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'''Rajampet''' is a Municipality in [[YSR Kadapa district]] of the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], located in the [[Rayalaseema]] Region. The town has an average elevation of {{convert|139|meters}}. Rajampet was a [[Nagar panchayat]]<ref name="civicbody" /> and upgraded as a Grade II Municipality<ref name="civicbody" /> in 2019 and has an area of {{convert|35.38|sqkm}}. It consists of 20 election wards.
'''Rajampet''' is a municipality in [[Annamayya district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], located in the [[Rayalaseema]] region. The town has an average elevation of {{convert|139|meters}}. Rajampet was a [[Nagar panchayat]]<ref name="civicbody" /> and upgraded as a Grade II Municipality<ref name="civicbody" /> in 2019 and has an area of {{convert|35.38|sqkm}}. It consists of 20 wards.


Rajampet is an [[Assembly constituency]], [[List of constituencies of the Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha constituency]], [[Kadapa district|Revenue division]], and a Forest Division.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/23590258/Divisional-Forest-Office Forest division]</ref> It is located in Rajampet mandal of [[Rajampeta revenue division]]. It is bordered by [[Chittoor district]] to the south, [[Nellore district|Nellore]] to the east, [[Anantapur district|Ananthapur]] to the west, and [[Kurnool district|Kurnool]] to the north.
Rajampet is an assembly constituency, [[List of constituencies of the Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha constituency]], revenue division, and a forest division.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/23590258/Divisional-Forest-Office Forest division]</ref> It is located in Rajampet mandal of [[Rajampeta revenue division]]. It is bordered by [[Chittoor district]] to the south, [[Nellore district|Nellore]] to the east, [[Anantapur district|Ananthapur]] to the west, and [[Kurnool district|Kurnool]] to the north.
 
==History==
On the eve of the [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]], 2022, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh announced the formation of 13 new districts, taking the total number of districts in Andhra Pradesh to 26. The list of proposed new districts included [[Annamayya district]] with its headquarters at [[Rayachoti]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/list-of-26-districts-formed-in-andhra-pradesh-726423 | title=  List of 26 districts formed in Andhra Pradesh| work= by Pavan, 26 January 2022  |publisher= Hans India | access-date = 13 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://telanganatoday.com/andhra-pradesh-approves-creation-of-13-new-districts | title= Andhra Pradesh approves creation of 13 new districts | work= 26 January 22 |publisher= Telangana Today | access-date = 13 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s31be3bc32e6564055d5ca3e5a354acbef/uploads/2022/04/2022042050.pdf | title= Annamayya District Handbook of Statistics |publisher= District Collector | access-date = 13 October 2023}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government aided and private schools of the School Education Department of the state Government of Andhra Pradesh. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu.
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government aided and private schools of the School Education Department of the state Government of Andhra Pradesh. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu.
Rajampet has some of famous institution for ENGINEERING [[Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences]] (AITS),<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.aitsrajampet.ac.in|title=Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences - Rajampet|website=www.aitsrajampet.ac.in}}</ref> [[Narayanadri Institute of Science and Technology]] (NIST) <ref>http://www.nist.ac.in</ref>
Rajampet has some of famous institutions for engineering Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences (AITS),<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.aitsrajampet.ac.in|title=Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences - Rajampet|website=www.aitsrajampet.ac.in}}</ref> and Narayanadri Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) <ref>http://www.nist.ac.in</ref>


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
===Roadways===
===Roadways===
Rajampet  is the entranceway to the [[pilgrimage]] site of [[Tirumala]]. [[National Highway 716 (India)|National Highway NH 716]] : Chennai-Kurnool Corridor, passes through the town and is well connected to all major national highways [[NH 40]], [[National Highway 16 (India)|NH 16]], [[National Highway 75 (India)|NH 75]]. The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from [[Annamayya|Sri Annamayya Bus Station]] and from Town Old Bus Station to Major cities [[Kadapa]], [[Tirupati]], [[Nellore]], [[Kurnool]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Chennai]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Anantapur]], and to other towns and villages in the district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://apsrtc.gov.in/index.aspx|title="Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322235426/http://apsrtc.gov.in/index.aspx|archive-date=2016-03-22}}</ref>
Rajampet  is the entranceway to the [[pilgrimage]] site of [[Tirumala]]. [[National Highway 716 (India)|National Highway NH 716]] : Chennai-Kurnool Corridor, passes through the town and is well connected to all major national highways [[National Highway 40 (India)|NH 40]], [[National Highway 16 (India)|NH 16]], [[National Highway 75 (India)|NH 75]]. The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Sri Annamayya Bus Station and from Town Old Bus Station to Major cities [[Kadapa]], [[Tirupati]], [[Nellore]], [[Kurnool]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Chennai]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Anantapur]], and to other towns and villages in the district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://apsrtc.gov.in/index.aspx|title="Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322235426/http://apsrtc.gov.in/index.aspx|archive-date=2016-03-22}}</ref>


