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| elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Elevation for Proddatur |url=http://veloroutes.org/elevation/?location=Proddatur&units=m|publisher=Veloroutes |access-date=3 September 2014}}</ref>
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| postal_code       = 516360, 516361, 516362 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/pin/Pinsearch.aspx?Pin_On=Proddatur|title=IndiaPost – Pincode Search – Proddatur|publisher=[[Indian Postal Service|India Post]]|access-date=19 October 2009|location=[[New Delhi]], India}}</ref>
| postal_code                     = 516360, 516361, 516362 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/pin/Pinsearch.aspx?Pin_On=Proddatur|title=IndiaPost – Pincode Search – Proddatur|publisher=[[Indian Postal Service|India Post]]|access-date=2009-10-19|location=[[New Delhi]], India}}</ref>
| area_code         = 08564<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sarkaritel.com/codes/std_codes_andhrapradesh.htm|title=STD Codes (Andhra Pradesh)|year=2005|publisher=Sarkaritel|access-date=19 October 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090917140956/http://www.sarkaritel.com/codes/std_codes_andhrapradesh.htm|archive-date=17 September 2009}}</ref>
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| registration_plate = AP-04 and AP-24
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'''Proddatur''', natively known as '''Proddaturu''', is a city in the [[YSR Kadapa District]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], located on the banks of the [[Penna River]]. The city is a [[List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh|municipality]], and also the mandal headquarters of Proddatur [[mandal]]. It is the second-largest town in former [[Kadapa District]]. It is the oldest municipality which formed before [[Indian independence movement|Independence]].


'''Proddatur'''(1915) is a city in the [[YSR district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandal wise villages|url=http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/cuddapah.pdf|website=Revenue Department – AP Land|publisher=National Informatics Center|access-date=10 November 2014|page=6|format=PDF|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216080811/http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/Cuddapah.pdf|archive-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>  
Proddatur got its name from the history of [[Ramayana]], where [[Lord Ram]]<nowiki/>a resided. Many old temples are located in the city. The temple where Lord Rama resided is located on the banks of [[Penna River]], known as Rameshwaram. It is known as Second Bombay for Gold business.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/shutter-down-over-1000-jewellery-shops-shut-in-ap-town-after-i-t-raids/articleshow/104626621.cms|title=Shutter down! Over 1,000 jewellery shops shut in AP town after I-T raids}}</ref> Thousands of gold and clothing shops are located in Proddutur. It is also known as the Second Mysore for its grandeur in [[Dussehra]] celebrations. It is 13th largest urban agglomeration in Andhrapradesh. It became a municipality in 1915, later it was upgraded from 3rd, to 2nd, to 1st. In 1998, it became a Special Grade Municipality. Proddatur–to–Cumbum railway section was sanctioned in 2010 which is strategically important for the town. [[National Highway 67 (India)|National Highway 67]] passes through this town.
 
Multiple  schools, colleges and a wide range of hospitals are located here along with a 350 bed government hospital.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandal wise villages|url=http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/cuddapah.pdf|website=Revenue Department – AP Land|publisher=National Informatics Center|access-date=10 November 2014|page=6|format=PDF|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216080811/http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/Cuddapah.pdf|archive-date=16 February 2012}}</ref> The town is near the centre for small towns like [[Jammalamadugu]], [[Mydukur]], [[Chagalamarri]], [[Yerraguntla]] and a major center nearby other small towns in the Kadapa District. A large number of people from these small towns commute to Proddatur for their livelihoods.
==Overview==
It is the second largest city in YSR District after Kadapa City. It is based on the banks of the [[Penna River]]. The city is a [[List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh|municipality]], and also the mandal headquarters of Proddatur [[mandal]].It also has a forest division-proddatur forest division.<ref>{{cite web|title=Part-III State Administrative Divisions 2001–2011 |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India|access-date=18 January 2015|page=258|format=PDF}}</ref> It is the smallest municipal body by area, but its urban agglomeration is 14th in the state in terms of population and contains 41 wards. And The old name of proddatur is Bradhanpuri. The Proddatur has some famous places which is Rameswaram temple, Cine hub etc. and it is near to Kundu river. And it is developing as a city. Proddatur is well known for its gold and cotton industries, and hence is called the Second Bombay. It is also referred to as the ‘City of Gold' because of the large-scale gold business that takes place here. Apart from this, the city is a perfect getaway for those who believe in God and miracles. The city has places of worship of all different types, from churches and temples to mosques. Vijaya Dashmi or Dussehra is a festival celebrated here with great pomp and enthusiasm due to the festival celebration Proddatur is also called as a 2nd mysore. Once in stop by local sweet shop and try the special ‘Tangedu Palle’, a famous sweet of Proddatur made with special ghee.
 
