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'''Eluru district''' is one of the districts of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].


==History==
'''Eluru district''' is a [[district]] in coastal Andhra Region in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].  [[Eluru]] is its administrative headquarters. It is  formed from  from erstwhile West Godavari and Krishna districts on 4 April 2022. It was restructured on 16 February 2023 with the transfer of Ganapavaram mandal to [[West Godavari district]]
Eluru district was formed in 2by 022, with 20 mandals carved of old West Godavari district and 8 mandals of old Krishna district. It has a total of 28 mandals in 3 revenue divisions.<ref name="admin3">{{cite web| url = https://eluru.ap.gov.in/about-district/#:~:text=Eluru%20district%20is%20carved%20out%20of%20the%20part,and%20came%20into%20existence%20in%20the%20year%202022. | title= Eluru District | work= About District |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 17 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =  https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/andhra-pradesh-3-mandals-to-be-shifted-to-other-divisions/articleshow/95466172.cms| title= Andhra Pradesh: 3 mandals to be shifted to other divisions| work= Updated 12 November 2022 |publisher= Times of India| access-date = 17 August 2023}}</ref>


==Geography==
== History ==
Eluru district covers an area of 6413 sq km. It is located in a tropical region. It has three natural divisions: Delta, Upland and Agency areas. The [[Bay of Bengal]] is to the south.<ref name="admin3"/>
[[Eluru District]] history has shared common history with [[West Godavari district]], The [[Eastern Chalukyas]] ruled coastal Andhra from 700 to 1200, with Vengi, near [[Pedavegi]] village, as their capital. Historical pieces of evidence are found at the villages, Pedavegi and Guntupalli (Jilakarragudem). Eluru then became a part of the [[Kalinga (historical kingdom)|Kalinga]] Empire until 1471. Later it fell into the hands of the Gajapati Empire. In 1515, [[Krishnadevaraya]] captured it. After the fall of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]], it was taken by the Sultan of [[Golconda Fort]], Kutub Shah. Eluru District was formed with [[Eluru]] as its headquarters on 4th April 2022.<ref name="sakshi-1">{{Cite web|date=2022-04-03|title=AP: కొత్త జిల్లాల స్వరూపమిదే.. పెద్ద జిల్లా ఏదంటే?|url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/andhra-pradesh/area-and-population-new-districts-ap-1446058|access-date=2022-04-03|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Raghavendra|first=V.|date=26 January 2022|title=With creation of 13 new districts, AP now has 26 districts|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/with-creation-of-13-new-districts-ap-now-has-26-districts/article38327788.ece|url-status=live|access-date=26 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126110443/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/with-creation-of-13-new-districts-ap-now-has-26-districts/article38327788.ece|archive-date=26 January 2022|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=26 January 2022|title=AP issues draft gazette notification on 26 districts|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/260122/ap-issues-draft-gazette-notification-inviting-objections-to-having-26.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129231708/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/260122/ap-issues-draft-gazette-notification-inviting-objections-to-having-26.html|archive-date=29 January 2022|access-date=11 February 2022|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author1=((Staff Reporter)) |title=New districts to come into force on April 4 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/new-districts-to-come-into-force-on-april-4/article65274658.ece |work=The Hindu |date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922110047/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/new-districts-to-come-into-force-on-april-4/article65274658.ece |archive-date=22 September 2022 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2022 |title=కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/ap-top-news/general/2501/122062849 |url-status=live |access-date=31 March 2022|website=[[Eenadu.net]] |language=te |archive-date=17 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017133352/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/ap-top-news/general/2501/122062849}}</ref> Ganapavaram mandal was shifted to West godavari district on 16 February 2023.<ref name="restructure-2023">{{Cite web |date=Feb 16, 2023 |title= No 158: West Godavari district- transfer of Ganapavaram mandal from Eluru revenue division, Eluru district to Bhimavaram revenue division, West Godavari district - final notification |url=https://apegazette.cgg.gov.in/uploadGazette_view?filePath=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJodHRwczovL2FwZWdhemV0dGUuY2dnLmdvdi5pbi9zZWFyY2hBbGxHYXpldHRlcyIsImlhdCI6MTc3MTU2MTIyOSwic3ViIjoiL1VwbG9hZHMvQVBHQVpFVFRFL2dhemV0dGVzLzE2NzY1NDc4MDcyNjAucGRmIn0.2hb6jGoOu1PRzEnghYZfG6JvhnbaRni3p8q1fvnsnDE |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=AP e-gazette |language=en}}</ref>


