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'''Kuppam''' is a town in [[Chittoor district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is located 125 kilometres from the district headquarters [[Chittoor]],115.8 kilometers south-east of [[Bangalore]], the capital city of [[Karnataka]], and 243 kilometers  west of [[Chennai]], the capital of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is the headquarters of Kuppam mandal in the [[Kuppam Revenue Division]]. The name "Kuppam" means a meeting place or confluence.


'''Kuppam''' is a municipality in [[Chittoor district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]  located 85 kilometers South-East of [[Bengaluru]], the capital city of Karnataka and 243 kilometers West of [[Chennai]], the capital city of Tamil Nadu. It is the mandal headquarters of [[Kuppam mandal]] in [[Kuppam revenue division]]. The name 'Kuppam' means a meeting place or confluence.[[File:Kuppam_Palace.png|thumb|Iconic Zameendhar Palace, Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh|alt=|left|500x500px]]
== Climate ==
Kuppam's climate is classified as tropical. When compared with winter, the summers have much more rainfall. This location is classified as Aw by Köppen and Geiger. The average annual temperature is 22.3&nbsp;°C in Kuppam. The rainfall here averages 680&nbsp;mm. Precipitation is the lowest in February, with an average of 2&nbsp;mm. In October, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of 151&nbsp;mm. At an average temperature of 28.0&nbsp;°C, May is the hottest month of the year. At 18.0&nbsp;°C on average, December is the coldest month of the year.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://en.climate-data.org/asia/india/andhra-pradesh/kuppam-1012459/|title=Kuppam climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Kuppam weather averages - Climate-Data.org|website=en.climate-data.org|access-date=2019-08-19}}</ref>


==History==
== Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) ==
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 = 6 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>
 
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2011}} [[census of India]], Kuppam had a [[population]] of 21,963. The total population constitute, 11,091 males and 10,872 females - a [[sex ratio]] of 980 females per 1000 males. 2,551 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 1,340 are boys and 1,211 are girls. The average [[literacy rate]] stands at 83.62% with 16,232 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%.<ref name=census /><ref>{{cite web|title=Literacy of AP (Census 2011)|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/AP%20State%20Statistical%20Abstract%20May%202014/2%20AP%20Demography.pdf|publisher=Official Portal of Andhra Pradesh Government|access-date=5 September 2014|page=43|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714213923/http://www.ap.gov.in/AP%20State%20Statistical%20Abstract%20May%202014/2%20AP%20Demography.pdf|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


== Climate ==
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gad.ap.gov.in/notifications/notices/kada-revival-of-kuppam-area-development-authority-for-overall-economic-growth-in-kada-region-orders-issued}}</ref> Project Chairman :- Chittoor District Collector and Magistrate
Kuppam's climate is classified as tropical. When compared with winter, the summers have much more rainfall. This location is classified as Aw by Köppen and Geiger. The average annual temperature is 25.3&nbsp;°C in Kuppam. The rainfall here averages 680&nbsp;mm. Precipitation is the lowest in February, with an average of 2&nbsp;mm. In October, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of 151&nbsp;mm. At an average temperature of 29.0&nbsp;°C, May is the hottest month of the year. At 21.5&nbsp;°C on average, December is the coldest month of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.climate-data.org/asia/india/andhra-pradesh/kuppam-1012459/|title=Kuppam climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Kuppam weather averages - Climate-Data.org|website=en.climate-data.org|access-date=2019-08-19}}</ref>


== Languages ==
Project Director  :- Vikas Marmat IAS
[[Telugu language|Telugu]] is the official language of the state. Tamil is also widely spoken among the natives of this area. People can understand or speak Tamil and Kannada language[[Kannada]] as it is located near to neighbouring states, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.


== Civic Administration ==
<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/cm-revives-kuppam-area-development-authority-aims-for-model-constituency-1809584|title= CM Revives Kuppam Area Development Authority, Aims for Model Constituency|date= 10 July 2024}}</ref> [[Kuppam Area Development Authority]] with headquarters at Kuppam. It covers four mandals – Kuppam, Gudupalle, Santhipuram and Ramakuppam along with Kuppam municipality which forms part of Kuppam Revenue Division. It is meant for the overall economic growth, development, achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and zero poverty in the KADA region
Municipal Administration and Urban Development<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ap.gov.in/?page_id=344|title=Government of Andhra Pradesh}}</ref> of Government of Andhra Pradesh is responsible for planning and execution of programs and civic administration of the town.