 
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==Geography==
It also has a forest division—Proddatur Forest Division.<ref>{{cite web|title=Part-III State Administrative Divisions 2001–2011 |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India|access-date=18 January 2015|page=258|format=PDF}}</ref>
 
Proddatur is on the banks of the River [[Penner River|Penna]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
 
{{As of|pre=the|2011}} [[Census of India|census]], Proddatur urban agglomeration has population of 217,895. The city had a population of 162,816. Proddatur is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Andhra Pradesh. There are 81,368 males and 81,448 females in the total population; a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Sex Ratio |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/indiaatglance.html|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=3 September 2014}}</ref> 15,516 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 7,999 are boys and 7,517 are girls; a ratio of 940 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 78.08% (male 86.02%; female 70.20%) with 115,011 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate) |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/PCA_Highlights/pca_highlights_file/India/Chapter-3.pdf|publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India|access-date=3 September 2014|format=PDF}}</ref>
{{As of|pre=the|2011}} [[Census of India|census]], Proddatur urban agglomeration has population of 217,895.The city had a population of 162,816. Proddatur is one of the most densely populated municipality in Andhra Pradesh. There are 81,368 males and 81,448 females in the total population; a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Sex Ratio |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/indiaatglance.html|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=3 September 2014}}</ref> 15,516 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 7,999 are boys and 7,517 are girls; a ratio of 940 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 78.08% (male 86.02%; female 70.20%) with 115,011 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate) |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/PCA_Highlights/pca_highlights_file/India/Chapter-3.pdf|publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India|access-date=3 September 2014|format=PDF}}</ref>


Its urban agglomeration had a population of 217,895, of which males constitute 108,986, females represent 108,900; a sex ratio of 999 females per 1000 men; 21,616 are in the age group of 0–6 years. There are a total of 147,156 literates, with an average literacy rate of 75.97%.<ref>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – YSR|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2820_PART_B_DCHB_YSR.pdf|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref>
Its urban agglomeration had a population of 217,895, of which males constitute 108,986, females represent 108,900; a sex ratio of 999 females per 1000 men; 21,616 are in the age group of 0–6 years. There are a total of 147,156 literates, with an average literacy rate of 75.97%.<ref>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – YSR|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2820_PART_B_DCHB_YSR.pdf|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref>
==History==
{{Unreferenced section|date=December 2018}}
Before Ramayana, the name of Proddatur was Bradhana puri (place of prayers). Its population mostly composed of priests who wished to live on the bank of the river Penna.
When Lord Rama was on his way back to Ayodhya from Lanka after defeating Ravanasura (ravana samharam), he and his troops reached Bradhana puri at sunset; named Proddu in Telugu, the local language.
Lord Rama convinced sitha to stay the night at the river bank of Penna in Bradhana puri.
In Afternoon Rama wanted to pray
Lord Shiva and wanted a Shivalingam so he asked hanuman to
bring kasi Shivalingam so that he can pray to lord. When it was late
for hanuman to bring the Shivalingam and lord Rama made a sand Shivalingam and did pooja. Hanuman said to take my Shiva lingam but Rama said it was late to bring kasi Shivalingam. So this Shivalingam is still there in
Proddatur in a town called Rameswaram "Rama" means Rama and
"Eshwaram" means Shiva.
Priests of Bradhana puri changed the name of Bradhana puri to Proddatur by way of paying tribute to Lord Rama.
Satavahanas ruled Kadapa district and other parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. They ruled even Proddatur. Satavahanas ruled in 70- 60 BC Era.
==District formation==
[[File:Stamp of India - 2010 - Colnect 259599 - Dr Ys Rajasekhara Reddy.jpeg|thumb|left|110px|YSR Reddy - postal stamp]]
YSR district was one of the 13 new districts formed in 2022 , with its headquarters at [[Kadapa]]. The reorganisation of the districts increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh to 26. It has 3 revenue divisions -  [[Jammalamadugu revenue division]], [[Kadapa revenue division]] and [[Badvel revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/040422/cm-jagan-mohan-reddy-inaugurates-13-new-districts.html | title= 13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here | work= Published on: April 4, 2022 |publisher= Deccan Chronicle| access-date = 17 October 2023}}</ref>
Kadapa district was renamed YSR district in 2010 after [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy|Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy]] (8 July 1949 – 2 September 2009), who was chief minister of Andhra Pradesh  for two terms. In a political career spanning 30 years, he never lost an election. He died in a helicopter accident.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://kadapa.ap.gov.in/history-2/ | title= YSR District | work=  About District > History|publisher= Andhra Pradesh Government| access-date = 22 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090905062329/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/04/stories/2009090458310100.htm  |title =Kadapa district to be named after YSR  |work = 4 September 2009  |publisher =  The Hindu |access-date = 22 October 2023 |archive-url = http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/04/stories/2009090458310100.htm |archive-date = 5 September 2009 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url =  https://web.archive.org/web/20160304134802/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article439652.ece |title = Kadapa district to be named after YSR  |work = PTI 18 June 2010 |publisher =  The New Indian Express |access-date = 22 October 2023 |archive-url =  http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article439652.ece|archive-date =  4 March 2016|url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =https://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/y-s-rajasekhara-reddy.html  | title=  Y S Rajasekhara Reddy |publisher= i love india.com| access-date = 22 October 2023}}</ref>