===Railways===
===Railways===
Rajampet has its own [[railway station]], which is a major station in the district that comes under the [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway Zone]] of [[Guntakal railway division]].
[[Rajampet railway station]] is a major station in the district that comes under the [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway Zone]] of [[Guntakal railway division]].


===Airways===
===Airways===
[[Kadapa Airport|Kadapa Domestic Airport]], located in Kadapa city {{convert|54|km}} away and, [[Tirupati International Airport]], {{convert|90|km}} away are the nearest airports to Rajampet. Local transport is available from the bus and railway stations to the airports.
[[Kadapa Airport|Kadapa Domestic Airport]], located in Kadapa city {{convert|54|km}} away and, [[Tirupati Airport|Tirupati International Airport]], {{convert|90|km}} away are the nearest airports to Rajampet. Local transport is available from the bus and railway stations to the airports.


== Governance ==
== Governance ==


=== Civil administration ===
=== Civil administration ===
Rajampet is a [[municipality]] of area {{convert|35.87|sqkm}} in Kadapa District. Rajampet was a [[gram panchayat]] before 2005 and upgraded to [[nagar panchayat|Nagar Panchayat]] on 2 April 2005 up to an area of {{Convert|20.60|km2|abbr=on}} and in 2017 upgraded as municipality.<ref name="civicbody">{{cite web|url=http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128175528/http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|archive-date=28 January 2016|access-date=29 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/RAJAMPET/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=19 November 2014}}</ref> It consists of 20 election wards.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brief about Municipality|url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/Rajampet/|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=7 September 2014}}</ref> In 2019 this town was upgraded into a Grade II Municipality which is headed by a [[Municipal governance in India|Municipal Chairman]] and governed by a [[Municipal Commissioner]].
Rajampet is a municipality of area {{convert|35.87|sqkm}} in Annamayya  district. Rajampet was a [[gram panchayat]] before 2005 and upgraded to [[nagar panchayat|Nagar Panchayat]] on 2 April 2005 up to an area of {{Convert|20.60|km2|abbr=on}} and in 2017 upgraded as municipality.<ref name="civicbody">{{cite web|url=http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128175528/http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|archive-date=28 January 2016|access-date=29 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/RAJAMPET/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=19 November 2014}}</ref> It consists of 20 election wards.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brief about Municipality|url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/Rajampet/|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=7 September 2014}}</ref> In 2019 this town was upgraded into a Grade II Municipality which is headed by a [[Municipal governance in India|Municipal Chairman]] and governed by a Municipal Commissioner.


=== Politics ===
=== Politics ===
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== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://cdma.gov.in/RAJAMPET/index.html Rajampet Municipality]
* [http://cdma.gov.in/RAJAMPET/index.html Rajampet Municipality]


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[[Category:Villages in Kadapa district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Annamayya district]]
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File:ANNAMAYYA Statue Rajampet.jpg
Annamacharya Statue
Rajampet
Annamacharya Janma Sthalam
Sri Vasavi Kanyakapur
Rajmalai
Town
Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta
Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta
Motto: 
"Satyameva Jayathe"
Anthem: "Maa Telugu Thalliki"
Rajampet is located in Andhra Pradesh
Rajampet
Rajampet
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 14°11′42″N 79°09′29″E / 14.195°N 79.158°E / 14.195; 79.158Coordinates: 14°11′42″N 79°09′29″E / 14.195°N 79.158°E / 14.195; 79.158
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
RegionRayalaseema
DistrictAnnamayya
MandalRajampet mandal
Nagara Panchayathi2005
Grade -II Municipality2019
Government
 • Chief MinisterY. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy (YSRCP)
 • MLAMeda Venkata Mallikarjuna Reddy
 • MPP. V. Midhun Reddy
Area
 • Total35.38 km2 (13.66 sq mi)
 • Rank
Elevation
139 m (456 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total54,050[1]
 • Rank7th place in district
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
 • RegionalEnglish, Hindi, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
516115
Telephone code08565
Vehicle registrationAP-04, AP-39
Sex ratio742
Literacy54.2%
International AirportTirupati Airport
Domestic AirportKadapa Airport
Railway stationRajampet railway station
PoliceAndhra Pradesh Police
Sea portKrishnapatnam Port
WebsiteRajampet Municipality

