pipes, etc. Some of the renowned industries in the City are the Vijaya Dairy, Nandi Dairy, Nandi Pipes, Nandi Polymers, S. P. Y. Agro, Nandi Steels, etc.
Governance
Civic administration
Nandyal municipality was constituted in the year 1899. The jurisdictional area is spread over an area of 19 km (7.3 sq mi). Its urban agglomeration is spread over an area of 28.88 km (11.15 sq mi) which includes constituents of Nandyal municipality, out growths of Moolasagaram, Noonepalle and partial outgrowths of Udumalpuram, Ayyalur.
Culture and tourism
Nandyal is surrounded by nine sacred temples known as the Nava Nandi. Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple near Nandyal has one of the largest Nandi idols of the world. As per the Archaeological Survey of India, the rock grows at a rate of 1 inch (2.5 cm) per 20 years. Nandyal is also the gateway to Belum Caves, Mahanandi and Srisailam.
Transport
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Nandyal bus station. Nandyal Junction Railway Station is administered under Guntur railway division of South Central Railways. Kurnool Airport which is being constructed at Orvakal to be commissioned in July 2018 is 50 km from Nandyal. Now it is completed.
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.
See also
- List of cities in Andhra Pradesh by population
- List of municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh
- Maseedupuram
References
- ^ "Basic Information of Municipality". Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department. Government of Telangana. Archived from the original on 14 October 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ "Telangana (India): Districts, Cities, Towns and Outgrowth Wards – Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". citypopulation.de.
- ^ "District Census Handbook – Kurnool" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 12–13, 38, 50. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "Kurnool District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. p. 339. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- "Station: Nandyal Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 539–540. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- "Brief Industrial Profile of Kurnool District" (PDF). Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. Government of India. pp. 11–12. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- "Basic Information of Municipality". Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 18, page 363 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library". uchicago.edu.
- "Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- "Kolakalur railway station info". India Rail Info. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
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