== Governance ==
== Governance ==
Kadapa and Proddatur are the only municipalities which were formed before independence in the district.Proddatur [[municipality]] was formed in 1915. It was upgraded as a ''Special Grade Municipality'' in 1998. The jurisdiction of the municipality is spread over an area of {{Convert|21.06|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Proddatur Municipality|url=http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/index.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=4 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707013851/http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/index.html|archive-date=7 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Kadapa and Proddatur are the only municipalities which were formed before independence in the district. The Proddatur municipality was formed in 1915. It was upgraded to a ''Special Grade Municipality'' in 1998. The jurisdiction of the municipality is spread over an area of {{Convert|21.06|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Proddatur Municipality|url=http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/index.html|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=4 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707013851/http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/index.html|archive-date=7 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The city is one of the 31 cities in the state to be a part of water supply and sewerage services mission known as the [[Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation]], or AMRUT.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Vadlapatla|first1=Sribala|title=Amaravati among 31 AP cities selected for Amruth development|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Amaravati-among-31-AP-cities-selected-for-Amruth-development/articleshow/48431080.cms|access-date=18 December 2015|work=The Times of India|date=11 August 2015|location=Hyderabad}}</ref> As per the National Urban Sanitation Policy, the city was ranked 327th in the country in 2009–10, with a total of 27.450 points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rank of Cities on Sanitation 2009–2010: National Urban Sanitation Policy |url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2010/may/d2010051103.pdf|website=Press Information Bureau|publisher=National Informatics Centre|access-date=22 September 2014}}</ref>
The city is one of the 31 cities in the state to be a part of water supply and sewerage services mission known as the [[Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation]], or AMRUT.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Vadlapatla|first1=Sribala|title=Amaravati among 31 AP cities selected for Amruth development|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Amaravati-among-31-AP-cities-selected-for-Amruth-development/articleshow/48431080.cms|access-date=18 December 2015|work=The Times of India|date=11 August 2015|location=Hyderabad}}</ref> Per the National Urban Sanitation Policy, the city was ranked 327th in the country in 2009–10, with a total of 27.450 points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rank of Cities on Sanitation 2009–2010: National Urban Sanitation Policy |url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2010/may/d2010051103.pdf|website=Press Information Bureau|publisher=National Informatics Centre|access-date=22 September 2014}}</ref>


