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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Nandikotkur | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = telugu | ||
| other_name | | other_name = Nandikotkuru | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
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| image_caption | | image_caption = Nandikotkur entrance | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|15.8667|N|78.2667|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
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| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Nandyal district|Nandyal]] | ||
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| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 23.14 | ||
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| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 292 | ||
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'''Nandikotkur''' is a [[ | '''Nandikotkur''', natively known as '''Nandikotkuru''', is a grade II municipality town and capital of [[Tehsil|Nandikotkur mandal]] in [[Nandyal district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. | ||
== Significance == | |||
Nandikotkur Assembly constituency is one of the constituencies formed during the early delimitation of electoral boundaries in Andhra Pradesh and has been in existence since the first general elections in 1952.<ref>{{cite web |title=Election Commission of India |url=https://eci.gov.in}}</ref> | |||
The constituency is reserved for Scheduled Castes and forms part of the Nandyal Lok Sabha constituency.<ref>{{cite web |title=Election Commission of India |url=https://eci.gov.in}}</ref> | |||
It comprises a mix of rural mandals where agriculture is a primary occupation, supported in part by irrigation systems linked to regional river basins. The electorate includes a substantial rural population, and the constituency has regularly participated in state assembly elections since its formation. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
[[File:Nandikotkur Town Entrance Board.jpg|thumb|Nandikotkur Town Entrance]] | |||
Nandikotkur is located at {{coord|15.8667|N|78.2667|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nandikotkur, India Page |url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Nandikotkur.html |publisher=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc.}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 292 meters (961 feet). The nearest river is Krishna river. | Nandikotkur is located at {{coord|15.8667|N|78.2667|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nandikotkur, India Page |url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Nandikotkur.html |publisher=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc.}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 292 meters (961 feet). The nearest river is Krishna river. | ||
Nandikotkur is located 27 km from Kurnool | Nandikotkur is located 27 km from Kurnool and 58 km from Nandyal.. It serves as a major transit point connecting important between Kurnool and Guntur. The route to Srisailam from Kurnool also traverses through Nandikotkur. The legend says that Nandikotkur is surrounded by nine Nandi statues (bulls) and hence this place was earlier called NavaNandikotkur and now this is called ''Nandi''kotkur. Handri Neeva Canal which provides irrigation water to Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa and Chittoor districts starts from Nadikotkur Mandal only. Sangamaheshwaram the place where seven rivers meet is located around 25 km from Nandikotkur. The population of Nandikotkur is 46,953 | ||
== Nearby pilgrimage centres == | |||
Nandikotkur is situated in proximity to several well-known pilgrimage centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, contributing to regional religious movement and connectivity. | |||
* [[Srisailam]] – located approximately 140–160 km from Nandikotkur, it is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre known for the Mallikarjuna Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a Shakti Peetha. The town is connected to Nandikotkur via road routes through the Nallamala forest region. | |||
* [[Jogulamba Temple, Alampur]] – situated at a distance of around 20–25 km, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Jogulamba and is one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas. Its close proximity makes it one of the nearest major pilgrimage sites accessible from Nandikotkur. | |||
* [[Sangameswaram]] – located about 20–30 km from Nandikotkur, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated near the confluence of rivers. It is periodically accessible depending on water levels, attracting visitors from nearby areas including Nandikotkur. | |||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Nandikotkur bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |accessdate=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archivedate=22 March 2016 }}</ref> | The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Nandikotkur bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |accessdate=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archivedate=22 March 2016 }}</ref> | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | |||
*[http://www.nandikotkur.com Nandikotkur.com] | |||
{{Nandyal district}} | |||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Nandyal district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Nandyal district]] | ||
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Nandikotkur
Nandikotkuru | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Nandikotkur Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°52′00″N 78°16′00″E / 15.8667°N 78.2667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nandyal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.14 km2 (8.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 46,593 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | Nandikotkur Municipality |
Nandikotkur, natively known as Nandikotkuru, is a grade II municipality town and capital of Nandikotkur mandal in Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Significance[edit | edit source]
Nandikotkur Assembly constituency is one of the constituencies formed during the early delimitation of electoral boundaries in Andhra Pradesh and has been in existence since the first general elections in 1952.[2]
The constituency is reserved for Scheduled Castes and forms part of the Nandyal Lok Sabha constituency.[3]
It comprises a mix of rural mandals where agriculture is a primary occupation, supported in part by irrigation systems linked to regional river basins. The electorate includes a substantial rural population, and the constituency has regularly participated in state assembly elections since its formation.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Nandikotkur is located at 15°52′00″N 78°16′00″E / 15.8667°N 78.2667°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 292 meters (961 feet). The nearest river is Krishna river.
Nandikotkur is located 27 km from Kurnool and 58 km from Nandyal.. It serves as a major transit point connecting important between Kurnool and Guntur. The route to Srisailam from Kurnool also traverses through Nandikotkur. The legend says that Nandikotkur is surrounded by nine Nandi statues (bulls) and hence this place was earlier called NavaNandikotkur and now this is called Nandikotkur. Handri Neeva Canal which provides irrigation water to Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa and Chittoor districts starts from Nadikotkur Mandal only. Sangamaheshwaram the place where seven rivers meet is located around 25 km from Nandikotkur. The population of Nandikotkur is 46,953
Nearby pilgrimage centres[edit | edit source]
Nandikotkur is situated in proximity to several well-known pilgrimage centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, contributing to regional religious movement and connectivity.
- Srisailam – located approximately 140–160 km from Nandikotkur, it is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre known for the Mallikarjuna Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a Shakti Peetha. The town is connected to Nandikotkur via road routes through the Nallamala forest region.
- Jogulamba Temple, Alampur – situated at a distance of around 20–25 km, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Jogulamba and is one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas. Its close proximity makes it one of the nearest major pilgrimage sites accessible from Nandikotkur.
- Sangameswaram – located about 20–30 km from Nandikotkur, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated near the confluence of rivers. It is periodically accessible depending on water levels, attracting visitors from nearby areas including Nandikotkur.
Transport[edit | edit source]
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Nandikotkur bus station.[5]
Education[edit | edit source]
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[6][7] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.
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.
- ↑ "Election Commission of India".
- ↑ "Election Commission of India".
- ↑ "Nandikotkur, India Page". Falling Rain Genomics, Inc.
- ↑ "Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ↑ "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.
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