Administrations:
The State government also reorganised the administrative structure of KADA to ensure a single line system for better coordination among various functionaries for an integrated approach. As such, it has re-designated the Special officer post as Project Director, KADA who will be directly responsible for planning and implementing all government programmes. The PD will review all the programmes and directly report to the Collector who shall be the Chairman of KADA.


Municipal Commissioner:- Chitti babu
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2011}} [[census of India]], Kuppam had a [[population]] of 21,963. The total population constitute, 11,091 males and 10,872 females - a [[sex ratio]] of 980 females per 1000 males. 2,551 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 1,340 are boys and 1,211 are girls. The average [[literacy rate]] stands at 83.62% with 16,232 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%.<ref name=census /><ref>{{cite web|title=Literacy of AP (Census 2011)|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/AP%20State%20Statistical%20Abstract%20May%202014/2%20AP%20Demography.pdf|publisher=Official Portal of Andhra Pradesh Government|access-date=5 September 2014|page=43|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714213923/http://www.ap.gov.in/AP%20State%20Statistical%20Abstract%20May%202014/2%20AP%20Demography.pdf|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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|label2 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] |value2 = 35.14 |color2 = royalblue
|label3 = [[Urdu]] |value3 = 7.13 |color3 = green
|label4 = [[Kannada]] |value4 = 3.51 |color4 = orange
|label5 = Others |value5 = 0.49 |color5 = grey
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Municipal Chairman        :-
=== Languages ===
[[Telugu language|Telugu]] is the official and most widely spoken language of the place. [[Tamil language|Tamil]] is second widely spoken among the natives. People can understand Kannada as it is located very near to Karnataka. Most people of Kuppam are trilingual.


==Industry==
==Industry==
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Kuppam is known for its [[granite]] [[Quarry|quarries]] and factories. A granite variety, Kuppam Green,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stonecontact.com/kuppam-green-granite/s6344|title=Kuppam Green Granite - Green Granite - StoneContact.com|website=www.stonecontact.com|access-date=2019-08-19}}</ref> is named after the town as this variety is abundantly found in this area and exported to foreign countries on demand.
Kuppam is known for its [[granite]] [[Quarry|quarries]] and factories. A granite variety, Kuppam Green,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stonecontact.com/kuppam-green-granite/s6344|title=Kuppam Green Granite - Green Granite - StoneContact.com|website=www.stonecontact.com|access-date=2019-08-19}}</ref> is named after the town as this variety is abundantly found in this area and exported to foreign countries on demand.


Kuppam has the presence of [[Hydro Extruded Solutions|hydro Extrusion India Pvt Ltd]]. Hydro is the World leader in aluminium extrusions headquartered in Oslo, Norway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hydrogroup.com/en/hydro-extrusion-india-ltd/|title=hydro Extrusion India Private Ltd|work=hydrogroup.com}}</ref>
Kuppam has the presence of [[Hydro Extruded Solutions|hydro Extrusion India Pvt Ltd]]. Hydro is a major aluminium extrusions company headquartered in [[Oslo]], Norway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hydrogroup.com/en/hydro-extrusion-india-ltd/|title=hydro Extrusion India Private Ltd|work=hydrogroup.com}}</ref> This has now been acquired by Hindalco Industries Ltd (Aditya Birla Group Company).


==Transport==
==Transport==
[[File:Kuppam_Railway_Station.png|alt=|left|thumb|166x166px|Railway Station, Kuppam]]
[[File:Kuppam_Railway_Station.png|alt=|left|thumb|300x350px|Railway Station, Kuppam]]
Kuppam is well connected by both roadways (NH42) and railways (Southern Western Railway).SWR Bangalore{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} Bus services are provided by state corporations [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] (Andhra Pradesh),
Kuppam is well connected by both Roadways (NH42) and Railways.<ref name=":0" /> Bus services are provided by state corporations [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] (Andhra Pradesh),
[[Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation|TNSTC]] (Tamil Nadu).
[[Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation|TNSTC]] (Tamil Nadu) And Karnataka State Transport Corporation ([https://m.ksrtc.in KSRTC]).