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Its economy is mainly driven by gold and cotton businesses, book manufacturing, and financing.<ref name="info">{{cite web|title=Proddatur Info|url=http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=20 March 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703015416/http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/|archive-date=3 July 2014}}</ref>
Its economy is mainly driven by gold and cotton businesses, book manufacturing, and financing.<ref name="info">{{cite web|title=Proddatur Info|url=http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/|website=Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=20 March 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703015416/http://cdma.gov.in/PRODDATUR/|archive-date=3 July 2014}}</ref>
'''<u>Constructing process</u>'''
Currently government auctioned to make town roads bigger


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
* Proddatur is located on [[National Highway 67 (India)|Highway 67]]. Daily bus services are available to [[Hyderabad]], [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Vijayawada]]; non-stop bus service is available to [[Kadapa|Kadapa and Tirupati]] .
* Proddatur is located on [[National Highway 67 (India)|Highway 67]]. Daily bus services are available to [[Bangalore|Bangalore, Hyderabad]], [[Chennai]], [[Vijayawada]]; non-stop bus service is available to [[Kadapa|Kadapa and Tirupati]] .
* [[Proddatur railway station]] is situated on the [[Nandyal–Yerraguntla section]]. It falls under the jurisdiction of the [[Guntakal railway division]].<ref name="section">{{cite news|title=Nandyal–Yerranguntla rail line commissioned|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/nandyalyerranguntla-rail-line-commissioned/article9023528.ece|access-date=24 August 2016|work=The Hindu|date=24 August 2016}}</ref>
* [[Proddatur railway station]] is situated on the [[Nandyal–Yerraguntla section]]. It falls under the jurisdiction of the [[Guntakal railway division]].<ref name="section">{{cite news|title=Nandyal–Yerranguntla rail line commissioned|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/nandyalyerranguntla-rail-line-commissioned/article9023528.ece|access-date=24 August 2016|work=The Hindu|date=24 August 2016}}</ref>
* Dharmavaram to Vijayawada express passes through Proddatur.
* 60 km from Kadapa Airport.  


==Education==
==Education==
The primary and secondary education consists of government-funded and government-aided public schools, 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|format=PDF|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107220545/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf|archive-date=7 November 2016}}</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> Instruction in provided in either English or Telugu. Brilliant people like P V SAI CHARAN had studied in proddatur.  
The primary and secondary education consists of government-funded and government-aided public schools, 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|format=PDF|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107220545/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf|archive-date=7 November 2016}}</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> Instruction in provided in either English or Telugu.
 
* Sri Ravindra High School<ref>{{cite web|title=Sri Ravindra High School|url=http://vitspdtr.ac.in/|website=Sri Ravindra High School|access-date=7 March 2009
}}</ref>
 
* Deepthi junior college<ref>{{cite web|title=Deepthi junior college|url=http://vitspdtr.ac.in/|website=Deepthi junior college|access-date=7 March 2009}}</ref>


* Vaagdevi Institute of Technology and Science<ref>{{cite web|title=Vaagdevi Institute of Technology and Science|url=http://vitspdtr.ac.in/|website=Vaagdevi Institute of Technology and Science|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
* Vaagdevi Institute of Technology and Science<ref>{{cite web|title=Vaagdevi Institute of Technology and Science|url=http://vitspdtr.ac.in/|website=Vaagdevi Institute of Technology and Science|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
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* Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology<ref>{{cite web|title=VBIT|url=http://vbit.edu.in/|website=Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
* Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology<ref>{{cite web|title=VBIT|url=http://vbit.edu.in/|website=Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
* Gouthami Institute of Technology and Management for Women<ref>{{cite web|title=GITAMW|url=http://www.gitamw.co.in/|website=Gouthami Institute of Technology & Management for women|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219041633/http://www.gitamw.co.in/|archive-date=19 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Gouthami Institute of Technology and Management for Women<ref>{{cite web|title=GITAMW|url=http://www.gitamw.co.in/|website=Gouthami Institute of Technology & Management for women|access-date=20 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219041633/http://www.gitamw.co.in/|archive-date=19 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Lepakshi Degree College
* [[Sri Venkateswara Veterinary College]]
* [[Sri Venkateswara Veterinary College]]
 