Rajampet is a municipality in Annamayya district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located in the Rayalaseema region. The town has an average elevation of 139 meters (456 ft). Rajampet was a Nagar panchayat[2] and upgraded as a Grade II Municipality[2] in 2019 and has an area of 35.38 square kilometres (13.66 sq mi). It consists of 20 wards.

Rajampet is an assembly constituency, Lok Sabha constituency, revenue division, and a forest division.[3] It is located in Rajampet mandal of Rajampeta revenue division. It is bordered by Chittoor district to the south, Nellore to the east, Ananthapur to the west, and Kurnool to the north.

History[edit]

On the eve of the Republic Day, 2022, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh announced the formation of 13 new districts, taking the total number of districts in Andhra Pradesh to 26. The list of proposed new districts included Annamayya district with its headquarters at Rayachoti.[4][5][6]

Education[edit]

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government aided and private schools of the School Education Department of the state Government of Andhra Pradesh. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu. Rajampet has some of famous institutions for engineering Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences (AITS),[7] and Narayanadri Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) [8]

Transport[edit]

Roadways[edit]

Rajampet is the entranceway to the pilgrimage site of Tirumala. National Highway NH 716 : Chennai-Kurnool Corridor, passes through the town and is well connected to all major national highways NH 40, NH 16, NH 75. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Sri Annamayya Bus Station and from Town Old Bus Station to Major cities Kadapa, Tirupati, Nellore, Kurnool, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Anantapur, and to other towns and villages in the district.[9]

Railways[edit]

Rajampet railway station is a major station in the district that comes under the South Central Railway Zone of Guntakal railway division.

Airways[edit]

Kadapa Domestic Airport, located in Kadapa city 54 kilometres (34 mi) away and, Tirupati International Airport, 90 kilometres (56 mi) away are the nearest airports to Rajampet. Local transport is available from the bus and railway stations to the airports.

Governance[edit]

Civil administration[edit]

Rajampet is a municipality of area 35.87 square kilometres (13.85 sq mi) in Annamayya district. Rajampet was a gram panchayat before 2005 and upgraded to Nagar Panchayat on 2 April 2005 up to an area of 20.60 km2 (7.95 sq mi) and in 2017 upgraded as municipality.[2][10] It consists of 20 election wards.[11] In 2019 this town was upgraded into a Grade II Municipality which is headed by a Municipal Chairman and governed by a Municipal Commissioner.

Politics[edit]

Rajampet is a Lok sabha constituency since 1957 and it is a Lok Sabha constituency of the twenty-five lok sabha constituencies from Andhra Pradesh in India. Currently P.V.Midhun Reddy Member of Parliament (India) of YSR Congress Party won from RAJAMPET LOKSABHA CONSTITUENCY from General elections which is held on 2019. Meda Venkata Mallikarjuna Reddy is the present Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of the Rajampet Assembly constituency for the YSR Congress Party.[12]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India". www.censusindia.gov.in.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Forest division
  4. ↑ "List of 26 districts formed in Andhra Pradesh". by Pavan, 26 January 2022. Hans India. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh approves creation of 13 new districts". 26 January 22. Telangana Today. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Annamayya District Handbook of Statistics" (PDF). District Collector. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  7. ↑ "Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences - Rajampet". www.aitsrajampet.ac.in.
  8. ↑ http://www.nist.ac.in
  9. ↑ ""Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation". Archived from the original on 22 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "Basic Information of Municipality". Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration. Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  11. ↑ "Brief about Municipality". Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  12. ↑ "MLA". AP State Portal. Retrieved 13 October 2014.

External links[edit]

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