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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Dhone | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = Telugu | ||
| other_name | | other_name = Dronachalam | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Dhone Jn Railway station image.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = Dronachalam Station | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Dhone Junction Railway Station | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|15.396|N|77.872|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = India | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Nandyal district|Nandyal]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = [[Municipality]] | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = <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=29 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}}</ref> | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 5.0 | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 59,272 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = 2nd in Nandyal District | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = <ref name=population>{{cite web|title=Census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/(S(nw45gd45h4mvldfvg0wegh55))/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=635949|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=16 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 518222 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in India|Telephone code]] | ||
| area_code | | area_code = +91–8516 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = AP 21, AP 39 | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Dhone''' or '''Dronachalam''' is a town in [[ | '''Dhone''' or '''Dronachalam''' is a town in [[Nandyal district]] of the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is a [[Municipality]] located in Dhone [[mandal]]. And it is the head quarters of [[Dhone revenue division|Dhone revenue division .]]<ref name=map>{{cite web |title=Guntur District Mandals|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf |publisher=Census of India|access-date=19 January 2015|pages=344, 364}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Dhone was formerly known as Dronachalam.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Raju|first1=P. Yenadi|title=Rayalaseema during colonial times : a study un Indian nationalism|date=2003|publisher=Northern Book Centre|location=New Delhi|isbn=8172111398|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=I3C11beCHF0C&q=Dhone+dronachalam&pg=PA2|access-date=24 April 2015}}</ref> Dhone is the second biggest municipality in Nandyal district after Nandyal Municipality. According to local tradition, the name of the village is derived from the name of the tutor Dronacharya, a character in Mahabharata, who meditated on the hill in village. There is now a Hanuman temple, Dargah and church on the hill. Dhone has large deposits of high quality limestone, and it was previously the site of an active quarry. The quarry is no longer in operation. The oldest temple in Dhone is Sri Vasavi Temple, which was constructed in 1916. The Vasavi Temple celebrated 100 at the year 2017. | |||
Dhone was formerly known as Dronachalam.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Raju|first1=P. Yenadi|title=Rayalaseema during colonial times : a study un Indian nationalism|date=2003|publisher=Northern Book Centre|location=New | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
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According to 2011 Census, the Dhone Town has population of 59,272 of which 29,470 are males while 29,802 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. | According to 2011 Census, the Dhone Town has population of 59,272 of which 29,470 are males while 29,802 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. | ||
Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 7118 which is 12.01% of total population of Dhone (Municipality). In Dhone Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 1011 against state average of 993. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Dhone is around 954 compared to Andhra Pradesh state average of 939. Literacy rate of Dhone city is 72.33% higher than state average of 67.02%. In Dhone, Male literacy is around 81.88% while female literacy rate is 62.96%. | Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 7118 which is 12.01% of total population of Dhone (Municipality). In Dhone Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 1011 against state average of 993. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Dhone is around 954 compared to Andhra Pradesh state average of 939. Literacy rate of Dhone city is 72.33% higher than state average of 67.02%. In Dhone, Male literacy is around 81.88% while female literacy rate is 62.96%. | ||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
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== Governance == | == Governance == | ||
=== Civic administration === | |||
Dhone is a Municipality in district of Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh. The Dhone city is divided into 32 wards for which elections are held every five years. | |||
=== | The [[municipality]] was established in the year 2005 and has an extent of {{convert|9.85|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}. During 2010–2011 period, total expenditure per annum was {{INRConvert|431|c|abbr=on}}, while the total income generated per annum was {{INRConvert|515|c|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://cdma.gov.in/Dhone/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=11 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120706232230/http://cdma.gov.in/Dhone/Basic_information_Municipality.html|archive-date=6 July 2012}}</ref> The municipality provided 798 public taps, 186 bore-wells, length of {{convert|106.28|km|mi|abbr=on}} roads, 1551 street lights, a park, public market, elementary and secondary schools etc.<ref>{{cite web|title=Public services/amenities|url=http://cdma.gov.in/Dhone/Public%20services_amenities.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=11 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707012301/http://cdma.gov.in/Dhone/Public%20services_amenities.html|archive-date=7 July 2012}}</ref> | ||
Dhone | |||
=== Revenue Division === | |||
Dhone Revenue Division have six mandals: | |||
# Dhone | |||
# Peapully | |||
# Bethamcherla | |||
# Banaganapalle | |||
# Owk | |||
# Koilakuntla. | |||
=== Politics === | === Politics === | ||
