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'''Donakonda''' is a town in Andhra Pradesh, situated in the [[Prakasam district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is located in Donakonda mandal in [[Kanigiri revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chittoor District Mandals |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India |accessdate=19 June 2015|pages=120, 171–72|format=PDF}}</ref>
'''Donakonda''' is a town in Andhra Pradesh, situated in the [[Prakasam district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is located in [[Donakonda mandal]] in [[Kanigiri revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chittoor District Mandals |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India |accessdate=19 June 2015|pages=120, 171–72|format=PDF}}</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 mandals 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 = 6 September 2023}}</ref>
[[File:Tanguturi Prakasam 1972 stamp of India.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Postage stamp honuuring T.Prakasam]]
Ongole district was created in 1970 with three revenue divisions of Kurnool, Guntur and Nellore districts. In 1972, it was renamed Prakasam district in memory of [[Tanguturi Prakasam]], freedom fighter, chief Minister of undivided Madras state and the first chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Presently (2023), it has 38 mandals in 3 revenue divisions.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131228161029/http://www.apind.gov.in/Library/District/prakasam.pdf |title =  Industrial Profile of Prakasam district |work = District Info |publisher = Government of Andhra Pradesh |access-date = 2 November 2023 |archive-url = http://www.apind.gov.in/Library/District/prakasam.pdf |archive-date =  28 December 2013|url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://prakasam.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Prakasam District| work= About District > History|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 2 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =https://prakasam.ap.gov.in/tehsil/  | title= Prakasam district | work= About District > Administrative Setup > Divisionwise Mandal List |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 2 November 2023}}</ref>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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== Transport ==
== Transport ==
Donakonda Railway Station is situated on the {{rws|Guntur}}-{{rws|Guntakal}} railway line and falls under the [[Guntur railway division|Guntur division]] of [[South Central Railway]]. Donakonda Airport (ICAO: VODK) is located at Donakonda in Andhra Pradesh, India. The airfield was constructed during World War II by the British regime to refuel its aircraft. It is owned by the Airports Authority of India and is now closed.  
Donakonda Railway Station is situated on the {{rws|Guntur}}-{{rws|Guntakal}} railway line and falls under the [[Guntur railway division|Guntur division]] of [[South Central Railway]]. Donakonda Airport (ICAO: VODK) is located at Donakonda in Andhra Pradesh, India. The airfield was constructed during World War II by the British regime to refuel its aircraft. It is owned by the Airports Authority of India and is now closed.  


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== Villages ==
== Villages ==
 
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* Westkambhampadu
* Westkambhampadu
* Aravallipadu
* Aravallipadu
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* Illacheruvu
* Illacheruvu
* [[Venkatapuram, Krishna district|Venkatapuram]]
* [[Venkatapuram, Krishna district|Venkatapuram]]
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==See also==
* [[Prakasam district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Prakasam district]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Donakonda}}
{{commons category|Donakonda}}



Latest revision as of 08:59, 2 November 2023

Donakonda is a town in Andhra Pradesh, situated in the Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Donakonda mandal in Kanigiri revenue division.[1]

Donakonda
Vinukonda- Nandyal train section passes through Madhira
Vinukonda- Nandyal train section passes through Madhira
Donakonda is located in Andhra Pradesh
Donakonda
Donakonda
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 15°50′00″N 79°29′00″E / 15.8333°N 79.4833°E / 15.8333; 79.4833Coordinates: 15°50′00″N 79°29′00″E / 15.8333°N 79.4833°E / 15.8333; 79.4833
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictPrakasam
MandalDonakonda mandal
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,028
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
523305
Vehicle registrationAP

HistoryEdit

 
Postage stamp honuuring T.Prakasam

Ongole district was created in 1970 with three revenue divisions of Kurnool, Guntur and Nellore districts. In 1972, it was renamed Prakasam district in memory of Tanguturi Prakasam, freedom fighter, chief Minister of undivided Madras state and the first chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Presently (2023), it has 38 mandals in 3 revenue divisions.[2][3][4]

GeographyEdit

Donakonda is located at 15°50′00″N 79°29′00″E / 15.8333°N 79.4833°E / 15.8333; 79.4833 in the Prakasam district. The terrain is mostly flat surrounded by hills some distance away.

TransportEdit

Donakonda Railway Station is situated on the Guntur-Guntakal railway line and falls under the Guntur division of South Central Railway. Donakonda Airport (ICAO: VODK) is located at Donakonda in Andhra Pradesh, India. The airfield was constructed during World War II by the British regime to refuel its aircraft. It is owned by the Airports Authority of India and is now closed.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh handed over the Donakonda airport to Bhogapuram Airport Authority and an ongoing extension of the airport is being worked on.

VillagesEdit

See alsoEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. "Chittoor District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 120, 171–72. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  2. "Industrial Profile of Prakasam district" (PDF). District Info. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  3. "Prakasam District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. "Prakasam district". About District > Administrative Setup > Divisionwise Mandal List. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 2 November 2023.