See also – [https://eluru.ap.gov.in/map-of-district/  Map of Elluru District]
== Geography ==
The district occupies an area of {{Convert|6,579|km2|sqmi}}.<ref name="sakshi-1"/><ref name="ganapavaram"/> The district is bounded by [[Khammam district]] and [[Polavaram district]] on the north, [[West Godavari district]] and [[Konaseema district|Konnasemma District]] on the south. The [[Godavari River]] separates [[East Godavari district]] on east and Tammileru River and [[Kolleru Lake]] separates it from [[Krishna district]] and [[NTR district]] on the west.{{citation needed|date= September 2022}}


==Administrative divisions==
== Topography ==
Eluru district has 3 revenue divisions and 28 mandals as noted below:<ref name="admin3"/><ref name= "admin1">{{cite web| url = https://eluru.ap.gov.in/tehsil/ | title= Eluru District | work= About District > Administrative Setup > Revenue Division |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 17 August 2023}}</ref>


[[Eluru revenue division]] consists of the following mandals: [[Eluru mandal|Eluru]], [[Denduluru mandal|Denduluru]], [[Pedavegi mandal|Pedavegi]], [[Pedapadu mandal|Pedapadu]], [[Unguturu mandal|Unguturu]], [[Bhimadole mandal|Bhimadole]], [[Nidamarru mandal|Nidamarru]], [[Kaikalur mandal|Kaikalur]], [[Mandavalli mandal|Mandavalli]], [[Kalidindi mandal|Kalidindi]] and [[Mudinepalli mandal|Mudinepalli]].<ref name= "admin1"/>
=== Rivers and waterbodies ===
The district is primarily served by the major river [[Godavari River|Godavari]] and three tributaries: [[Yerrakaluva]], [[Tammileru]], and [[Ramileru]]. Additionally, a freshwater lake flows through the district, serving as a crucial water source. Recently, the [[Government of India]] initiated the [[Polavaram Project]], a water reservoir with the potential to store up to 194.6 TMC<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinakar |first=Lanka |date=2022-03-22 |title=Polavaram is lifeline of Andhra; stop political blame game |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2022/Mar/22/polavaram-is-lifelineof-andhra-stoppolitical-blame-game-2433189.html |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> of water. This project aims to provide a significant water source for other parts of Andhra Pradesh, with the capacity to divert water<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-28 |title=Chandrababu Naidu vows to bring Godavari water to Rayalaseema |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-vows-to-bring-godavari-water-to-rayalaseema/article68002143.ece |access-date=2024-06-05 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> to drought-prone areas such as Rayalaseema and other districts through the [[Buckingham Canal]]. Originally constructed by the [[British Raj|British]], the Buckingham Canal is now part of India's Inland Waterway project,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-29 |title=New Act seeks to develop inland waterways in AP |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/new-act-seeks-to-develop-inland-waterways-in-ap/articleshow/106364049.cms |access-date=2024-06-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> designed to facilitate civilian and goods transportation, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving connectivity through waterways.


