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| | name = Gorantla
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| | settlement_type = Municipality
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| | image_skyline = <!-- Madhavaraya Temple.jpg -->
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| | image_caption = Madhavaraya Temple
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| | pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh
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| | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| | coordinates = {{coord|13.9892|N|77.7703|E|display=inline,title}}
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| | subdivision_type = Country
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| | subdivision_name = [[India]]
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| | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
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| | subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
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| | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
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| | subdivision_name2 = [[Anantapur district|Anantapur]]
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| | parts_type = [[Taluka]]s
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| | parts = Hindupur
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| | government_type = Chairperson - Municipality
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| | governing_body = Municipal council
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| | unit_pref = Metric
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| | area_total_km2 = 4.36
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| | elevation_m = 8,436
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| | population_footnotes = <ref>http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=636283</ref>
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| | population_total = 34,271
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| | population_as_of = 2020
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| | population_density_km2 = auto
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| | demographics_type1 = Telugu
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| | demographics1_title1 = Official
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| | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
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| | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| | utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
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| | postal_code = 515231
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| | area_code_type = 515231
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| | area_code = 08556
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| | registration_plate = AP 02
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| '''Gorantla''' is a town and [[Subdivisions of India|municipal council]] on the banks of the [[Chitravathi River]] in the [[Anantapur district]] of the [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web
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| |url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/
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| |title = List of Sub-Districts
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| |publisher = Census of India
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| |archiveurl = https://www.webcitation.org/5Xlqrcsme?url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/
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| }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Anantapur District Mandals|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India|accessdate=6 June 2017|pages=427|format=PDF}}</ref> The city is around 120 km from [[Bengaluru]] and is well-connected with [[National Highway 44 (India)]]. Gorantla is home to the historical Madhavaraya Temple (dedicated to [[Vishnu]]) built in the year 1354 A.D. by Narasimha Saluva of the [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijaya Nagar Empire]]. This temple ranks first among centrally protected [[Monuments of National Importance|monuments of national importance]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Centrally Protected Monuments|url=http://asihyd.ap.nic.in/monuments.html|website=Archeological Survey of India|accessdate=27 May 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626104454/http://asihyd.ap.nic.in/monuments.html|archive-date=26 June 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The city is also known for its [[silk]] [[sari|saree]]s, [[masala dosa]] and more.
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| ==History of Madhavaraya Temple==
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| According to the district gazette and the [[Mysore]] Epigraphical Report of 1912, the temple was built by King Narasimha of the [[Saluva dynasty]] of the Vijayanagara Empire in Saka 1276 (1354 A.D). Between the period 1610 and 1904, the nose of the presiding deity (idol of Madhavaraya Swamy) was broken, making the idol ineligible for worship and disrupting the daily rituals of the temple. The temple was declared a protected monument by the [[British Raj|colonial British government]].
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| === Architecture ===
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| The temple consists of a small shrine chamber, a large central hall enclosed with walls, and a large pillared [[mandapa]] in the front. The most ornamented portion of the building is the pillared porch in front. The plain portions of the massive pillars are decorated with bas-relief sculptures representing scenes from [[Ramayana]] and the [[Puranas]]. The entrances are richly carved with [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] figures. The Garbha Griha features a small image of Lord Madavaraya. A large stepped well in front of the temple contains [[holy water]] believed to be beneficial by the locals for treating [[Skin condition|skin diseases]]. The historical site is full of sculptures and the Pillared Mandapa is renowned for its numerous stone carvings. A lush green park surrounding the temple is used by locals for recreational purposes.
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| ==Religious importance==
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| Residents of Gorantla practice a variety of religions.
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| '''Hindu Temples:''' Madhavaraya Temple, Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple, Chowdeshwari Devi Temple, Kanyaka Parameshwari Temple, Gangamma Temple, Rama & Shiva Alayam and Anjineyaswamy Temple are visited by many [[Pilgrim|pilgrims]].
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| '''Mosques:''' Jama Masjid and Madina masjid are often attended by [[Muslims]] from surrounding areas. There are at least 10 mosques in town.
