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Yerraguntla is town and Nagar Panchayat in YSR Kadapa District. It is an industrial area in [[YSR Kadapa district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is located in Yerraguntla [[mandal]] of [[Kadapa]] revenue division.<ref>{{cite web|title=Revenue Divisions and Mandals |url=http://kadapa.nic.in/govtlands.htm|website=Official website of YSR Kadapa District |publisher=National Informatics Centre- Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh|access-date=23 May 2015}}</ref>
Yerraguntla is town and Nagar Panchayat in the [[Yerraguntla mandal]] of the [[YSR district]] in the [[India]]n state of Andhra Pradesh. It is an industrial area in the [[Kadapa revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://kadapa.ap.gov.in/map-of-district/ | title=  YSR District| work=  About District > Map of District |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 17 October 2023}}</ref>
 
==History==
[[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>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Yerraguntla is located at {{Coord|14.6333|N|78.5333|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Erraguntla.html|title=redirect to /world/IN/02/Erraguntla.html|website=www.fallingrain.com|access-date=23 August 2018}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 152 meters (501&nbsp;feet).
Yerraguntla is located at {{Coord|14.6333|N|78.5333|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Erraguntla.html|title=redirect to /world/IN/02/Erraguntla.html|website=www.fallingrain.com|access-date=23 August 2018}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 152 meters (501&nbsp;feet).
==Governance==
'''Civic administration'''
Yerraguntla Nagar Panchayat is the civic administrative body of the town which was constituted in the year 2012.<ref name=civicbody>{{cite web|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs|url=http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=28 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128175528/http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|archive-date=28 January 2016|format=PDF}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the town had a population of {{formatnum:32574}}. The total population constitute, {{formatnum:16558}} males, {{formatnum:16016}} females and {{formatnum:3754}} children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 70.56% with {{formatnum:20334}} literates, lower than the national average of 73.00%.<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 August 2014|format=PDF}}</ref>


{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the town had a population of {{formatnum:32574}}. The total population constitute, {{formatnum:16558}} males, {{formatnum:16016}} females and {{formatnum:3754}} children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 70.56% with {{formatnum:20334}} literates, lower than the national average of 73.00%.<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 August 2014|format=PDF}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
{{stnlnk|Yerraguntla Junction}} is a junction for [[Nandyal–Yerraguntla section]] and [[Guntakal–Chennai Egmore section]]. It falls under the jurisdiction of [[Guntakal railway division]] and is one of the 'D'-category station in the division.<ref name="section">{{cite news|title=Nandyal–Yerranguntla rail line commissioned|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/nandyalyerranguntla-rail-line-commissioned/article9023528.ece|access-date=24 August 2016|work=The Hindu|date=24 August 2016}}</ref>
{{stnlnk|Yerraguntla Junction}} is a junction for [[Nandyal–Yerraguntla section]] and Guntakal–Chennai Egmore section. It falls under the jurisdiction of [[Guntakal railway division]] and is one of the 'D'-category station in the division.<ref name="section">{{cite news|title=Nandyal–Yerranguntla rail line commissioned|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/nandyalyerranguntla-rail-line-commissioned/article9023528.ece|access-date=24 August 2016|work=The Hindu|date=24 August 2016}}</ref>
 
==Governance==
 
'''Civic administration'''
 
Yerraguntla Nagar Panchayat is the civic administrative body of the town which was constituted in the year 2012.<ref name=civicbody>{{cite web|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs|url=http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=28 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128175528/http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|archive-date=28 January 2016|format=PDF}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[List of census towns in Andhra Pradesh]]
* [[List of census towns in Andhra Pradesh]]
* [[YSR district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in YSR district]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
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{{Kadapa district}}
 
[[Category:Cities and towns in Kadapa district]]
 


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Revision as of 18:03, 24 October 2023


Yerraguntla
Yerraguntla Junction Railway station Building
Yerraguntla Junction Railway station Building
Yerraguntla is located in Andhra Pradesh
Yerraguntla
Yerraguntla
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 14°38′00″N 78°32′00″E / 14.6333°N 78.5333°E / 14.6333; 78.5333Coordinates: 14°38′00″N 78°32′00″E / 14.6333°N 78.5333°E / 14.6333; 78.5333
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictYSR Kadapa
Elevation
152 m (499 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total32,574
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAP-03

Yerraguntla is town and Nagar Panchayat in the Yerraguntla mandal of the YSR district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is an industrial area in the Kadapa revenue division.[2]

History

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.[3]

Kadapa district was renamed YSR district in 2010 after 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.[4][5][6][7]

Geography

Yerraguntla is located at 14°38′00″N 78°32′00″E / 14.6333°N 78.5333°E / 14.6333; 78.5333.[8] It has an average elevation of 152 meters (501 feet).

Governance

Civic administration Yerraguntla Nagar Panchayat is the civic administrative body of the town which was constituted in the year 2012.[9]

Demographics

As of 2011 Census of India, the town had a population of 32,574. The total population constitute, 16,558 males, 16,016 females and 3,754 children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 70.56% with 20,334 literates, lower than the national average of 73.00%.[10]


Transport

Yerraguntla Junction is a junction for Nandyal–Yerraguntla section and Guntakal–Chennai Egmore section. It falls under the jurisdiction of Guntakal railway division and is one of the 'D'-category station in the division.[11]

Education

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[12][13]

See also

References

  1. "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  2. "YSR District". About District > Map of District. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  3. "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  4. "YSR District". About District > History. Andhra Pradesh Government. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  5. "Kadapa district to be named after YSR". 4 September 2009. The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 September 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  6. "Kadapa district to be named after YSR". PTI 18 June 2010. The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  7. "Y S Rajasekhara Reddy". i love india.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  8. "redirect to /world/IN/02/Erraguntla.html". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  9. "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 28 January 2016.
  10. "Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate)" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  11. "Nandyal–Yerranguntla rail line commissioned". The Hindu. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  12. "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  13. "The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Retrieved 7 November 2016.