[[Nuzvid revenue division]] consists of the following mandals: [[Nuzvid mandal|Nuzvid]], [[Agiripalli mandal|Agiripalli]], [[Chatrai mandal|Chatrai]], [[Musunuru mandal|Musunuru]], [[Chintalapudi mandal|Chintalapudi]] and [[Lingapalem mandal|Lingapalem]].<ref name= "admin1"/>
=== Climate ===
The region has a [[tropical]] climate similar to the rest of the [[Coastal Andhra]] region. The summers (March–June) are hot and dry while the winters are fairly cold. The rainy season (July–December) is often the best time for tourist visits, as fields are brilliantly green with paddy crops, rivers flowing with monsoon water, and a relatively cool climate. The region has long been home to the Indian nobles due to its climate and fertile soil, and several [[zamindar]] large mansions are scattered around the Godavari area.{{citation needed|date= September 2022}}


[[Jangareddygudem revenue division]] consists of the following mandals: [[Buttayagudem mandal|Buttayagudem]], [[Gopalapuram mandal|Gopalapuram]], [[Koyyalagudem mandal|Koyyalagudem]], [[Kukkunoor mandal|Kukkunoor]], [[Jeelugu Milli mandal|Jeelugu Milli]], [[Jangareddigudem mandal|Jangareddigudem]], [[Polavaram mandal|Polavaram]] and [[Velerupadu mandal|Velerupadu]].<ref name= "admin1"/>
== Demographics ==
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At the time of its establishment in 2022, based on [[2011 Census of India|2011 census]], the district has a population of 1,937,695. Women number 969,945, making up 50.05% of the district’s population. About 1,618,288 people (80.70%) live in rural areas. The urban population is 384,370 (19.84%), spread across four towns. Scheduled Castes number 424,446 (21.90% of the district), while Scheduled Tribes total 121,311 (6.26% of the district).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eluru district - demography |url=https://eluru.ap.gov.in/demography/ |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=Eluru district}}</ref>
 
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Eluru district consists of 27 mandals spread across 3 revenue mandals.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://eluru.ap.gov.in/tehsil/| title= Eluru District| work= About District > Administrative Setup > Revenue Divisionl |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 12 January 2024}}</ref>
== Politics ==
There are one parliamentary and seven assembly constituencies in Eluru district. The parliamentary constituencies are {{bulleted list
|[[Eluru (Lok Sabha constituency)]]
|[[Rajahmundry Lok Sabha constituency]] partially
}}
The assembly constituencies are<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ceoandhra.nic.in/Right%20to%20Infn.Act/annex1.htm|title=District-wise Assembly-Constituencies|work=ceoandhra.nic.in}}</ref>


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!width="50px" style="font-size:75%"|Constituency Serial No.
!Name
!style="font-size:100%"|Reserved for Status
|-
|-
!width="90" rowspan="2"|Serial<br/>number
|63
!colspan="2"| [[Eluru revenue division]]
|[[Unguturu (Assembly constituency)|Unguturu]]
!colspan="2"| [[Nuzvid revenue division]]
|None
!colspan="2"| [[Jangareddygudem revenue division]]
|-
|-
!width="30"|Mandal
|64
|[[Denduluru (Assembly constituency)|Denduluru]]
|None
|-
|65
|[[Eluru (Assembly constituency)|Eluru]]
|None
|-
|67
|[[Polavaram (Assembly constituency)|Polavaram]]
|[[Adivasi|ST]]
|-
|68
|[[Chintalapudi (Assembly constituency)|Chintalapudi]]
|[[Dalit|SC]]
|-
|70
|[[Nuzvid (Assembly constituency)|Nuzvid]]
|None
|-
|73
|[[Kaikalur (Assembly constituency)|Kaikalur]]
|None
|}


!width="30"|Headquarters
== Administrative divisions ==


!width="30"|Mandal
The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: [[Eluru revenue division|Eluru]], [[Jangareddygudem revenue division|Jangareddygudem]], and [[Nuzividu revenue division|Nuzividu]], which are further subdivided into a total of 27 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector.<ref name="sakshi-1"/><ref name="restructure-2023"/>


!width="30"|Headquarters
=== Mandals ===
The list of 27 mandals in Eluru district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Gopi Dara|date=Nov 12, 2022 |title=Andhra Pradesh: 3 mandals to be shifted to other divisions {{!}} Vijayawada News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/andhra-pradesh-3-mandals-to-be-shifted-to-other-divisions/articleshow/95466172.cms |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>


