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'''Mangalagirri''' is a town with a municipality in  [[Guntur district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the mandal headquarters of [[Mangalagiri mandal]]  in the  [[Tenali revenue division]]. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://guntur.ap.gov.in/mandals/| title= Guntur District | work= About District > Administrative Set up > Tehsils |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>
'''Mangalagirri''' is a town with a municipality in  [[Guntur district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the mandal headquarters of [[Mangalagiri mandal]]  in the  [[Tenali revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://guntur.ap.gov.in/mandals/| title= Guntur District | work= About District > Administrative Set up > Tehsils |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
In the local languages,  Mangalagiri means  ''The Auspicious Hill'', ''mangala'' is auspicious and ''giri'' is hill.<ref name= ‘tour’>{{cite web| url =https://aptourism.gov.in/destinations/61/mangalagiri#! | title=Mangalagiri | publisher= Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 20 September 2023}}</ref>
In the local languages,  Mangalagiri means  ''The Auspicious Hill'', ''mangala'' is auspicious and ''giri'' is hill.<ref name= "tour">{{cite web| url =https://aptourism.gov.in/destinations/61/mangalagiri#! | title=Mangalagiri | publisher= Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 20 September 2023}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
As per Gazettee No. 939, dated the 26 January 2022, the old Guntur district, formed in 1904, was split into [[Guntur district]], [[Palnadu district]] and [[Bapatla district]]. 12 madals from [[Tenali revenue division]] and 13 mandals from [[Prakasam district]] was merged into the newly formed Bapatla district. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://bapatla.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Bapatla District | work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>
As per Gazettee No. 939, dated the 26 January 2022, the old Guntur district, formed in 1904, was split into [[Guntur district]], [[Palnadu district]] and [[Bapatla district]]. 12 madals from [[Tenali revenue division]] and 13 mandals from [[Prakasam district]] was merged into the newly formed Bapatla district.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://bapatla.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Bapatla District | work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Magalagiri (municipal area) covers an  area of 11.0 sq km.<ref name =  ‘census’>{{cite web| url = https://www.city-facts.com/mangalagiri-mangalagiri/population | title= Mangalagiri, AP, India |publisher= city-facts| access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>
Magalagiri (municipal area) covers an  area of 11.0 sq km.<ref name =  "census">{{cite web| url = https://www.city-facts.com/mangalagiri-mangalagiri/population | title= Mangalagiri, AP, India |publisher= city-facts| access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
In the 2011 census, Mangalagiri (municipal area} had a population of 91,644 , of which 45,893 (50.1%) were males and 45,751 (49.9%) were females. <ref name = ‘census’/> Mangalagiri plus ouigrowth had a population of 197,107.<ref name = ‘census plus’>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.co.in/towns/mangalagiri-population-guntur-andhra-pradesh-802976 | title= Mangalagiri Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - Census 2011 | publisher= Census India| access-date = 20 September 2023}}</ref>
In the 2011 census, Mangalagiri (municipal area) had a population of 91,644 , of which 45,893 (50.1%) were males and 45,751 (49.9%) were females.<ref name = "census"/> Mangalagiri plus ouigrowth had a population of 197,107.<ref name = "census plus">{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.co.in/towns/mangalagiri-population-guntur-andhra-pradesh-802976 | title= Mangalagiri Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - Census 2011 | publisher= Census India| access-date = 20 September 2023}}</ref>
Mangalagiri plus outgrowth had a literacy rate of 73.9%.<ref name = ‘census plus’/>
Mangalagiri plus outgrowth had a literacy rate of 73.9%.<ref name = "census plus"/>


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
Some of the tourist attractions in and Mangalagiri are:  
Some of the tourist attractions in and Mangalagiri are:  
*Kakani Malleswara Swamy Temple at [[Pedakakani]], built in the [[Vijayanagara Empire]] era (1336-1646}.
*Kakani Malleswara Swamy Temple at [[Pedakakani]], built in the [[Vijayanagara Empire]] era (1336-1646).
*[[Chebrolu, Guntur district|Chebrole]], famous for ‘’thousand temples’’ (maybe a little less now).
*[[Chebrolu, Guntur district|Chebrole]], famous for ‘’thousand temples’’ (maybe a little less now).
*[[Uppalapadu]] Bird Sanctuary with migratory birds.
*[[Uppalapadu]] Bird Sanctuary with migratory birds.
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*[[Undavalli Caves]]  with three tiers.
*[[Undavalli Caves]]  with three tiers.
*Amareswara Swamy Temple at [[Amaravathi]] dedicated to [[Shiva]]
*Amareswara Swamy Temple at [[Amaravathi]] dedicated to [[Shiva]]
==Transport==
[[Mangalagiri railway station]] in [[Guntur railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]] has 4 platforms and 31 trains stop at this station.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/mangalagiri-mag/1874 | title=Mangalagiri Railway Station  | publisher= IndiaRailInfo| access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>