* [[Yogivemana Govt Engineering college  ]]
== Notable places ==
 
* Mukthi Rameshwaram<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://gotirupati.com/mukthi-rameshwaram-proddatur/|title=Mukthi Rameshwaram Proddatur, Rama Lingeswara Sawmy|date=2015-12-04|work=Temples Information Center – Tirumala Tirupati Srikalahasti|access-date=2017-11-08}}</ref> – first famous Shivalayam temple built around the main deity, Shivalingam idol. As per the chronicles, the main deity's [[Prana Pratishtha]] was done by Lord Rama and Devi Sita on the left bank of the River Pinakini ([[Penna River|Penna]]) during their return journey from Lanka. It is built in Rameswaram at just at the bypass road in Proddatur.
*Cine hub – one of the famous theatre in Proddatur.
*Rajeev Gandhi park- one of the largest park in Proddatur.
*Shivalayam temple – is the second famous temple in Proddatur.
*Proddatur is filled with numerous temples, mosques and churches, and find a beautiful mix of cultures that blend seamlessly into in this city. Some of the temples situated in Proddatur include India's biggest Kanyaka Parameswari Temple, the Sri Rameswaram Temple, the Ayyapa Swami Temple, the Shivalayam Temple and the Satyanarayan Temple. Along with temples, the city also has mosques like the Khadar Hussain Masjid, the Noorani Masjid, the Makka Masjid and the Nadim Palle Masjid, to name a few. Apart from these, Proddatur also houses churches like the Penthe Kostu Machine Church, the Shalom Church, the RCM Church and the Bethania Church, among many others.
*Reliance trends , Reliance Fresh and Reliance digital and More Supermarket are famous shops which are placed in Proddatur.


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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*[[Puttaparthi Narayanacharyulu]] – Poet, also known as "Saraswati Putra"
*[[Puttaparthi Narayanacharyulu]] – Poet, also known as "Saraswati Putra"
*[[Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao|Padmanabham]] – Telugu comedian
*[[Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao|Padmanabham]] – Telugu comedian
*Mahesh Vitta – Telugu comedic actor known for his performances in ''[[Krishnarjuna Yudham]]'' and ''[[Padi Padi Leche Manasu]]'' as well as ''[[Nene Raju Nene Mantri]]''. He is also noted for his [[Rayalaseema]] accent and black-skinned complexion.He is also a contestant in bigboss season 3 Telugu .<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mahesh-vitta-a-career-in-progress/article23801857.ece/amp/ Mahesh Vitta, A Career In Progress  - The Hindu]</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Proddatur
Proddaturu
City
Proddatur Ammavarishaala
Proddatur Ammavarishaala
Proddatur is located in Andhra Pradesh
Proddatur
Proddatur
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 14°45′N 78°33′E / 14.75°N 78.55°E / 14.75; 78.55
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
RegionRayalaseema
DistrictYSR Kadapa
Named forBradhanpuri
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyProddatur Municipality
Area
[1][2]
 • City21.06 km2 (8.13 sq mi)
 • Rank15th(in state)
Elevation
[3]
158 m (518 ft)
Population
 (2011)[4]
 • City217,895
 • Density10,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi)
 • Metro
217,895
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
516360, 516361, 516362 [5]
Telephone code08564[6]
Vehicle registrationAP-04 and AP-24
Literacy78.08%
Websiteeproddatur.com

Proddatur, natively known as Proddaturu, is a city in the YSR Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh, located on the banks of the Penna River. The city is a municipality, and also the mandal headquarters of Proddatur mandal. It is the second-largest town in former Kadapa District. It is the oldest municipality which formed before Independence.

