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'''Amalapuram''' is a town in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the district headquarters and the largest town of [[Konaseema district]]. It is the mandal and divisional headquarters of [[Amalapuram mandal]] and [[Amalapuram revenue division]] respectively.<ref name="census" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Amalapuram|url=http://eastgodavari.nic.in/temples/AMALAPURAM.aspx|website=eastgodavari.nic.in|access-date=4 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404220800/http://eastgodavari.nic.in/temples/AMALAPURAM.aspx|archive-date=4 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The town is situated in the delta of [[konaseema]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bhaskar|first1=B.V.S.|title=Water crisis grips DR.B R Ambedkar Konaseema|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/water-crisis-grips-konaseema/article8491454.ece|access-date=4 April 2017|work=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref>
'''Amalapuram''' is a town in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the district headquarters and largest town of [[Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district]]. It is the mandal and divisional headquarters of [[Amalapuram mandal]] and [[Amalapuram revenue division]] respectively.<ref name="census" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Amalapuram|url=http://eastgodavari.nic.in/temples/AMALAPURAM.aspx|website=eastgodavari.nic.in|access-date=4 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404220800/http://eastgodavari.nic.in/temples/AMALAPURAM.aspx|archive-date=4 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The town is situated in the delta of [[Konaseema]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bhaskar|first1=B.V.S.|title=Water crisis grips Konaseema|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/water-crisis-grips-konaseema/article8491454.ece|access-date=4 April 2017|work=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:గడియర స్తంభం సెంటర్ IMG 20190526 225221.jpg|thumb|Clock Tower]]  
[[File:గడియర స్తంభం సెంటర్ IMG 20190526 225221.jpg|thumb|Clock Tower]]
[[File:The Godavari River @Amalapuram.jpg|thumb|Godavari River in Pasarlapudi village near Amalapuram]]
[[File:The Godavari River @Amalapuram.jpg|thumb|Godavari River in Pasarlapudi village near Amalapuram]]
Amalapuram was originally named Amlipuri. Some of its temples are dedicated to Amaleswarudu.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
Amalapuram was originally named Amlipuri. Some of its temples are dedicated to Amaleswarudu.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}


Amalapuram is also called Panchalingapuram as it is the seat of five temples to Shiva as Amaleswarudu, Sidheswarudu, Ramalingeswarudu, Chandramouleeswarudu and Chennamalleeswarudu. Amalapuram is the most developed town in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. It is hub of the district for education and financial institutes. There are approximately 65 schools and colleges, six engineering colleges and one medical college in the area. It is one among few parliament constituencies in India which do not have a railway connectivity.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
Amalapuram is also called Panchalingapuram as it is the seat of five temples to Shiva as Amaleswarudu, Sidheswarudu, Ramalingeswarudu, Chandramouleeswarudu and Chennamalleeswarudu. Amalapuram is the most developed town in [[Konaseema district]]. It is hub of the district for education and financial institutes. There are approximately 65 schools and colleges, six engineering colleges and one medical college in the area where Dr.Yugandar Bangari and Dr.Lagishetti Mahesh who are notable alumni of K.I.M.S. hospital, Amalapuram is contributing to improve health care sector in Amalapuram. It is one among few parliament constituencies in India which do not have a railway connectivity.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Amalapuram has a population of 50,889 with 25,538 males and 25,351 females. Amalapuram has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; 80.68% of males and 73.54% of females are literate. 77,036 people reside in rural parts of Amalapuram while 64,158 people reside in the Amalapuram urban area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>
According to the 2011 Census of India, Amalapuram Municipality had a population of 53,231, with 26,485 males and 26,746 females, resulting in a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The population of children aged 0–6 years was 4,635.
 
The average literacy rate of Amalapuram was 89.80%, with male literacy at 93.24% and female literacy at 86.39%. Scheduled Castes (SC) constituted 13.23% of the population, and Scheduled Tribes (ST) made up 1.48%.
 
The total area of the municipality is 7.20&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, resulting in a population density of approximately 7,393 persons per square kilometre.
 
