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| native_name_lang = Telugu | | native_name_lang = Telugu | ||
| nickname = Pungapuri,Pulinaadu | | nickname = Pungapuri,Pulinaadu | ||
| settlement_type = [[ | | settlement_type = [[Town]] | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = | ||
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| pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | | pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | ||
| pushpin_map_alt = | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|13.3667|N|78.5833|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|13.3667|N|78.5833|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Chittoor district|Chittoor]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Chittoor district|Chittoor]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of mandals | | subdivision_type3 = [[List of mandals of Andhra Pradesh|Mandal]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = Punganur | | subdivision_name3 = [[Punganur mandal]] | ||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
| founder = | | founder = | ||
| named_for = | | named_for = | ||
| government_type = | | government_type = Municipality | ||
| governing_body = Punganur Municipality | | governing_body = Punganur Municipality | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Punganuru Municipality |url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/Punganuru/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=19 August 2014}}</ref> | | area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Punganuru Municipality |url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/Punganuru/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=19 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
| area_rank = | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 = | | area_total_km2 = 32.28 | ||
| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m = 764 | | elevation_m = 764 | ||
| population_total = | | population_total = 54,746 | ||
| population_as_of = 2011 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank = | | population_rank = | ||
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| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 = | | demographics_type1 = [[Language]] | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
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'''Punganur''' is a | '''Punganur''' is a municipali town in [[Chittoor district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the headquarters [[Punganur mandal]] in the [[Palamaner revenue division]]. | ||
==History== | |||
Chittoor district was initially formed in 1911. At the time of Indian independence in 1947, Chittoor district was a part of the erstwhile Madras state. In the fifties Chittor district was a part of the newly formed Andhra Pradesh state and went through several changes. In 1985, the taluks of the district were reorganised. With the formation of Tirupati District from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from old Nellore district on 4 April 2022, Chittoor district consisted of 31 mandals across 4 revenue divisions.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://chittoor.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Chittoor District | work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 4 Octoer 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Tirupati District | work=History|publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 6 October 2023}}</ref> | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Punganur is located at {{Coord|13.3667|N|78.5833|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Punganuru.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Punganuru, India|work=fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 764 meters (2509 feet). | Punganur is located at {{Coord|13.3667|N|78.5833|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Punganuru.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Punganuru, India|work=fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 764 meters (2509 feet). | ||
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{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Punganur had a population of 54,746. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Punganur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 56%. In Punganur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Punganur had a population of 54,746. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Punganur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 56%. In Punganur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
== Governance == | ==Governance== | ||
Punganur panchayat was upgraded to 3rd Grade Municipality on 19 January 1985. | |||
==Electoral constituency== | |||
{{Main|Punganur (Assembly constituency)}} | {{Main|Punganur (Assembly constituency)}} | ||
Punganur Assembly constituency is a constituency of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, India. It is one of 14 constituencies | Punganur Assembly constituency is a constituency of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, India. It is one of 14 constituencies in Chittoor district. | ||
==Culture== | |||
===Temple=== | |||
Sri Someswara Temple (situated within the precincts of Zamindar Palace), Punganur, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.This is called Kukkudechuram / Kukkutasuram; one of the Thevara Vaipputh Thalangal of Shaivite holy places mentioned in his literature by Tamil Nayanar Appar, the saint-poet of 7th Century A.D. He is among the 3 (Sambhandhar, Appar & Sundara) most prominent of the 63 Nayanars. This temple was constructed by the Cholas. | |||
== Movie theaters == | === Movie theaters === | ||
* Balaji theatre | * Balaji theatre | ||
* Msr movie land | * Msr movie land | ||
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* Taj mahal theatre | * Taj mahal theatre | ||
* Gokul theatre | * Gokul theatre | ||
===Punganur cow=== | |||
Punganur cow, a distinct breed is named after the town of its origin, Punganur. White and light grey in colour with a broad forehead and short horns. Its average height is 70–90 cm and its weight is 115–200 kg. The cow has an average milk yield of 3 to 5 litres/day (with a fat content of 8%, whereas the normal milk has a fat content of 3.5%). Its daily feed intake of 5 kg. It is highly drought resistant, and able to survive exclusively on dry fodder. It is now on the verge of extinction. | |||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
Punganur is very well connected by road And Under the Kadapa-Bangalore railway project, a railway line passes through Kudavuru, it is | Punganur is very well connected by road And Under the Kadapa-Bangalore railway project, a railway line passes through Kudavuru, it is a village in Punganur mandal at an distance of 8 km from Punganur.After completion of this railway line Punganur will get railway station at Kudavuru.present nearest railway station is Madanapalle road railway station which is located 36 km far from Punganur. Punganur APS RTC Depot is biggest Bus depot in entire state in terms of area and garage.There are two Bus terminals in Punganur. State owned APSRTC buses run to different parts of the district, state and interstate – Bangalore, Kolar (KA),and Chennai (TN). | ||
One National Highway(NH42) and One Major State Highway passes through Punganur. | One National Highway(NH42) and One Major State Highway passes through Punganur. | ||
NH 42 - Uravakonda to Krishnagiri, | NH 42 - Uravakonda to Krishnagiri, | ||
SH 65 - Punganur to | SH 65 - Punganur to Rompicharla. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.The medium of instruction followed by different schools are Telugu,Urdu,Hindi and English. | The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.The medium of instruction followed by different schools are Telugu,Urdu,Hindi and English. | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[Chittoor district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Chittoor district]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Chittoor district}} | {{Chittoor district}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Chittoor district]] | |||
[[Category: | |||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Chittoor district]] | [[Category:Mandal headquarters in Chittoor district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:49, 24 November 2023
Punganur is a municipali town in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters Punganur mandal in the Palamaner revenue division.