!width="30"|Mandal
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# [[Eluru revenue division]]
!width="30"|Headquarters
## [[Bhimadole mandal|Bhimadole]]
## [[Denduluru mandal|Denduluru]]
## [[Eluru mandal|Eluru]]
## [[Kaikalur mandal|Kaikalur]]
## [[Kalidindi mandal|Kalidindi]]
## [[Mandavalli mandal|Mandavalli]]
## [[Mudinepalli mandal|Mudinepalli]]
## [[Nidamarru mandal|Nidamarru]]
## [[Pedapadu mandal|Pedapadu]]
## [[Pedavegi mandal|Pedavegi]]
# [[Jangareddygudem revenue division]]
## [[Buttayagudem mandal|Buttayagudem]]
## [[Dwaraka Tirumala mandal|Dwaraka Tirumala]]
## [[Jangareddygudem mandal|Jangareddygudem]]
## [[Jeelugu Milli mandal|Jeelugu Milli]]
## [[Kamavarapukota mandal|Kamavarapukota]]
## [[Koyyalagudem mandal|Koyyalagudem]]
## Kukunuru
## [[Polavaram mandal|Polavaram]]
## [[T. Narasapuram mandal|T. Narasapuram]]
## [[Velairpadu mandal|Velairpadu]]
# [[Nuzvid revenue division]]
## [[Agiripalli mandal|Agiripalli]]
## [[Chatrai mandal|Chatrai]]
## [[Chintalapudi mandal|Chintalapudi]]
## [[Lingapalem Mandal|Lingapalem]]
## [[Musunuru mandal|Musunuru]]
## [[Nuzvid mandal|Nuzvid]]
}}


== Cities and towns ==
{{Static row numbers}}
{| class="wikitable static-row-numbers"
|+'''Largest cities or towns in Eluru District''' As per the [[List of cities in Andhra Pradesh|2011 Census]]
!Name of the City
!Revenue Division
!2011 Census Population
|-
|-
|align=left|1
|[[Eluru]]
|align="center"|[[Bhimadole mandal]]
|[[Eluru revenue division|Eluru]]
|align="center"|[[Bhimadole]]
|231,250
|align="center"|[[Agripalli mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Agiripalli]]
|align="center"|[[Buttayagudem mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Buttayagudem]]
|-
|-
|align=left|2
|[[Nuzvidu]]
|align="center"|[[Denduluru mandal]]
|[[Nuzvid revenue division|Nuzvidu Division]]
|align="center"|[[Denduluru]]
|58,590
|align="center"|[[Chatrai mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Chatrai]]
|align="center"|[[Jangareddygudem madal]]
|align="center"|[[Jangareddygudem]]
|-
|-
|align=left|3
|[[Jangareddygudem]]
|align="center"|[[Eluru mandal]]
|[[Jangareddygudem revenue division|Jangareddygudem Division]]
|align="center"|[[Eluru]]
|48,994
|align="center"|[[Chintalapudi mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Chintalapudi]]
|align="center"|[[Jeelugumilli mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Jeelugumilli]]
|-
|-
|align=left|4
|[[Chintalapudi, Eluru district|Chintalapudi]]
|align="center"|[[Ganapavaram mandal]]
|[[Nuzvid revenue division|Nuzvidu Division]]
|align="center"|[[Ganapavaram, Eluru district|Ganapavaram]]
|25,952
