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==History==
==History==
Chittoor district was initially formed in 1911.  At the time of Indian independence in 1947, Chittoor district was a part of the erstwhile Madras state. In the fifties Chittor district was a part of the newly formed Andhra Pradesh state and went through several changes. In 1985, the taluks of the district were reorganised. With the formation of Tirupati District from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from  old Nellore district on 4th April, 2022, Chittoor district consisted of 31 mandals across 4 revenue divisions.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://chittoor.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Chittoor District | work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 4 Octoer 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Tirupati District | work=History|publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 6 October 2023}}</ref>
Chittoor district was initially formed in 1911.  At the time of Indian independence in 1947, Chittoor district was a part of the erstwhile Madras state. In the fifties Chittor district was a part of the newly formed Andhra Pradesh state and went through several changes. In 1985, the taluks of the district were reorganised. With the formation of Tirupati District from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from  old Nellore district on 4 April 2022, Chittoor district consisted of 31 mandals across 4 revenue divisions.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://chittoor.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Chittoor District | work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 4 Octoer 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Tirupati District | work=History|publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 6 October 2023}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==

Latest revision as of 12:47, 24 November 2023

Venkatagirikota
V. Kota
Venkatagirikota is located in Andhra Pradesh
Venkatagirikota
Venkatagirikota
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 13°00′00″N 78°30′00″E / 13.0000°N 78.5000°E / 13.0000; 78.5000Coordinates: 13°00′00″N 78°30′00″E / 13.0000°N 78.5000°E / 13.0000; 78.5000
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictChittoor
MandalVenkatagirikota mandal
Elevation
764 m (2,507 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total12,803
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
517424
Vehicle registrationAP-03

Venkatagirikota (also known as V. Kota) is a village in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Venkatagirikota mandal.[1]

History[edit]

Chittoor district was initially formed in 1911. At the time of Indian independence in 1947, Chittoor district was a part of the erstwhile Madras state. In the fifties Chittor district was a part of the newly formed Andhra Pradesh state and went through several changes. In 1985, the taluks of the district were reorganised. With the formation of Tirupati District from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from old Nellore district on 4 April 2022, Chittoor district consisted of 31 mandals across 4 revenue divisions.[2][3]

Geography[edit]

Venkatagirikota is located at 13°00′00″N 78°30′00″E / 13.0000°N 78.5000°E / 13.0000; 78.5000.[4] It has an average elevation of 764 meters (2509 feet) above sea level. The village is very close to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu state borders. and its very fast developing town in chittoor dist, this town is a center point for 3 states and 3 highways passes through The population of the village primarily consists of all religions.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "Chittoor District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 500, 519. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  2. "Chittoor District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 4 Octoer 2023. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. "Tirupati District". History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  4. Falling Rain Genomics.Venkatagirikota