Dhone is represented by [[Dhone (Assembly constituency)]] for [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]. [[Buggana Rajendranath Reddy]] is the present [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of the constituency representing [[Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party|YSRCP]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MLA|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mla/|publisher=AP State Portal| | Dhone is represented by [[Dhone (Assembly constituency)]] for [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]. [[Buggana Rajendranath Reddy]] is the present [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of the constituency representing [[Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party|YSRCP]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MLA|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/government/mla/|publisher=AP State Portal|access-date=12 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><ref>{{cite web|title=Dhone Assembly 2014 Election Results|url=http://www.elections.in/andhra-pradesh/assembly-constituencies/dhone.html |publisher=Elections.in|access-date=13 October 2014}}</ref> Sri Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy (peddayana) elected as CM for Andhra Pradesh represent Dhone constituency. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+Governance | |||
!Department | |||
!Incharge | |||
|- | |||
|Legislative | |||
|Dhone MLA, Dhone Municipality Chairman | |||
|- | |||
|Executive | |||
|Dhone RDO, Dhone MRO | |||
|- | |||
|Judiciary | |||
|Hon'ble Dhone Court Judge | |||
|- | |||
|Police Sub Division | |||
|Dhone DSP | |||
|- | |||
|Health | |||
|CHNC Dhone | |||
|- | |||
|APSPDCL Division | |||
|Dhone DE | |||
|- | |||
|APSRTC Bus Service | |||
|Dhone Depot | |||
|- | |||
|Transport | |||
|Dhone MVI | |||
|} | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
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=== Railways === | === Railways === | ||
[[Dhone Junction railway station]] is located in [[Guntakal railway division]] of the [[South Central Railway zone]]. This junction is one of the oldest railway junctions in India. Vijayawada - Hubli line and Secunderabad - Bengaluru line meet in the Dhone Junction Railway station. Dhone railway station is the biggest railway station in | [[Dhone Junction railway station]] is located in [[Guntakal railway division]] of the [[South Central Railway zone]]. This junction is one of the oldest railway junctions in India. Vijayawada - Hubli line and Secunderabad - Bengaluru line meet in the Dhone Junction Railway station. Dhone railway station is the biggest railway station in Nandyal district.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-12-04|title=Doubling work through on Guntur-Guntakal section|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/doubling-work-through-on-guntur-guntakal-section/article33243778.ece|access-date=2021-04-26|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Dhone Railway Station 1A.jpg|alt=Dhone junction, Dhone Railway Station|thumb|Dhone Railway Station Terminal Building|217x217px]] | [[File:Dhone Railway Station 1A.jpg|alt=Dhone junction, Dhone Railway Station|thumb|Dhone Railway Station Terminal Building|217x217px]] | ||
=== Roadways === | === Roadways === | ||
The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Dhone bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation | | The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Dhone bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref> Dhone has bus station situated near [[National Highway 44 (India)|National Highway 44]], which is called North - South corridor. | ||
[[File:Dhone Bus Stand 1A.jpg|alt=Dhone APSRTC Bus Station|thumb|220x220px|Dhone APSRTC New Bus Stand]] | [[File:Dhone Bus Stand 1A.jpg|alt=Dhone APSRTC Bus Station|thumb|220x220px|Dhone APSRTC New Bus Stand]] | ||
=== Distance to | === Distance to major towns and cities === | ||
# Kurnool = {{cvt|52|km}} | |||
# Kurnool = 52 | # Nandyal = {{cvt|82|km}} | ||
# Nandyal = 82 | # Adoni = {{cvt|100|km}} | ||
# Adoni = 100 | # Bethamcherla = {{cvt|36|km}} | ||
# Bethamcherla = 36 | # Banaganapalle = {{cvt|47|km}} | ||
#Banaganapalle = 47 | # Gooty = {{cvt|43|km}} | ||
# Gooty = 43 | # Anantapuram = {{cvt|95|km}} | ||
# Anantapuram = 95 | # Kadapa = {{cvt|180|km}} | ||
# Kadapa = 180 | # Tirupati = {{cvt|316|km}} | ||
# Tirupati = 316 | # Bellary = {{cvt|130|km}} | ||
#Bellary = 130 | # Hyderabad = {{cvt|263|km}} | ||
# Hyderabad = 263 | # Bengaluru = {{cvt|310|km}} | ||
# Bengaluru = 310 | # Vijayawada = {{cvt|395|km}} | ||
# Vijayawada = 395 | |||
{{wide image|Dhone town bird view 3.jpg|600px|Dhone Town Bird view}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{ | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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{{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}} | {{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in | |||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Nandyal district]] | |||
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Dhone
Dronachalam | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Dhone Junction Railway Station | |
  Dhone Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°23′46″N 77°52′19″E / 15.396°N 77.872°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nandyal |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.0 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 59,272 |
| • Rank | 2nd in Nandyal District |
| • Density | 12,000/km2 (31,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | +91–8516 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 21, AP 39 |
Dhone or Dronachalam is a town in Nandyal district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Municipality located in Dhone mandal. And it is the head quarters of Dhone revenue division .[3]
History
Dhone was formerly known as Dronachalam.[4] Dhone is the second biggest municipality in Nandyal district after Nandyal Municipality. According to local tradition, the name of the village is derived from the name of the tutor Dronacharya, a character in Mahabharata, who meditated on the hill in village. There is now a Hanuman temple, Dargah and church on the hill. Dhone has large deposits of high quality limestone, and it was previously the site of an active quarry. The quarry is no longer in operation. The oldest temple in Dhone is Sri Vasavi Temple, which was constructed in 1916. The Vasavi Temple celebrated 100 at the year 2017.
