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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Madakasira | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India#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|13.9369|N|77.2694|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 = [[Sri Sathya Sai district|Sri Sathya Sai]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| parts_type | | parts_type = [[Taluka]]s | ||
| parts | | parts = Madakasira | ||
| government_type | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = | ||
| 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|accessdate=29 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128175528/http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|archivedate=28 January 2016|format=PDF}}</ref> | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 30.17 | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 21,464 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| 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 = 515301 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 91–8493 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = AP | ||
| website | | website = {{URL|http://cdma.ap.gov.in/MADAKASIRA/|Madakasira website}} | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Madakasira''' is a town with a population 19,432 in 2001 and also a [[Subdivisions of India|mandal]] in [[ | '''Madakasira''' is a town with a population 19,432 in 2001 and also a [[Subdivisions of India|mandal]] in [[Sri Sathya Sai district|Sri Satya Sai district]] in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/ | |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/ | ||
|title=List of Sub-Districts | |title=List of Sub-Districts | ||
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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Madakasira is located at {{Coord|13.9369|N|77.2694|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Madakasira.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Madakasira, India|website=www.fallingrain.com|accessdate=31 July 2019}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 676 metres (2221 ft). The height of the Madakasira hill is 2936 feet from the Sea Level.Formerly Madakasira is called as SIMHAGIRI because hill from one side looks like a sleeping lion. Around Madakasira there are numerous isolated Peaks and Rocky Clusters which are devoid of any vegetation. Madakasira town is cooler compared to the climate of elsewhere in | Madakasira is located at {{Coord|13.9369|N|77.2694|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Madakasira.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Madakasira, India|website=www.fallingrain.com|accessdate=31 July 2019}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 676 metres (2221 ft). The height of the Madakasira hill is 2936 feet from the Sea Level.Formerly Madakasira is called as SIMHAGIRI because hill from one side looks like a sleeping lion. Around Madakasira there are numerous isolated Peaks and Rocky Clusters which are devoid of any vegetation. Madakasira town is cooler compared to the climate of elsewhere in Sri Sathya Sai District, hence aptly known as Ooty of Sri Sathya Sai District.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}} | ||
There are more than 20 villages in the Madakasira Mandal, they are Halukur, Amidalagondi, Eguva Ramagiri, Maruvapalli, E Achampalli, Kothalam, Chandakacherela, Gowdanahalli, R Anantapuram, Chatram, Mallinayakkanahalli, Cheepuleti, Madakasira, Melavoi, Govindapuram, Jadrahalli, Karesankanahalli, Yerrabommanahalli, Upperlahalli, Haresamudram, Bullasamudram, Manur, Kallumarri, C Kodigapalle and Thirumaladevarahalli. Mandals in this Assembly region are Madakasira, Amarapuram, Rolla, Gudibanda and Agali.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}} | There are more than 20 villages in the Madakasira Mandal, they are Halukur, Amidalagondi, Eguva Ramagiri, Maruvapalli, E Achampalli, Kothalam, Chandakacherela, Gowdanahalli, R Anantapuram, Chatram, Mallinayakkanahalli, Cheepuleti, Madakasira, Melavoi, Govindapuram, Jadrahalli, Karesankanahalli, Yerrabommanahalli, Upperlahalli, Haresamudram, Bullasamudram, Manur, Kallumarri, C Kodigapalle and Thirumaladevarahalli. Mandals in this Assembly region are Madakasira, Amarapuram, Rolla, Gudibanda and Agali.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}} | ||
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== Historical places == | == Historical places == | ||
There are many historical places near Madakasira related to [[Lord Shiva]] and numerous other temples and inscriptions. In Madakasira you can find a very big hill with a fort and a temple on its top build by [[Vijayanagara]] Samrajam. The town has recently constructed a very big Shirdi Sai Baba Temple <ref name="Sewell1882">{{cite book|last=Sewell|first=Robert|title=Lists of the antiquarian remains in the Presidency of Madras|url=https://archive.org/details/listsantiquaria00sewegoog|accessdate=13 March 2011|year=1882|publisher=Printed by E. Keys, at the Government Press}}</ref> | There are many historical places near Madakasira related to [[Lord Shiva]] and numerous other temples and inscriptions. In Madakasira you can find a very big hill with a fort and a temple on its top build by [[Vijayanagara]] Samrajam. The town has recently constructed a very big Shirdi Sai Baba Temple <ref name="Sewell1882">{{cite book|last=Sewell|first=Robert|title=Lists of the antiquarian remains in the Presidency of Madras|url=https://archive.org/details/listsantiquaria00sewegoog|accessdate=13 March 2011|year=1882|publisher=Printed by E. Keys, at the Government Press}}</ref> | ||
< | <gallery> | ||
File:MadakasiraFort-Top-View.jpg|Madakasira Fort | File:MadakasiraFort-Top-View.jpg|Madakasira Fort | ||