|align="center"|[[Lingapalem mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Lingapalem]]
|align="center"|[[Kamavarapukota mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Kamavarapukota]]
|-
|-
|align=left|5
|[[Kaikaluru]]
|align="center"|[[Kaikalur mandal]]
| rowspan="4" |[[Eluru revenue division|Eluru Division]]
|align="center"|[[Kaikaluru]]
|21,292
|align="center"|[[Musunuru mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Musunuru]]
|align="center"|[[Koyyalagudem mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Koyyalagudem, West Godavari district|Koyyalagudem]]
|-
|-
|align=left|6
|[[Unguturu, Eluru district|Unguturu]]
|align="center"|[[Kalidindi mandal]]
|14,280
|align="center"|[[Kalidindi]]
|align="center"|[[Nuziveedu mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Nuziveedu]]
|align="center"|[[Kukkunoor mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Kukkunoor]]
|-
|-
|align=left|7
|[[Bhimadole]]
|align="center"|[[Mandavalli mandal]]
|13,669
|align="center"|[[Mandavalli]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|[[Polavaram mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Polavaram, West Godavari district|Polavaram]]
|-
|align=left|8
|align="center"|[[Mudinipalle mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Mudinipalle]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|[[T. Narsapuram mandal]]
|align="center"|[[T. Narasapuram]]
|-
|-
|align=left|9
|[[Mudinepalli]]
|align="center"|[[Nidamarru mandal]]
|6463
|align="center"|[[Nidamarru]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|[[Velairpad mandal]]
|align="center"|[[Velairpad]]
|-
|-
|align=left|10
|[[Chatrai]]
|align="center"|[[Pedapadu mandal]]
|[[Nuzvid revenue division|Nuzvidu Division]]
|align="center"|[[ Pedapadu]]
|4613
|align="center"|
|}
|align="center"|
{{Static row numbers}}
|align="center"|
{| class="wikitable static-row-numbers"
|align="center"|
|+Municipal Bodies in Eluru District
!Municipal Body
!Civic Status of town
!Establishment year
|-
|-
|align=left|11
|[[Eluru]]
|align="center"|[[Pedavegi mandal, Andhra Pradesh|Pedavegi mandal]]
|Municipal Corporation
|align="center"|[[Pedavegi]]
|2005
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|-
|-
|align=left|12
|[[Nuzvid]]
|align="center"|[[Unguturu mandal, West Godavari district|Unguturu mandal]]
|Municipality Grade – 3
|align="center"|[[Unguturu, West Godavari district|Unguturu]]
|1983
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|-
|-
|[[Jangareddygudem]]
|Municipality Grade – 3
|2011
|}
|}
[[File:Ap-districts.svg|thumb|400px|Map of Andhra Pradesh showing the districts including Eluru]]