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| '''Churches:''' There are a few [[Christian Church|churches]] available, namely C&IG and Baetal Church.
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| ==Transportation==
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| Gorantla is well-connected with National Highway 44 (NH 44), which passese within the mandal limits and connects to the state highway between [[Hindupur]] and [[Tirupati]]. Buses are available between Gorantla and Bangalore, Hindupur, [[Kadiri]], [[Dharmavaram, Anantapur district|Dharmavaram]], [[Anantapur]], Tirupathi, [[Chennai]], [[Kadapa]], [[Hyderabad]], and [[Vijayawada]].
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| The nearest railway station is SSPN Railway Station, which is about 20 km from the town.
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| The nearest operational airport is [[Kempegowda International Airport]], Bangalore, which is located about 100 km from the town.
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| [[Krishnapatnam Port]] is located around 300 km from the town.
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| ==Vendors and services==
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| Gorantla is famous for its critically acclaimed [[masala dosa]] and dosala mohan, [[egg]] [[dosa]] T [[VENKATESH]] near RTC BUSTAND roadsoda and [[Mirchi Bajji|mirchi bajji]] are also available for food enthusiasts. Khan's ka Biryani is a newly popular dish from the area.
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| There are two operational hotels, which can be found near the bus stop.
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| There are 10 function halls, including Raj Convention Hall, Vasavi, TTD, Ranga Mahal, and SVT.
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| Gorantla has a police station that dates back to the pre-independence era. The C.I and the S.I enforce law and order in the town.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ananthapuramupolice.ap.gov.in/gorantla |title=Gorantla |website=ananthapuramupolice.ap.gov.in |accessdate= 28 January 2021}}</ref>
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| * Current C.I. - Jaya Naik (9440796837)
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| * Current S.I. - Sreenivasulu (9440901876)
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| Gorantla has 3 theaters, namely CTC, RK, and a newly constructed theater named Cinema Timings expected to be open by February 2020. All these theaters share similar screening times, starting at 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 9:30 pm.
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| There are currently 3 [[Bank|banks]] operating in Gorantla: SBI, KVB, and APGB. These banks are equipped with 7 [[Automated teller machine|ATM]] centres and a few NBFC's like Kosamattam and Muthoot.
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| Gorantla has more than 5 [[Supermarket|supermarkets]], including Sai supermart, Arun supermart, 9 to 9 store, and Supermart.
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| '''Assembly Constituency:'''
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| {| class="wikitable"
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| |2004
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| |Pamudurthi Ravindra Reddy
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| |INC
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| |Kristappa Nimmala
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| |1989
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| |Ravindra Reddy Pamudurthi
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| |1985
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| |Kesanna Veluri
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| |TDP
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| |1983
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| |Kessana V
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| |IND
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| |45280
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| |1978
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| |P Bayapa Reddy
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| |INC(I)
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| |27039
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| |1972
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| |P Ravindra Reddy
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| |IND
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| |33888
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| '''Fuel Stations:''' Sahastra, Vinayaka, Aditya and [[Indian Oil Corporation|Indian Oil]]
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| == Geography ==
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| Gorantla is located at {{Coord|13.9892|N|77.7703|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Gorantla.html Gorantla at Fallingrain.com]</ref> It has an average elevation of 8,436 metres (27,677 ft).
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| == Demographics ==
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| According to [[Indian census|the Indian census]], the population of the village was 34,271 in 2019, with a male population of 14,771 and a female population of 14,655. 4,845 children are under 6 years of age. The average [[Literacy|literacy rate]] is 69.8%.
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| ==Economy==
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| The economy of the town is dependent on the [[weaving]] industry, predominantly the manufacturing of [[Sari|sarees]] by [[Power loom|power looms]]. Another major source of income is [[agriculture]]. Farmers depend on [[rainwater]] due to the lack of water resources. A major crop in this area is ground nuts.
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| == References ==
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| {{reflist}}Assembly Constitution Results:- Till 2009{{commons category|Gorantla, Anantapur district}}
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| [[Category:Mandal headquarters in Anantapur district]]
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