File:Madakasira Fort - Large bastion -1.jpg|Madakasira Fort -Large bastion | File:Madakasira Fort - Large bastion -1.jpg|Madakasira Fort -Large bastion | ||
File:Madakasira Fort - Old gateway.jpg|Madakasira Fort - Old gateway | File:Madakasira Fort - Old gateway.jpg|Madakasira Fort - Old gateway | ||
</ | </gallery> | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
Majority of the Madakasira population belongs to Kunchitiga community of [[Gowdas]] which is more than 60% of the total population. | Majority of the Madakasira population belongs to Kunchitiga community of [[Vokkaliga|Gowdas]] which is more than 60% of the total population. | ||
There are 120 [[Yadav]] dominated villages in the Madakasira assembly constituency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Here-SCs-cant-step-into-Yadav-dominated-villages/articleshow/4427628.cms|title=Here, SCs can't step into Yadav-dominated villages | Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|accessdate=31 July 2019}}</ref> | There are 120 [[Yadav]] dominated villages in the Madakasira assembly constituency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Here-SCs-cant-step-into-Yadav-dominated-villages/articleshow/4427628.cms|title=Here, SCs can't step into Yadav-dominated villages | Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|accessdate=31 July 2019}}</ref> | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Cities and towns in Sri Sathya Sai district]] | ||
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:Archaeological sites in Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in | [[Category:Mandal headquarters in Sri Sathya Sai district]] | ||
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Madakasira | |
|---|---|
  Madakasira Location in Andhra Pradesh, India  Madakasira Madakasira (Andhra Pradesh) | |
| Coordinates: 13°56′13″N 77°16′10″E / 13.9369°N 77.2694°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Sri Sathya Sai |
| Talukas | Madakasira |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.17 km2 (11.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 21,464 |
| • Density | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 515301 |
| Telephone code | 91–8493 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
| Website | Madakasira website |
Madakasira is a town with a population 19,432 in 2001 and also a mandal in Sri Satya Sai district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.[2][3] It is located near the state border with Karnataka. The Hill Fort in the village is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.[4]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Madakasira is located at 13°56′13″N 77°16′10″E / 13.9369°N 77.2694°E.[5] It has an average elevation of 676 metres (2221 ft). The height of the Madakasira hill is 2936 feet from the Sea Level.Formerly Madakasira is called as SIMHAGIRI because hill from one side looks like a sleeping lion. Around Madakasira there are numerous isolated Peaks and Rocky Clusters which are devoid of any vegetation. Madakasira town is cooler compared to the climate of elsewhere in Sri Sathya Sai District, hence aptly known as Ooty of Sri Sathya Sai District.[citation needed]
There are more than 20 villages in the Madakasira Mandal, they are Halukur, Amidalagondi, Eguva Ramagiri, Maruvapalli, E Achampalli, Kothalam, Chandakacherela, Gowdanahalli, R Anantapuram, Chatram, Mallinayakkanahalli, Cheepuleti, Madakasira, Melavoi, Govindapuram, Jadrahalli, Karesankanahalli, Yerrabommanahalli, Upperlahalli, Haresamudram, Bullasamudram, Manur, Kallumarri, C Kodigapalle and Thirumaladevarahalli. Mandals in this Assembly region are Madakasira, Amarapuram, Rolla, Gudibanda and Agali.[citation needed]
Historical places[edit | edit source]
There are many historical places near Madakasira related to Lord Shiva and numerous other temples and inscriptions. In Madakasira you can find a very big hill with a fort and a temple on its top build by Vijayanagara Samrajam. The town has recently constructed a very big Shirdi Sai Baba Temple [6]
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Madakasira Fort -
Madakasira Fort -Large bastion -
Madakasira Fort - Old gateway
Education[edit | edit source]
The medium of education is Telugu, Kannada and English, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University's College of Agricultural Engineering is there in Madakasira town Near Tulasidaama vruddasramam Village, Penukonda Road.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Majority of the Madakasira population belongs to Kunchitiga community of Gowdas which is more than 60% of the total population. There are 120 Yadav dominated villages in the Madakasira assembly constituency.[7]
Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Madakasira mandal is as follows:[8]
- Total Population: 73,222 in 15,413 Households.
- Male Population: 37,344 and Female Population: 35,878
- Children Under 6-years of age: 9,709 (Boys - 4,972 and Girls – 4,739)
- Total Literates: 34,125
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "List of Sub-Districts". Census of India. Archived from the original on 14 May 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- ↑ "Anantapur District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. p. 415. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ↑ "Centrally Protected Monuments". Archeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Madakasira, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ↑ Sewell, Robert (1882). Lists of the antiquarian remains in the Presidency of Madras. Printed by E. Keys, at the Government Press. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
- ↑ "Here, SCs can't step into Yadav-dominated villages | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ↑ Madakasira mandal at Our Village India.org