[[Chennai Central railway station|Chennai Central]] to [[Bangalore City railway station|K.S.R Bengaluru]] railway line passes through Kuppam, and is the only railway station in the route belonging to Andhra Pradesh.
[[Chennai Central railway station|Chennai Central]] to [[Bangalore City railway station|K.S.R Bengaluru]] railway line passes through Kuppam (KPN) and it is the only one big railway station in the route belonging to Andhra Pradesh. Kuppam Railway Station comes under Bangalore Division, [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railways]] (SWR).


As Kuppam railway station is located exactly at the middle of Bangarapet railway junction and Jolarpettai railway junction, it is well connected to Chennai, Vijawada, Coimbatore, Tirupati, Mysuru, Mumbai, Patna and Bengaluru via train. An exclusive train service is provided for working people between Kuppam and K.S.R Bengaluru that runs from Monday to Saturday. There is upcoming airport in Kuppam. Its very well connected.
As Kuppam Railway Station (KPN) is located exactly at the middle of Bangarapet railway junction and Jolarpettai railway junction, it is well connected to Chennai, Vijawada, Coimbatore, Tirupati, Mysuru, Mumbai, Patna and Bengaluru via train. An exclusive train service is provided for working people between Kuppam and K.S.R Bengaluru Everyday. There is upcoming [[Kuppam International Airport|Kuppam Airport]]. Its very well connected.
 
In 2024, Sri Chandrababu Naidu has announced seven new airports which are at Kuppam, [[Dagadarthi]], Tuni-Annavaram*, [[Nagarjuna Sagar]], [[Ongole]], [[Srikakulam]] and [[Tadepalligudem]] in addition to the [[Bhogapuram Airport]] in between Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam.


==Politics==
==Politics==
[[File:Kuppam constituency mandals AfterDivision.jpg|thumb|139x139px|Kuppam constituency mandals|alt=]]
[[File:Kuppam constituency mandals AfterDivision.jpg|thumb|139x139px|Kuppam constituency mandals|alt=]]
Kuppam is an assembly constituency (comprising Kuppam, Gudipalle, Shantipuram, Ramakuppam mandals) in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. There are 1,61,872 registered voters in Kuppam constituency as of 1999. [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]] (former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh) is the current Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Kuppam.
Kuppam is an assembly constituency (comprising [[Kuppam Assembly constituency|Kuppam]], [[Gudupalle mandal|Gudipalle]], [[Santhipuram mandal|Shanthipuram]], [[Ramakuppam]] mandals) in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. There are 1,61,872 registered voters in Kuppam constituency as of 1999. [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]] (current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh) is the current Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Kuppam.


==Education==
==Education==
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Primary and secondary education in Kuppam is offered by various schools which are affiliated to one of the boards of education, such as the [[Secondary School Leaving Certificate]] (SSLC), [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education]] (ICSE), [[Central Board for Secondary Education]] (CBSE). Schools in Kuppam are either government run or are private (both aided and un-aided by the government).
Primary and secondary education in Kuppam is offered by various schools which are affiliated to one of the boards of education, such as the [[Secondary School Leaving Certificate]] (SSLC), [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education]] (ICSE), [[Central Board for Secondary Education]] (CBSE). Schools in Kuppam are either government run or are private (both aided and un-aided by the government).


Vikas Public School
Kuppam Public School
AVR High School
Girls High School Govt
Boys High School Govt
Pragathi English Medium High School
Vivekananda High School
Vijayavani English Medium High School
Saraswathi High School
Gowtham High School
AP Model School
Pragna English School
Taylor High School
Vidyanikethan High School
Montfort Centenary School
Hawking International School
Akshaya School 
'''Intermediate College'''
Vikas Junior College
Kuppam Junior
MFC Junior and Vocational College
SV Junior College 
'''Degree College'''
Vikas Degree College
Kuppam Degree College
IRM Degree College
GOVT Degree College Kuppam   
'''Medical College '''
'''Medical College '''


