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'''Markapur''' is a town in [[Prakasam district]] of the [[ | '''Markapur''' is a town in [[Prakasam district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is a [[municipality]] and the headquarters of [[Markapur mandal]] in [[Markapur revenue division]].<ref name="census" />{{rp|16}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Part III, District and Sub-District (Mandals) |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf |website=Census of India |publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |accessdate=27 April 2019 |pages=133, 174 |format=PDF}}</ref> Markapur is known for the Chennakesava Swamy Temple built by King Sri Krishnadevaraya, one of the oldest temples in the state.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} A carnival happens every year during Ratha yatra (Tirunalla in Telugu). It is also famous for Chenna Kesavaswamy ''Saptavahana Seva'' on the day of [[Ratha Saptami|Rathsapthami]] during which the lord will be taken to procession on a ''Vendi Ratham'' (silver chariot), which is attended by thousands of people coming from different parts of the state. It is third-largest town in Prakasam district after [[Ongole]] and [[Chirala]]. | ||
== History == | |||
This town formerly was a part of [[Kurnool district|Kurnool District]] and it was the east gate of [[Rayalaseema]]. This town is close to the [[Nallamala Hills]] and currently has a population of nearly 75,000. Markapuram is known for [[slate]] manufacturing industries. On 3 September 2020, Markapur received a heavy rainfall of 227mm, which is a heavy rainfall in last 20 years. Due to that ground water level was increased so that drought conditions began to decrease. | This town formerly was a part of [[Kurnool district|Kurnool District]] and it was the east gate of [[Rayalaseema]]. This town is close to the [[Nallamala Hills]] and currently has a population of nearly 75,000. Markapuram is known for [[slate]] manufacturing industries. On 3 September 2020, Markapur received a heavy rainfall of 227mm, which is a heavy rainfall in last 20 years. Due to that ground water level was increased so that drought conditions began to decrease. | ||
Markapur-situated about {{convert|100|km|abbr=on}} east of Kurnool and about three miles north-east of the Vijayawada-Guntakal Railway line. The town's name is derived from a milk maid by name '''Marika''' who was said to have been graced with a son by Chennakesava swamy. The lady in commemoration of this event constructed a small temple. Soon afterwards a village grew round and about this temple and was known as '''Marikapuram.''' By afflux of time this name evolved into Markapur. The temple originally constructed by Marika developed into a big and a famous temple dedicated to Sri Chennakesava swamy at the time of ruler Sri Krishna devaraya who ruled Rayalaseema. | Markapur-situated about {{convert|100|km|abbr=on}} east of Kurnool and about three miles north-east of the Vijayawada-Guntakal Railway line. The town's name is derived from a milk maid by name '''Marika''' who was said to have been graced with a son by Chennakesava swamy. The lady in commemoration of this event constructed a small temple. Soon afterwards a village grew round and about this temple and was known as '''Marikapuram.''' By afflux of time this name evolved into Markapur. The temple originally constructed by Marika developed into a big and a famous temple dedicated to Sri Chennakesava swamy at the time of ruler Sri Krishna devaraya who ruled Rayalaseema. | ||
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== Education == | == Education == | ||
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the ''School Education Department'' of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department |url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |accessdate=7 November 2016 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archivedate=27 December 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal |url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |website=www.ap.gov.in |accessdate=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |archivedate= 7 November 2016 }}</ref> The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu. | The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the ''School Education Department'' of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department |url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |accessdate=7 November 2016 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archivedate=27 December 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal |url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |website=www.ap.gov.in |accessdate=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |archivedate= 7 November 2016 }}</ref> The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu. | ||
Engineering colleges are there.Also one agricultural College is there,named N.S.Agricultural college.A part from this,there are number of degree colleges | |||
Engineering colleges are there. Also one agricultural College is there, named N.S.Agricultural college. A part from this, there are number of degree colleges. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Prakasam district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Prakasam district]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Prakasam district]] | |||