''Source: Census of India 2011, [https://censusindia.gov.in CensusIndia.gov.in]''
 
== Amalapuram Mandal ==
Amalapuram is also the headquarters of the Amalapuram mandal, which includes the town and 16 surrounding villages. According to the 2011 Census, the mandal had a total population of 141,693 — comprising 70,973 males and 70,720 females — with a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males.
 
The mandal spans an area of approximately 80.06&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. The population density of the mandal is around 1,770 persons per square kilometre.
 
Children in the 0–6 age group numbered 13,365, and the average literacy rate in the mandal was 84.22%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 80.09%.
 
''Source: Census of India 2011, [https://censusindia.gov.in CensusIndia.gov.in]''


== Governance ==
== Governance ==
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=== Politics ===
=== Politics ===
[[File:Not a parliament.jpg|thumb|Government Office in Amalapuram]]
[[File:Not a parliament.jpg|thumb|Government Office in Amalapuram]]
[[File:Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hussein Al Ahmar in New Dehli, India, 2001.jpg|thumb|GMC Balayogi(To the left),Former Speaker of Parliament]]
[[File:Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hussein Al Ahmar in New Dehli, India, 2001.jpg|thumb|GMC Balayogi (To the right), Former Speaker of Parliament]]
Amalapuram is one of the 25 [[Lok Sabha]] constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
Amalapuram is one of the 25 [[Lok Sabha]] constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}


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The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Amalapuram bus station. Regular buses between Rajahmundry, Kakinada non-stop, hourly based Vizag and Vijayawada from evening buses to Hyderabad available.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref>
The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Amalapuram bus station. Regular buses between Rajahmundry, Kakinada non-stop, hourly based Vizag and Vijayawada from evening buses to Hyderabad available.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref>
A [[Amalapuram railway station|railway station]] currently under construction (in 2023).


== 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 |access-date=7 November 2016|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archive-date=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 |access-date=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |archive-date=7 November 2016 }}</ref> The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
 
Amalapuram is home to Sree Konaseema Bhanoji Ramars College (SKBR College), established in 1951, the oldest college in the Konaseema region and among the earlier higher education institutions in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web |title=About SKBR College |url=http://skbrcollege.org/aboutus.php |website=SKBR College Official Website |access-date=12 June 2025}}</ref> The town houses the Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), a reputed medical college and hospital serving the region.<ref>{{cite web |title=About KIMS Amalapuram |url=https://www.kimsamalapuram.org/ |website=Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences |access-date=12 June 2025}}</ref>
 
Amalapuram has the Government Junior College for Girls, a public institution offering intermediate education for female students in Amalapuram.<ref>{{cite web |title=Govt Junior College (Girls), Amalapuram |url=https://www.justdial.com/East-Godavari/Govt-Junior-College-Girls-Near-Vr-College-Amalapuram/9999PX883-X883-110506162950-V9R3_BZDET |website=Justdial |access-date=12 June 2025}}</ref>
 
Amalapuram also hosts multiple engineering colleges affiliated with JNTU Kakinada and approved by AICTE:<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Engineering Colleges in Amalapuram 2025 |url=https://www.collegedekho.com/engineering/colleges-in-amalapuram/ |website=CollegeDekho |access-date=12 June 2025}}</ref> Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIET), offers diploma and B.Tech programs in areas such as AI/ML, Electronics & Communications, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering.<ref>{{cite web |title=Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology, Amalapuram |url=https://www.careers360.com/colleges/srinivasa-institute-of-engineering-and-technology-amalapuram/courses |website=Careers360 |access-date=12 June 2025}}</ref>
Amalapuram Institute of Management Sciences & College of Engineering, provides B.E./B.Tech and M.Tech programs, along with diploma courses.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amalapuram Institute of Management Sciences and College of Engineering |url=https://www.shiksha.com/college/amalapuram-institute-of-management-sciences-and-college-engineering-east-godavari-46579 |website=Shiksha |access-date=12 June 2025}}</ref>
BVC Institute of Technology & Science (BVCITS), a private AICTE‑accredited institution established in 2002, offering engineering (B.Tech/M.Tech), management (MBA), computer applications (MCA), and diploma courses.<ref>{{cite web |title=BVC Institute of Technology and Science Amalapuram |url=https://www.collegedekho.com/colleges/bvcits |website=CollegeDekho |access-date=12 June 2025}}</ref>