==Demographics==
==Economy==
As per the 2011 census, Eluru district had a population of 20,02,658. The female population of the district was 50.05%. The rural population of the district was 16,18,288 forming 80.70% of the population. The urban population was 19.30% of the population. Scheduled Castes formed 21.87% of the population and Scheduled Tribes formed  6.09% of the population.<ref name= "admin3"/>
The woolen pile carpet industry in Eluru produces eco-friendly carpets.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nagaraja|first1=G|title=Handmade carpet industry in doldrums|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/handmade-carpet-industry-in-doldrums/article5808247.ece|access-date=26 November 2015|work=The Hindu|date=20 March 2014}}</ref><ref name=encyclo>{{cite book|last1=Sajnani|first1=Manohar|title=Encyclopaedia of tourism resources in India|date=2001|publisher=Kalpaz Pub.|location=New Delhi|isbn=978-81-7835-018-9|page=66|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nxtnsT8CdZ4C&q=Eluru&pg=PA66|access-date=26 November 2015}}</ref>
Eleru district has 655 revenue villages, of which 624 villages are habited and 31 are uninhabited. It 550 [[gram panchayat]]s.<ref name= "admin3"/>
 
== Culture and tourism ==
[[File:Buddha Statue at Eluru.jpg|thumb|199x199px|Buddha Park at Eluru]]
There are many landmarks and tourism destinations in the district. Eluru is the largest city of the district with many destinations related to [[Buddhists]] and [[Archeologists|Archeological]] importance such as ''Guntupalli Caves'' near the city.<ref>{{cite web |title=Guntupalli caves are selected as India's top 30 heritage sites |url=http://m.indiatoday.in/story/google-world-wonders-project-archaeological-survey-of-india-asi-ministry-of-culture-heritage-monuments-maps-cultural-institute/1/344632.html}}</ref> Eluru city hosts a 74-foot high Buddha statue in the heart of the city. Some of the religious destinations include, [[Dwaraka Tirumala]] known with the name as ''Chinna Tirumala'',<ref>{{cite web |title=Lord Venkateswara Temple |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151026/nation-current-affairs/article/lord-rides-suryaprabha-vahana-chinna-tirumala}}</ref> and [[Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema]].
[[File:Devotees near entrance of Dwaraka Tirumala temple.jpg|alt=|thumb|199x199px|[[Dwaraka Tirumala]] Temple devotees]]
[[File:Caves on Dhammalingesvarasvami Hill 03.JPG|thumb|199x199px|Caves on Dhammalingesvarasvami Hill at [[Guntupalle, Eluru district|Guntupalle]]]]
 
== Notable people ==
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* [[Sekhar Kammula]], film director
* [[Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu]], Chief Minister of Madras Presidency
* [[L. V. Prasad]],  Indian film producer, actor, director, cinematographer and businessman
* [[Duvvuri Subbarao]], former Reserve Bank Governor
* [[Silk Smitha]], Actress<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-09-23 |title=Silk Smitha's death continues to be a mystery even after 24 years |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/silk-smithas-death-continues-to-be-a-mystery-even-after-24-years/articleshow/78274181.cms |access-date=2023-07-17 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* [[Naga Shaurya]], Actor<ref>{{Cite news |title=Oohalu Gusagusalade |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-naga-shaurya-5-best-performances-of-the-actor-that-one-shouldnt-miss/photostory/73488277.cms?picid=73488351 |access-date=2023-07-17 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* [[Baladitya (actor)]], Actor<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baladitya - Photos, Videos, Birthday, Latest News, Height In Feet - FilmiBeat |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/baladitya.html |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=www.filmibeat.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
== References ==
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===Bibliography===
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* {{Cite book |title=Socio economic survey 2022–23 |last=DOP |publisher=Government of AP |year=2023 |url=https://apfinance.gov.in/downloads/FINALBOOKSES-2023FINAL.pdf |access-date=24 April 2023 |archive-date=28 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328171215/https://apfinance.gov.in/downloads/FINALBOOKSES-2023FINAL.pdf |url-status=dead }}
{{Refend}}


==References ==
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Latest revision as of 21:03, 29 March 2026

Eluru District
District
Clockwise from top-left: Polavaram Project, Abhaya Buddha Statue in Eluru, Eluru Railway Station, South Gopuram of Dwaraka Tirumala Temple, Papikondalu Hills, Kolleru Lake.
Eluru district in Andhra Pradesh
Eluru district in Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 16°42′54″N 81°07′13″E / 16.7151°N 81.1203°E / 16.7151; 81.1203
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
RegionCoastal Andhra
Established4 April 2022
Restructured16 February 2023
HeadquartersEluru
Mandals27
Government
 • District collectorK. Vetri Selvi. I A S [1]
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesEluru
 • MPPutta Mahesh Kumar
 • Assembly constituencies07
Area
[2][3]
 • Total6,579 km2 (2,540 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2][3]
 • Total2,006,737
 • Density310/km2 (790/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Sex ratio1004
PIN
534 XXX [4]
Vehicle registrationAP-37 (former) Template:Avoid wrap
Major highwaysNH-16, NH-216, NH-216A, NH-365BB, NH-516D, NH-516E
Websiteeluru.ap.gov.in

Eluru district is a district in coastal Andhra Region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Eluru is its administrative headquarters. It is formed from from erstwhile West Godavari and Krishna districts on 4 April 2022. It was restructured on 16 February 2023 with the transfer of Ganapavaram mandal to West Godavari district

History[edit | edit source]

