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'''Orvakal''' is a village | '''Orvakal''' is a village in the [[Orvakal mandal]] in [[Kurnool district]] in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[India]]. It also part of [[Kurnool Urban Development Authority]].<ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=Constitution of Kurnool Urban Development Authority with headquarters at Kurnool|url=http://urban.ap.gov.in/MAUD/Gazettee%20No.819.pdf|website=Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=9 November 2016}}</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
In 1953, 11 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] speaking districts of [[Madras State]] became [[Andhra State]] with [[Kurnool]] as its capital. In 1956, Andhra State and Telangana merged together to form [[Andhra Pradesh]]. As per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, 10 districts were carved out of Andhra Pradesh to form [[Telangana]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://andhrapradesh.pscnotes.com/appsc-group-1-mains/paper-i/andhra-pradesh-history/formation-of-andhra-pradesh/ | title= Formation Of Andhra Pradesh | work= 4 June 2017|publisher= Andhra Pradesh PCS Exam Notes| access-date = 26 November 2023}}</ref> | |||
In 2022, the larger Kurnool district was split into Kurnool and [[Nandyal district|Nandyal]] districts.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2022/jan/26/cabinet-approves-creation-of-13-new-districts-2411375.html | title= Cabinet approves creation of 13 new districts| work= 26 January 2022|publisher= The New Indian Express | access-date = 26 November 2023}}</ref> | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
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== Governance == | == Governance == | ||
=== Legislative === | === Legislative === | ||
Orvakal is Grama Panchayat, headed by Sarpanch. | Orvakal is Grama Panchayat, headed by Sarpanch. | ||
=== Politics === | === Politics === | ||
Orvakal is a part of [[Panyam (Assembly constituency)]] for [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]. [[KATASANI RAMBHUPAL REDDY]] is the present [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of the constituency from [[YSR Congress Party]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MLA|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mla/|publisher=AP State Portal|access-date=13 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008071101/http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mla/|archive-date=8 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is also a part of [[Nandyal (Lok Sabha constituency)]] which was won by [[POCHA BRAMHANANDA REDDY]] of YSR Congress Party.<ref name=mla>{{cite web|title=MP (Lok Sabha)|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mp-lok-sabha/|publisher=Government of AP|access-date=4 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121175516/http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mp-lok-sabha/|archive-date=21 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf | Orvakal is a part of [[Panyam (Assembly constituency)]] for [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]. [[KATASANI RAMBHUPAL REDDY]] is the present [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of the constituency from [[YSR Congress Party]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MLA|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mla/|publisher=AP State Portal|access-date=13 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008071101/http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mla/|archive-date=8 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is also a part of [[Nandyal (Lok Sabha constituency)]] which was won by [[POCHA BRAMHANANDA REDDY]] of YSR Congress Party.<ref name=mla>{{cite web|title=MP (Lok Sabha)|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mp-lok-sabha/|publisher=Government of AP|access-date=4 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121175516/http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mp-lok-sabha/|archive-date=21 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf | ||
|publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=23 May 2019|page=22,31|format=PDF}}</ref> | |publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=23 May 2019|page=22,31|format=PDF}}</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.[11][12] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu. | The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[11][12] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu. | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[Kurnool district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Kurnool district]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Villages in Kurnool district]] | [[Category:Villages in Kurnool district]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Kurnool district]] | |||
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Orvakal | |
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Village | |
| Orvakallu | |
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| Nickname: Rock Town | |
  Orvakal Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°41′03″N 78°10′34″E / 15.68417°N 78.17611°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kurnool |
| Talukas | Orvakal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Grama Panchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,869[1] |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Orvakal is a village in the Orvakal mandal in Kurnool district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It also part of Kurnool Urban Development Authority.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
In 1953, 11 Telugu speaking districts of Madras State became Andhra State with Kurnool as its capital. In 1956, Andhra State and Telangana merged together to form Andhra Pradesh. As per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, 10 districts were carved out of Andhra Pradesh to form Telangana.[3]
In 2022, the larger Kurnool district was split into Kurnool and Nandyal districts.[4]
Geography[edit | edit source]
The village is home to the Orvakal Rock Garden, which are silica and quartz rock formations amongst pools of water.[5]
The Kethavaram Rock paintings,[6] from the Paleolithic era, are located along a stretch of the Orvakal Rock Formations.[7]
Transport[edit | edit source]
A four lane road of NH40 [Old NH 18] passes through this village. It is well connected to Kurnool, Nandyal, Hyderabad, Banglore, Tirupati and Chennai through road. Kurnool Railway station is the nearest railway station. Airport at Orvakal is to serve air transport needs of people of Kurnool City. This Airport Opened on March 25, 2021.Currently Flights are running from Orvakal airport to Banglore, Chennai and Visakhapatnam(Vizag).[8]
Governance[edit | edit source]
Legislative[edit | edit source]
Orvakal is Grama Panchayat, headed by Sarpanch.
Politics[edit | edit source]
Orvakal is a part of Panyam (Assembly constituency) for Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. KATASANI RAMBHUPAL REDDY is the present MLA of the constituency from YSR Congress Party.[9] It is also a part of Nandyal (Lok Sabha constituency) which was won by POCHA BRAMHANANDA REDDY of YSR Congress Party.[10][11]
Executive[edit | edit source]
Orvakal comes under Kurnool Revenue Division. Orvakal Mandal is headed by Mandal Revenue Officer [M.R.O.] also called Tehsildar.
Judicial[edit | edit source]
Orvakal Comes under Kurnool civil court.
Health[edit | edit source]
Orvakal Town has Community Health Center [CHC], which covers both Orvakal Mandal and Kallur Mandal.
Electricity Department[edit | edit source]
Orvakal mandal has separate Section office in Orvakal Town, which monitors Complete Orvakal Mandal.
Transport[edit | edit source]
Orvakal mandal is connected with the help of Kurnool depot buses.
Education[edit | edit source]
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[11][12] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "List of Sub-Districts". Census of India. Retrieved 17 May 2007.
- ↑ "Constitution of Kurnool Urban Development Authority with headquarters at Kurnool" (PDF). Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Formation Of Andhra Pradesh". 4 June 2017. Andhra Pradesh PCS Exam Notes. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ↑ "Cabinet approves creation of 13 new districts". 26 January 2022. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ↑ K.V. Kurmanath. "A rocky, solid gift from nature". Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "Protected monuments, Kurnool district" (PDF). Aparchaeology Museum. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ Linganna.k (12 August 2016). "prehistory india: kethavaram rock paintings". prehistory india. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ↑ Sharma, Ravi. "Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurates Kurnool airport, the sixth civilian airport in Andhra Pradesh". Frontline. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ↑ "MLA". AP State Portal. Archived from the original on 8 October 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ↑ "MP (Lok Sabha)". Government of AP. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ↑ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 22,31. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
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