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| settlement_type = [[City]] | | settlement_type = [[City]] | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = Proddutur Railway Board.jpg | ||
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| image_caption = | | image_caption = Proddatur Railway Station | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | | pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | ||
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Rayalaseema]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Rayalaseema]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = [[ | | subdivision_name3 = [[YSR district]] | ||
| subdivision_type4 = [[List of mandals of Andhra Pradesh|Mandal]] | |||
| subdivision_name4 = [[Proddatur mandal]] | |||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
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| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| demographics_type1 = | | demographics_type1 = [[Language]] | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
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| blank2_name_sec1 = Literacy | | blank2_name_sec1 = Literacy | ||
| blank2_info_sec1 = 78.08% | | blank2_info_sec1 = 78.08% | ||
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'''Proddatur'''(1915) is a city in the [[YSR | '''Proddatur'''(1915) is a city in the [[YSR district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandal wise villages|url=http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/cuddapah.pdf|website=Revenue Department – AP Land|publisher=National Informatics Center|access-date=10 November 2014|page=6|format=PDF|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216080811/http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/Cuddapah.pdf|archive-date=16 February 2012}}</ref> | ||
==Overview== | |||
It is the second largest city in YSR District after Kadapa City. It is based on the banks of the [[Penna River]]. The city is a [[List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh|municipality]], and also the mandal headquarters of Proddatur [[mandal]].It also has a forest division-proddatur forest division. <ref>{{cite web|title=Part-III State Administrative Divisions 2001–2011 |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India|access-date=18 January 2015|page=258|format=PDF}}</ref> It is the smallest municipal body by area, but its urban agglomeration is 14th in the state in terms of population and contains 41 wards. And The old name of proddatur is Bradhanpuri. The Proddatur has some famous places which is Rameswaram temple, Cine hub etc. and it is near to Kundu river. And it is developing as a city. Proddatur is well known for its gold and cotton industries, and hence is called the Second Bombay. It is also referred to as the ‘City of Gold' because of the large-scale gold business that takes place here. Apart from this, the city is a perfect getaway for those who believe in God and miracles. The city has places of worship of all different types, from churches and temples to mosques. Vijaya Dashmi or Dussehra is a festival celebrated here with great pomp and enthusiasm due to the festival celebration Proddatur is also called as a 2nd mysore. Once in stop by local sweet shop and try the special ‘Tangedu Palle’, a famous sweet of Proddatur made with special ghee. | |||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|pre=the|2011}} [[Census of India|census]], | {{As of|pre=the|2011}} [[Census of India|census]], Proddatur urban agglomeration has population of 217,895.The city had a population of 162,816. Proddatur is one of the most densely populated municipality in Andhra Pradesh. There are 81,368 males and 81,448 females in the total population; a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Sex Ratio |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/indiaatglance.html|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=3 September 2014}}</ref> 15,516 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 7,999 are boys and 7,517 are girls; a ratio of 940 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 78.08% (male 86.02%; female 70.20%) with 115,011 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate) |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/PCA_Highlights/pca_highlights_file/India/Chapter-3.pdf|publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India|access-date=3 September 2014|format=PDF}}</ref> | ||
Its urban agglomeration had a population of 217,895, of which males constitute 108,986, females represent 108,900; a sex ratio of 999 females per 1000 men; 21,616 are in the age group of 0–6 years. There are a total of 147,156 literates, with an average literacy rate of 75.97%.<ref>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – YSR|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2820_PART_B_DCHB_YSR.pdf|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref> | Its urban agglomeration had a population of 217,895, of which males constitute 108,986, females represent 108,900; a sex ratio of 999 females per 1000 men; 21,616 are in the age group of 0–6 years. There are a total of 147,156 literates, with an average literacy rate of 75.97%.<ref>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – YSR|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2820_PART_B_DCHB_YSR.pdf|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
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Satavahanas ruled Kadapa district and other parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. They ruled even Proddatur. Satavahanas ruled in 70- 60 BC Era. | Satavahanas ruled Kadapa district and other parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. They ruled even Proddatur. Satavahanas ruled in 70- 60 BC Era. | ||
==District formation== | |||
[[File:Stamp of India - 2010 - Colnect 259599 - Dr Ys Rajasekhara Reddy.jpeg|thumb|left|110px|YSR Reddy - postal stamp]] | |||
YSR district was one of the 13 new districts formed in 2022 , with its headquarters at [[Kadapa]]. The reorganisation of the districts increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh to 26. It has 3 revenue divisions - [[Jammalamadugu revenue division]], [[Kadapa revenue division]] and [[Badvel revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/040422/cm-jagan-mohan-reddy-inaugurates-13-new-districts.html | title= 13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here | work= Published on: April 4, 2022 |publisher= Deccan Chronicle| access-date = 17 October 2023}}</ref> | |||
Kadapa district was renamed YSR district in 2010 after [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy|Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy]] (8 July 1949 – 2 September 2009), who was chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for two terms. In a political career spanning 30 years, he never lost an election. He died in a helicopter accident.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://kadapa.ap.gov.in/history-2/ | title= YSR District | work= About District > History|publisher= Andhra Pradesh Government| access-date = 22 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090905062329/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/04/stories/2009090458310100.htm |title =Kadapa district to be named after YSR |work = 4 September 2009 |publisher = The Hindu |access-date = 22 October 2023 |archive-url = http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/04/stories/2009090458310100.htm |archive-date = 5 September 2009 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304134802/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article439652.ece |title = Kadapa district to be named after YSR |work = PTI 18 June 2010 |publisher = The New Indian Express |access-date = 22 October 2023 |archive-url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article439652.ece|archive-date = 4 March 2016|url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =https://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/y-s-rajasekhara-reddy.html | title= Y S Rajasekhara Reddy |publisher= i love india.com| access-date = 22 October 2023}}</ref> | |||
== Governance == | == Governance == | ||
Kadapa and Proddatur are the only municipalities which were formed before independence in the district.Proddatur [[municipality]] was formed in 1915. It was upgraded as a ''Special Grade Municipality'' in 1998. The jurisdiction of the municipality is spread over an area of {{Convert|21.06|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Proddatur Municipality|url=http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/index.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=4 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707013851/http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/index.html|archive-date=7 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> | Kadapa and Proddatur are the only municipalities which were formed before independence in the district.Proddatur [[municipality]] was formed in 1915. It was upgraded as a ''Special Grade Municipality'' in 1998. The jurisdiction of the municipality is spread over an area of {{Convert|21.06|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Proddatur Municipality|url=http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/index.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=4 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707013851/http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/index.html|archive-date=7 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}} | {{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}} | ||
{{YSR district}} | |||
[[Category:Cities in | [[Category:Cities and towns in YSR district]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in YSR district]] | |||