Eluru District history has shared common history with West Godavari district, The Eastern Chalukyas ruled coastal Andhra from 700 to 1200, with Vengi, near Pedavegi village, as their capital. Historical pieces of evidence are found at the villages, Pedavegi and Guntupalli (Jilakarragudem). Eluru then became a part of the Kalinga Empire until 1471. Later it fell into the hands of the Gajapati Empire. In 1515, Krishnadevaraya captured it. After the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, it was taken by the Sultan of Golconda Fort, Kutub Shah. Eluru District was formed with Eluru as its headquarters on 4th April 2022.[2][5][6][7][8] Ganapavaram mandal was shifted to West godavari district on 16 February 2023.[9]

Geography[edit | edit source]

The district occupies an area of 6,579 square kilometres (2,540 sq mi).[2][3] The district is bounded by Khammam district and Polavaram district on the north, West Godavari district and Konnasemma District on the south. The Godavari River separates East Godavari district on east and Tammileru River and Kolleru Lake separates it from Krishna district and NTR district on the west.[citation needed]

Topography[edit | edit source]

Rivers and waterbodies[edit | edit source]

The district is primarily served by the major river Godavari and three tributaries: Yerrakaluva, Tammileru, and Ramileru. Additionally, a freshwater lake flows through the district, serving as a crucial water source. Recently, the Government of India initiated the Polavaram Project, a water reservoir with the potential to store up to 194.6 TMC[10] of water. This project aims to provide a significant water source for other parts of Andhra Pradesh, with the capacity to divert water[11] to drought-prone areas such as Rayalaseema and other districts through the Buckingham Canal. Originally constructed by the British, the Buckingham Canal is now part of India's Inland Waterway project,[12] designed to facilitate civilian and goods transportation, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving connectivity through waterways.

Climate[edit | edit source]

The region has a tropical climate similar to the rest of the Coastal Andhra region. The summers (March–June) are hot and dry while the winters are fairly cold. The rainy season (July–December) is often the best time for tourist visits, as fields are brilliantly green with paddy crops, rivers flowing with monsoon water, and a relatively cool climate. The region has long been home to the Indian nobles due to its climate and fertile soil, and several zamindar large mansions are scattered around the Godavari area.[citation needed]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Religions in Eluru district as of 2025 based on 2011 census[13]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 93.09%
Christianity
 
 3.35%
Islam
 
 3.21%
Other or not stated
 
 0.35%
Distribution of religions

At the time of its establishment in 2022, based on 2011 census, the district has a population of 1,937,695. Women number 969,945, making up 50.05% of the district’s population. About 1,618,288 people (80.70%) live in rural areas. The urban population is 384,370 (19.84%), spread across four towns. Scheduled Castes number 424,446 (21.90% of the district), while Scheduled Tribes total 121,311 (6.26% of the district).[14]

Languages of Eluru district as of 2025 based on 2011 census[15]

  Telugu (93.63%)
  Koya (2.77%)
  Urdu (2.65%)
  Other (0.95%)

Politics[edit | edit source]

There are one parliamentary and seven assembly constituencies in Eluru district. The parliamentary constituencies are

The assembly constituencies are[16]

Constituency Serial No. Name Reserved for Status
63 Unguturu None
64 Denduluru None
65 Eluru None
67 Polavaram ST
68 Chintalapudi SC
70 Nuzvid None
73 Kaikalur None

Administrative divisions[edit | edit source]

The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Eluru, Jangareddygudem, and Nuzividu, which are further subdivided into a total of 27 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector.[2][9]

Mandals[edit | edit source]

The list of 27 mandals in Eluru district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.[17]

  1. Eluru revenue division
    1. Bhimadole
    2. Denduluru
    3. Eluru
    4. Kaikalur
    5. Kalidindi
    6. Mandavalli
    7. Mudinepalli
    8. Nidamarru
    9. Pedapadu
    10. Pedavegi
  2. Jangareddygudem revenue division
    1. Buttayagudem
    2. Dwaraka Tirumala
    3. Jangareddygudem
    4. Jeelugu Milli
    5. Kamavarapukota
    6. Koyyalagudem
    7. Kukunuru
    8. Polavaram
    9. T. Narasapuram
    10. Velairpadu
  3. Nuzvid revenue division
    1. Agiripalli
    2. Chatrai
    3. Chintalapudi
    4. Lingapalem
    5. Musunuru
    6. Nuzvid