Geography
Dhone is surrounded by hills on its south. Geographically it is located on Erramala hills.
Demographics
According to 2011 Census, the Dhone Town has population of 59,272 of which 29,470 are males while 29,802 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 7118 which is 12.01% of total population of Dhone (Municipality). In Dhone Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 1011 against state average of 993. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Dhone is around 954 compared to Andhra Pradesh state average of 939. Literacy rate of Dhone city is 72.33% higher than state average of 67.02%. In Dhone, Male literacy is around 81.88% while female literacy rate is 62.96%.
Economy
Dhone has large deposits of high quality limestone. It also have good size of Granite and Polish slab Factories. Dhone is Industrially developing town.
Governance
Civic administration
Dhone is a Municipality in district of Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh. The Dhone city is divided into 32 wards for which elections are held every five years.
The municipality was established in the year 2005 and has an extent of 9.85 km2 (3.80 sq mi). During 2010–2011 period, total expenditure per annum was ₹431 crore (US$60 million), while the total income generated per annum was ₹515 crore (US$72 million).[5] The municipality provided 798 public taps, 186 bore-wells, length of 106.28 km (66.04 mi) roads, 1551 street lights, a park, public market, elementary and secondary schools etc.[6]
Revenue Division
Dhone Revenue Division have six mandals:
- Dhone
- Peapully
- Bethamcherla
- Banaganapalle
- Owk
- Koilakuntla.
Politics
Dhone is represented by Dhone (Assembly constituency) for Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Buggana Rajendranath Reddy is the present MLA of the constituency representing YSRCP.[7][8] Sri Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy (peddayana) elected as CM for Andhra Pradesh represent Dhone constituency.
| Department | Incharge |
|---|---|
| Legislative | Dhone MLA, Dhone Municipality Chairman |
| Executive | Dhone RDO, Dhone MRO |
| Judiciary | Hon'ble Dhone Court Judge |
| Police Sub Division | Dhone DSP |
| Health | CHNC Dhone |
| APSPDCL Division | Dhone DE |
| APSRTC Bus Service | Dhone Depot |
| Transport | Dhone MVI |
Transport
Railways
Dhone Junction railway station is located in Guntakal railway division of the South Central Railway zone. This junction is one of the oldest railway junctions in India. Vijayawada - Hubli line and Secunderabad - Bengaluru line meet in the Dhone Junction Railway station. Dhone railway station is the biggest railway station in Nandyal district.[9]
Roadways
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Dhone bus station.[10] Dhone has bus station situated near National Highway 44, which is called North - South corridor.
Distance to major towns and cities
- Kurnool = 52 km (32 mi)
- Nandyal = 82 km (51 mi)
- Adoni = 100 km (62 mi)
- Bethamcherla = 36 km (22 mi)
- Banaganapalle = 47 km (29 mi)
- Gooty = 43 km (27 mi)
- Anantapuram = 95 km (59 mi)
- Kadapa = 180 km (110 mi)
- Tirupati = 316 km (196 mi)
- Bellary = 130 km (81 mi)
- Hyderabad = 263 km (163 mi)
- Bengaluru = 310 km (190 mi)
- Vijayawada = 395 km (245 mi)
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Guntur District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 344, 364. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ Raju, P. Yenadi (2003). Rayalaseema during colonial times : a study un Indian nationalism. New Delhi: Northern Book Centre. ISBN 8172111398. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
- ↑ "Basic Information of Municipality". Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration. Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 6 July 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Public services/amenities". Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration. Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "MLA". AP State Portal. Archived from the original on 8 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ↑ "Dhone Assembly 2014 Election Results". Elections.in. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ↑ "Doubling work through on Guntur-Guntakal section". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 4 December 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ↑ "Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2016.