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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* [[G. M. C. Balayogi]], former [[Speaker of the Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha Speaker]]
* [[Pradeep Machiraju]], anchor and actor
* [[Ram Madhav]], General Secretary, [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
* [[Bayya Suryanarayana Murthy]], former MP of [[Rajya Sabha]], journalist, essayist, short-story writer
* [[Bayya Suryanarayana Murthy]], former MP of [[Rajya Sabha]], journalist, essayist, short-story writer
* [[G. M. C. Balayogi]], former [[Speaker of the Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha Speaker]]
* [[Devi Sri Prasad]], [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Tollywood]] music composer and singer
* [[Kala Venkata Rao]], former Minister
* [[Kala Venkata Rao]], former Minister
* [[Devi Sri Prasad]], [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Tollywood]] music composer and singer
* [[Ram Madhav]], General Secretary, [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
* [[Satwiksairaj Rankireddy]], badminton player
* [[Satwiksairaj Rankireddy]], badminton player
* [[G. N. Saibaba]] – Human rights activist and former Delhi University professor, originally from Amalapuram.<ref>{{cite news |title=Delhi University professor G. N. Saibaba sentenced to life imprisonment |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gn-saibaba-gets-life-term/article8291382.ece |work=The Hindu |date=7 March 2017 |access-date=12 June 2025}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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* {{Commons category-inline}}
* Amalapuram Urban Development Authority (AMUDA) - http://dtcp.ap.gov.in/dtcpweb/uda/35,%20Dt.20.03.2023-AMUDA.PDF
{{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}}
{{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}}
{{Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district}}
{{Konaseema district}}
 
* [http://skbrcollege.org/ Sree Konaseema Bhanoji Ramars College Official Website]
* [https://www.kimsamalapuram.org/ Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences Official Website]


[[Category:Cities and towns in Konaseema district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Konaseema district]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Konaseema district]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Konaseema district]]
[[Category:District headquarters of Andhra Pradesh]]

Latest revision as of 04:37, 2 November 2025

Amalapuram
District Headquarter
Municipal Town
Poornakumbham sculpture in Amalapauram
Poornakumbham sculpture in Amalapauram
Amalapuram is located in Andhra Pradesh
Amalapuram
Amalapuram
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Amalapuram is located in India
Amalapuram
Amalapuram
Amalapuram (India)
Coordinates: 16°34′43″N 82°00′22″E / 16.5787°N 82.0061°E / 16.5787; 82.0061
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictDr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyAmalapuram Municipal Council
 • MLAAithabathula Anandarao
Area
[1]
 • Total7.20 km2 (2.78 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total53,231
 • Density7,400/km2 (19,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
533201
Telephone code08856
Vehicle RegistrationAP05 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[4]

Amalapuram is a town in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the district headquarters and largest town of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. It is the mandal and divisional headquarters of Amalapuram mandal and Amalapuram revenue division respectively.[3][5] The town is situated in the delta of Konaseema.[6]

History[edit | edit source]

Clock Tower
Godavari River in Pasarlapudi village near Amalapuram

Amalapuram was originally named Amlipuri. Some of its temples are dedicated to Amaleswarudu.[citation needed]