Proddatur got its name from the history of Ramayana, where Lord Rama resided. Many old temples are located in the city. The temple where Lord Rama resided is located on the banks of Penna River, known as Rameshwaram. It is known as Second Bombay for Gold business.[7] Thousands of gold and clothing shops are located in Proddutur. It is also known as the Second Mysore for its grandeur in Dussehra celebrations. It is 13th largest urban agglomeration in Andhrapradesh. It became a municipality in 1915, later it was upgraded from 3rd, to 2nd, to 1st. In 1998, it became a Special Grade Municipality. Proddatur–to–Cumbum railway section was sanctioned in 2010 which is strategically important for the town. National Highway 67 passes through this town. Multiple schools, colleges and a wide range of hospitals are located here along with a 350 bed government hospital.[8] The town is near the centre for small towns like Jammalamadugu, Mydukur, Chagalamarri, Yerraguntla and a major center nearby other small towns in the Kadapa District. A large number of people from these small towns commute to Proddatur for their livelihoods.

It also has a forest division—Proddatur Forest Division.[9]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2011 census, Proddatur urban agglomeration has population of 217,895. The city had a population of 162,816. Proddatur is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Andhra Pradesh. There are 81,368 males and 81,448 females in the total population; a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.[4][10] 15,516 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 7,999 are boys and 7,517 are girls; a ratio of 940 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 78.08% (male 86.02%; female 70.20%) with 115,011 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.[4][11]

Its urban agglomeration had a population of 217,895, of which males constitute 108,986, females represent 108,900; a sex ratio of 999 females per 1000 men; 21,616 are in the age group of 0–6 years. There are a total of 147,156 literates, with an average literacy rate of 75.97%.[12]

Governance[edit | edit source]

Kadapa and Proddatur are the only municipalities which were formed before independence in the district. The Proddatur municipality was formed in 1915. It was upgraded to a Special Grade Municipality in 1998. The jurisdiction of the municipality is spread over an area of 21.06 km2 (8.13 sq mi).[13]

The city is one of the 31 cities in the state to be a part of water supply and sewerage services mission known as the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, or AMRUT.[14] Per the National Urban Sanitation Policy, the city was ranked 327th in the country in 2009–10, with a total of 27.450 points.[15]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Its economy is mainly driven by gold and cotton businesses, book manufacturing, and financing.[16]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Education[edit | edit source]

The primary and secondary education consists of government-funded and government-aided public schools, and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[18][19] Instruction in provided in either English or Telugu.

  • Sri Ravindra High School[20]
  • Deepthi junior college[21]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

See also[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 7 June 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Basic Information of Municipality". Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Elevation for Proddatur". Veloroutes. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Andhra Pradesh (India): Districts, Cities, Towns and Outgrowth Wards – Population Statistics in Maps and Charts".
  5. ↑ "IndiaPost – Pincode Search – Proddatur". New Delhi, India: India Post. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
  6. ↑ "STD Codes (Andhra Pradesh)". Sarkaritel. 2005. Archived from the original on 17 September 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
  7. ↑ "Shutter down! Over 1,000 jewellery shops shut in AP town after I-T raids".
  8. ↑ "Mandal wise villages" (PDF). Revenue Department – AP Land. National Informatics Center. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  9. ↑ "Part-III State Administrative Divisions 2001–2011" (PDF). Census of India. p. 258. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  10. ↑ "Sex Ratio". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  11. ↑ "Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate)" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  12. ↑ "District Census Handbook – YSR" (PDF). The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  13. ↑ "Proddatur Municipality". Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration. Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  14. ↑ Vadlapatla, Sribala (11 August 2015). "Amaravati among 31 AP cities selected for Amruth development". The Times of India. Hyderabad. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  15. ↑ "Rank of Cities on Sanitation 2009–2010: National Urban Sanitation Policy" (PDF). Press Information Bureau. National Informatics Centre. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  16. ↑ "Proddatur Info". Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration. Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 3 July 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  17. ↑ "Nandyal–Yerranguntla rail line commissioned". The Hindu. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  18. ↑ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  19. ↑ "The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  20. ↑ "Sri Ravindra High School". Sri Ravindra High School. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  21. ↑ "Deepthi junior college". Deepthi junior college. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  22. ↑ "Vaagdevi Institute of Technology and Science". Vaagdevi Institute of Technology and Science. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  23. ↑ "CBIT". Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  24. ↑ "VBIT". Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  25. ↑ "GITAMW". Gouthami Institute of Technology & Management for women. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2015.

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