Punganur | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): Pungapuri,Pulinaadu | |
  Punganur Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Coordinates: 13°22′00″N 78°35′00″E / 13.3667°N 78.5833°ECoordinates: 13°22′00″N 78°35′00″E / 13.3667°N 78.5833°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Chittoor |
| Mandal | Punganur mandal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Punganur Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.28 km2 (12.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 764 m (2,507 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 54,746 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 517 247 |
| Telephone code | +91–8581 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 39 |
| Website | Punganur Municipality |
HistoryEdit
Chittoor district was initially formed in 1911. At the time of Indian independence in 1947, Chittoor district was a part of the erstwhile Madras state. In the fifties Chittor district was a part of the newly formed Andhra Pradesh state and went through several changes. In 1985, the taluks of the district were reorganised. With the formation of Tirupati District from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from old Nellore district on 4 April 2022, Chittoor district consisted of 31 mandals across 4 revenue divisions.[2][3]
GeographyEdit
Punganur is located at 13°22′00″N 78°35′00″E / 13.3667°N 78.5833°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 764 meters (2509 feet).
DemographicsEdit
As of 2011[update] India census,[5] Punganur had a population of 54,746. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Punganur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 56%. In Punganur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
GovernanceEdit
Punganur panchayat was upgraded to 3rd Grade Municipality on 19 January 1985.
Electoral constituencyEdit
Punganur Assembly constituency is a constituency of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, India. It is one of 14 constituencies in Chittoor district.
CultureEdit
TempleEdit
Sri Someswara Temple (situated within the precincts of Zamindar Palace), Punganur, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.This is called Kukkudechuram / Kukkutasuram; one of the Thevara Vaipputh Thalangal of Shaivite holy places mentioned in his literature by Tamil Nayanar Appar, the saint-poet of 7th Century A.D. He is among the 3 (Sambhandhar, Appar & Sundara) most prominent of the 63 Nayanars. This temple was constructed by the Cholas.
Movie theatersEdit
- Balaji theatre
- Msr movie land
- Sri venkateswara mahal
- Taj mahal theatre
- Gokul theatre
Punganur cowEdit
Punganur cow, a distinct breed is named after the town of its origin, Punganur. White and light grey in colour with a broad forehead and short horns. Its average height is 70–90 cm and its weight is 115–200 kg. The cow has an average milk yield of 3 to 5 litres/day (with a fat content of 8%, whereas the normal milk has a fat content of 3.5%). Its daily feed intake of 5 kg. It is highly drought resistant, and able to survive exclusively on dry fodder. It is now on the verge of extinction.
TransportEdit
Punganur is very well connected by road And Under the Kadapa-Bangalore railway project, a railway line passes through Kudavuru, it is a village in Punganur mandal at an distance of 8 km from Punganur.After completion of this railway line Punganur will get railway station at Kudavuru.present nearest railway station is Madanapalle road railway station which is located 36 km far from Punganur. Punganur APS RTC Depot is biggest Bus depot in entire state in terms of area and garage.There are two Bus terminals in Punganur. State owned APSRTC buses run to different parts of the district, state and interstate – Bangalore, Kolar (KA),and Chennai (TN).
One National Highway(NH42) and One Major State Highway passes through Punganur.
NH 42 - Uravakonda to Krishnagiri, SH 65 - Punganur to Rompicharla.
EducationEdit
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.The medium of instruction followed by different schools are Telugu,Urdu,Hindi and English.
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Punganuru Municipality". Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ↑ "Chittoor District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 4 Octoer 2023.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Tirupati District". History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Punganuru, India". fallingrain.com.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.