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== History ==
== History ==
Nellore district formed part of the composite Madras State till 1 October 1953. On 1 November 1956 when the states were reorganized on a linguistic basis, this district came under the Andhra Pradesh State.<ref name= ‘nellore’>{{cite web| url = https://spsnellore.ap.gov.in/history/ | title=  Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District| publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 25 September 2023}}</ref>
Nellore district formed part of the composite Madras State till 1 October 1953. On 1 November 1956 when the states were reorganized on a linguistic basis, this district came under the Andhra Pradesh State.<ref name= "nellore">{{cite web| url = https://spsnellore.ap.gov.in/history/ | title=  Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District| publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 25 September 2023}}</ref>


In 1970 Prakasam district was formed from parts of Guntur, Kurnool, and Nellore districts.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210320121214/http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title= Districts of India | work=  Gwillim Law |publisher= Wayback Machine, archived 20 March 2021 | access-date = 25 September 2023}}</ref>
In 1970 Prakasam district was formed from parts of Guntur, Kurnool, and Nellore districts.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210320121214/http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title= Districts of India | work=  Gwillim Law |publisher= Wayback Machine, archived 20 March 2021 | access-date = 25 September 2023}}</ref>


Tirupati District formed from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from  old Nellore district on 4 April, 2022.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/history/  | title= Tirupati District | work=History  |publisher= Government of Andhra  Pradesh | access-date = 25 September 2023}}</ref>
Tirupati District formed from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from  old Nellore district on 4 April 2022.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/history/  | title= Tirupati District | work=History  |publisher= Government of Andhra  Pradesh | access-date = 25 September 2023}}</ref>


The name of Nellore district has been changed as Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District on 4  June, 2008. <ref name= ‘nellore’/>
The name of Nellore district has been changed as Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District on 4  June 2008.<ref name= "nellore"/>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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Venkatachalam mandal
Venkatachalam mandal is located in Andhra Pradesh
Venkatachalam mandal
Venkatachalam mandal
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 14°19′00″N 79°55′00″E / 14.3167°N 79.9167°E / 14.3167; 79.9167
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictNellore district
HeadquartersVenkatachalam
Area
 • Total311 km2 (120 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total61,275
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
 • Literacy54.30%
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
524320
Telephone code08622
Vehicle registrationAP
Websitespsnellore.ap.gov.in

Venkatachalam is one of the 28 mandals in the Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

History[edit | edit source]

Nellore district formed part of the composite Madras State till 1 October 1953. On 1 November 1956 when the states were reorganized on a linguistic basis, this district came under the Andhra Pradesh State.[1]

In 1970 Prakasam district was formed from parts of Guntur, Kurnool, and Nellore districts.[2]

Tirupati District formed from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from old Nellore district on 4 April 2022.[3]

The name of Nellore district has been changed as Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District on 4 June 2008.[1]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Venkatachellam is located at 14°19′00″N 79°55′00″E / 14.3167°N 79.9167°E / 14.3167; 79.9167. It has an average elevation of 20 meters (68 feet).

Venkatachalam mandal covers an area of 311 sq km.[4]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Venkatachalam mandal has a total population of 61,275.[4]

Venkatachalam mandal has a literacy rate of 54.30%.[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District". Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "Districts of India". Gwillim Law. Wayback Machine, archived 20 March 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Tirupati District". History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Venkatachalam". Indian Village directory. Retrieved 28 September 2023.