Cities and towns[edit | edit source]

Largest cities or towns in Eluru District As per the 2011 Census
Name of the City Revenue Division 2011 Census Population
Eluru Eluru 231,250
Nuzvidu Nuzvidu Division 58,590
Jangareddygudem Jangareddygudem Division 48,994
Chintalapudi Nuzvidu Division 25,952
Kaikaluru Eluru Division 21,292
Unguturu 14,280
Bhimadole 13,669
Mudinepalli 6463
Chatrai Nuzvidu Division 4613
Municipal Bodies in Eluru District
Municipal Body Civic Status of town Establishment year
Eluru Municipal Corporation 2005
Nuzvid Municipality Grade – 3 1983
Jangareddygudem Municipality Grade – 3 2011

Economy[edit | edit source]

The woolen pile carpet industry in Eluru produces eco-friendly carpets.[18][19]

Culture and tourism[edit | edit source]

Buddha Park at Eluru

There are many landmarks and tourism destinations in the district. Eluru is the largest city of the district with many destinations related to Buddhists and Archeological importance such as Guntupalli Caves near the city.[20] Eluru city hosts a 74-foot high Buddha statue in the heart of the city. Some of the religious destinations include, Dwaraka Tirumala known with the name as Chinna Tirumala,[21] and Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema.

Dwaraka Tirumala Temple devotees
Caves on Dhammalingesvarasvami Hill at Guntupalle

Notable people[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Eluru District | Andhra Pradesh Rice Bowl | India". Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "AP: కొత్త జిల్లాల స్వరూపమిదే.. పెద్ద జిల్లా ఏదంటే?". Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 AP GO Number 158, Part-I, Extraordinary dated 16-Feb-2023 for GO MS No:54, Revenue (Lands IV), dated 16-02-2023
  4. ↑ Pincode List
  5. ↑ Raghavendra, V. (26 January 2022). "With creation of 13 new districts, AP now has 26 districts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "AP issues draft gazette notification on 26 districts". Deccan Chronicle. 26 January 2022. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  7. ↑ Staff Reporter (30 March 2022). "New districts to come into force on April 4". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022.
  8. ↑ "కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం". Eenadu.net (in తెలుగు). 31 March 2022. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "No 158: West Godavari district- transfer of Ganapavaram mandal from Eluru revenue division, Eluru district to Bhimavaram revenue division, West Godavari district - final notification". AP e-gazette. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  10. ↑ Dinakar, Lanka (22 March 2022). "Polavaram is lifeline of Andhra; stop political blame game". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  11. ↑ "Chandrababu Naidu vows to bring Godavari water to Rayalaseema". The Hindu. 28 March 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  12. ↑ "New Act seeks to develop inland waterways in AP". The Times of India. 29 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  13. ↑ "Population by Religion - Andhra Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  14. ↑ "Eluru district - demography". Eluru district. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  15. ↑ "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  16. ↑ "District-wise Assembly-Constituencies". ceoandhra.nic.in.
  17. ↑ Gopi Dara (12 November 2022). "Andhra Pradesh: 3 mandals to be shifted to other divisions | Vijayawada News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  18. ↑ Nagaraja, G (20 March 2014). "Handmade carpet industry in doldrums". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  19. ↑ Sajnani, Manohar (2001). Encyclopaedia of tourism resources in India. New Delhi: Kalpaz Pub. p. 66. ISBN 978-81-7835-018-9. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  20. ↑ "Guntupalli caves are selected as India's top 30 heritage sites".
  21. ↑ "Lord Venkateswara Temple".
  22. ↑ "Silk Smitha's death continues to be a mystery even after 24 years". The Times of India. 23 September 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  23. ↑ "Oohalu Gusagusalade". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  24. ↑ "Baladitya - Photos, Videos, Birthday, Latest News, Height In Feet - FilmiBeat". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.

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