==Election Results==
==Election Results==
In the general elections 2019, [[Galla Jayadev]] of the [[Telugu Desam Party]] won from the [[Guntur (Lok Sabha constituency)]]. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://resultuniversity.com/election/guntur-lok-sabha | title= Guntur Lok Sabha Election Result | publisher= Result University| access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>
In the general elections 2019, [[Galla Jayadev]] of the [[Telugu Desam Party]] won from the [[Guntur (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://resultuniversity.com/election/guntur-lok-sabha | title= Guntur Lok Sabha Election Result | publisher= Result University| access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>


In the state assembly elections 2019, [[Alla Ramakrishna Reddy]] of the [[YSR Congress Party]] won from the [[Mangalagiri Assembly constituency]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2019/andhra-pradesh/mangalagiri-election-result-s01a087/ | title= Mangalagiri | work= Assembly Constituency |publisher= Election 2019 News 18 A Billion Votes | access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>
In the state assembly elections 2019, [[Alla Ramakrishna Reddy]] of the [[YSR Congress Party]] won from the [[Mangalagiri Assembly constituency]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2019/andhra-pradesh/mangalagiri-election-result-s01a087/ | title= Mangalagiri | work= Assembly Constituency |publisher= Election 2019 News 18 A Billion Votes | access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>
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== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[:Category:Villages in Guntur district|Villages in Guntur district]]
*[[:Category:Villages in Guntur district|Villages in Guntur district]]


==Mangalagiri gallery==
==Mangalagiri gallery==

Latest revision as of 23:02, 7 October 2023

Maagalagiri
City view from Mangaadri
City view from Mangaadri
Maagalagiri is located in Andhra Pradesh
Maagalagiri
Maagalagiri
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°26′08″N 80°34′04″E / 16.435636°N 80.567904°E / 16.435636; 80.567904
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictKrishna district
MandalMangalagiri mandal
Government
 • TypeFederal democracy
 • Guntur (Lok Sabha constituency)Galla Jayadev of Telugu Desam Party
 • Mangalagiri Assembly constituencyAlla Ramakrishna Reddy of YSR Congress Party
Area
 • Total11.0 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total91,644
 • Density8,300/km2 (22,000/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
 • Literacy73.9%
Demographics
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
522503
Telephone code08645
Vehicle registrationAP
Websitekrishna.ap.gov.in

Mangalagirri is a town with a municipality in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Mangalagiri mandal in the Tenali revenue division.[1]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

In the local languages, Mangalagiri means The Auspicious Hill, mangala is auspicious and giri is hill.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

As per Gazettee No. 939, dated the 26 January 2022, the old Guntur district, formed in 1904, was split into Guntur district, Palnadu district and Bapatla district. 12 madals from Tenali revenue division and 13 mandals from Prakasam district was merged into the newly formed Bapatla district.[3]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Magalagiri (municipal area) covers an area of 11.0 sq km.[4]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

In the 2011 census, Mangalagiri (municipal area) had a population of 91,644 , of which 45,893 (50.1%) were males and 45,751 (49.9%) were females.[4] Mangalagiri plus ouigrowth had a population of 197,107.[5] Mangalagiri plus outgrowth had a literacy rate of 73.9%.[5]

Tourism[edit | edit source]

Some of the tourist attractions in and Mangalagiri are:

Transport[edit | edit source]

Mangalagiri railway station in Guntur railway division of South Central Railway has 4 platforms and 31 trains stop at this station.[6]

Election Results[edit | edit source]

In the general elections 2019, Galla Jayadev of the Telugu Desam Party won from the Guntur (Lok Sabha constituency).[7]

In the state assembly elections 2019, Alla Ramakrishna Reddy of the YSR Congress Party won from the Mangalagiri Assembly constituency.[8]

See also[edit | edit source]

Mangalagiri gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Mangalagiri Gali Gopuram
    Mangalagiri Gali Gopuram
  • Mangalagiri Hill
    Mangalagiri Hill
  • Mangalagiri Sarees
    Mangalagiri Sarees
  • Undavalli Caves
    Undavalli Caves
  • Asian Openbill heronery in Uppalpadu
    Asian Openbill heronery in Uppalpadu

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Guntur District". About District > Administrative Set up > Tehsils. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "Mangalagiri". Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Bapatla District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Mangalagiri, AP, India". city-facts. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Mangalagiri Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - Census 2011". Census India. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Mangalagiri Railway Station". IndiaRailInfo. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Guntur Lok Sabha Election Result". Result University. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Mangalagiri". Assembly Constituency. Election 2019 News 18 A Billion Votes. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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