Amalapuram is also called Panchalingapuram as it is the seat of five temples to Shiva as Amaleswarudu, Sidheswarudu, Ramalingeswarudu, Chandramouleeswarudu and Chennamalleeswarudu. Amalapuram is the most developed town in Konaseema district. It is hub of the district for education and financial institutes. There are approximately 65 schools and colleges, six engineering colleges and one medical college in the area where Dr.Yugandar Bangari and Dr.Lagishetti Mahesh who are notable alumni of K.I.M.S. hospital, Amalapuram is contributing to improve health care sector in Amalapuram. It is one among few parliament constituencies in India which do not have a railway connectivity.[citation needed]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Amalapuram is spread over an area of 7.20 km2 (2.78 sq mi).[3] It is located at 16°34′43″N 82°00′22″E / 16.5787°N 82.0061°E / 16.5787; 82.0061. It has an average elevation of 2 m (6 ft 7 in).[citation needed] It is the largest town of Konaseema district.[7]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 Census of India, Amalapuram Municipality had a population of 53,231, with 26,485 males and 26,746 females, resulting in a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The population of children aged 0–6 years was 4,635.

The average literacy rate of Amalapuram was 89.80%, with male literacy at 93.24% and female literacy at 86.39%. Scheduled Castes (SC) constituted 13.23% of the population, and Scheduled Tribes (ST) made up 1.48%.

The total area of the municipality is 7.20 km2, resulting in a population density of approximately 7,393 persons per square kilometre.

Source: Census of India 2011, CensusIndia.gov.in

Amalapuram Mandal[edit | edit source]

Amalapuram is also the headquarters of the Amalapuram mandal, which includes the town and 16 surrounding villages. According to the 2011 Census, the mandal had a total population of 141,693 — comprising 70,973 males and 70,720 females — with a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males.

The mandal spans an area of approximately 80.06 km2. The population density of the mandal is around 1,770 persons per square kilometre.

Children in the 0–6 age group numbered 13,365, and the average literacy rate in the mandal was 84.22%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 80.09%.

Source: Census of India 2011, CensusIndia.gov.in

Governance[edit | edit source]

Politics[edit | edit source]

Government Office in Amalapuram
GMC Balayogi (To the right), Former Speaker of Parliament

Amalapuram is one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.[citation needed]

Transport[edit | edit source]

A Ferry in Godavari river

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Amalapuram bus station. Regular buses between Rajahmundry, Kakinada non-stop, hourly based Vizag and Vijayawada from evening buses to Hyderabad available.[8]

A railway station currently under construction (in 2023).

Education[edit | edit source]

Amalapuram is home to Sree Konaseema Bhanoji Ramars College (SKBR College), established in 1951, the oldest college in the Konaseema region and among the earlier higher education institutions in Andhra Pradesh.[9] The town houses the Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), a reputed medical college and hospital serving the region.[10]

Amalapuram has the Government Junior College for Girls, a public institution offering intermediate education for female students in Amalapuram.[11]

Amalapuram also hosts multiple engineering colleges affiliated with JNTU Kakinada and approved by AICTE:[12] Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIET), offers diploma and B.Tech programs in areas such as AI/ML, Electronics & Communications, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering.[13] Amalapuram Institute of Management Sciences & College of Engineering, provides B.E./B.Tech and M.Tech programs, along with diploma courses.[14] BVC Institute of Technology & Science (BVCITS), a private AICTE‑accredited institution established in 2002, offering engineering (B.Tech/M.Tech), management (MBA), computer applications (MCA), and diploma courses.[15]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "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 28 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Amalapuram, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "District Census Handbook – East Godavari" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 16, 54. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  5. ↑ "Amalapuram". eastgodavari.nic.in. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  6. ↑ Bhaskar, B.V.S. "Water crisis grips Konaseema". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  7. ↑ Bhattacharjee, Sumit (29 May 2022). "Caste matters in Konaseema". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  8. ↑ "Bus in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  9. ↑ "About SKBR College". SKBR College Official Website. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  10. ↑ "About KIMS Amalapuram". Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "Govt Junior College (Girls), Amalapuram". Justdial. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Top Engineering Colleges in Amalapuram 2025". CollegeDekho. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology, Amalapuram". Careers360. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  14. ↑ "Amalapuram Institute of Management Sciences and College of Engineering". Shiksha. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  15. ↑ "BVC Institute of Technology and Science Amalapuram". CollegeDekho. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  16. ↑ "Delhi University professor G. N. Saibaba sentenced to life imprisonment". The Hindu. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]

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