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[[File:Tirupati_Gangamma_Jatara_-_Kuppam.jpg|alt=|left|thumb|Tirupati Gangamma Jatara 2019, Kuppam]]
[[File:Tirupati_Gangamma_Jatara_-_Kuppam.jpg|alt=|left|thumb|Tirupati Gangamma Jatara 2019, Kuppam]]
[[File:Kuppam_Sri_Subrahmanya_Swamy.jpg|thumb|Aadi Krithika at Kuppam Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Devasthanam]]
[[File:Kuppam_Sri_Subrahmanya_Swamy.jpg|thumb|Aadi Krithika at Kuppam Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Devasthanam]]
"Tirupati Gangamma Jatara" is one of the most important and oldest festivals of Kuppam dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Gangamma Devi. It is celebrated annually, over a period of nine days in the month of May. The history of the festival dates back to over a couple of centuries. Local legend has it that Lord Venkateswara was upset with his sister Gangamma for devouring corpses at the burial ground. In order to stop his sister from doing so, the Lord chopped off Gangamma's cheek, which is believed to have fallen in  
"[[Sri Tirupati Gangamma Jathara Kuppam]]" is one of the most important and oldest festivals of Kuppam dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Gangamma Devi. It is celebrated annually, over a period of nine days in the month of May. The history of the festival dates back to over a couple of centuries. Local legend has it that Lord Venkateswara was upset with his sister Gangamma for devouring corpses at the burial ground. In order to stop his sister from doing so, the Lord chopped off Gangamma's cheek, which is believed to have fallen in  
[[File:Gudivanka_Subramanyaswamy_Temple.png|thumb|Devotees on Aadi Krithika - Gudivanka]]
[[File:Gudivanka_Subramanyaswamy_Temple.png|thumb|Devotees on Aadi Krithika - Gudivanka]]
Kuppam and surrounding areas like Tirupati, Chittoor, Punganur, Vaniyambadi and Gudiyattam. To mark this event, the annual jatara is celebrated in Kuppam.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/more-than-two-lakh-devotees-throng-kuppam-ganga-jatara/article27200074.ece|title=More than two lakh devotees throng Kuppam Ganga Jatara|author=Staff Reporter|date=2019-05-21|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-08-20|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
Kuppam and surrounding areas like Tirupati, Chittoor, Punganur, Vaniyambadi and Gudiyattam. To mark this event, the annual jatara is celebrated in Kuppam.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/more-than-two-lakh-devotees-throng-kuppam-ganga-jatara/article27200074.ece|title=More than two lakh devotees throng Kuppam Ganga Jatara|author=Staff Reporter|date=2019-05-21|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-08-20|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
"Peddapuli Gangamma Jatara" is one of the important and the oldest festivals of Kuppam dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Peddapuli Gangamma Devi. "Aadi Krithika" is one of the important and the oldest festivals of Kuppam dedicated to the Tamil Hindu God Subrahmanyaswamy in the month of July or August (Aadi month - Tamil calendar). Other [[Festivals in India|popular festivals]] in Kuppam are [[Ugadi]], [[Ram Navami]], [[Eid ul-Fitr]], [[Ganesh Chaturthi]], [[Deepawali]] and [[Christmas]].
"Peddapuli Gangamma Jatara" is one of the important and the oldest festivals of Kuppam dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Peddapuli Gangamma Devi. "Aadi Krithika" is one of the important and the oldest festivals of Kuppam dedicated to the Tamil Hindu God Subrahmanyaswamy in the month of July or August (Aadi month - Tamil calendar). Other [[Festivals in India|popular festivals]] in Kuppam are [[Ugadi]], [[Ram Navami]], [[Eid ul-Fitr]], [[Ganesh Chaturthi]], [[Deepawali]] and [[Christmas]].
[[File:Kuppam Palace.png|thumb|Kuppam Palace]]


==Cinema Halls==
== Notable people from Kuppam ==
* Murugan Talkies - One of the iconic theatres in India operating since India's pre-independence
Notable people from Kuppam include:
* Sri Ramachitra Mandiram (SRM) - Large audience capacity
* Lakshmi Movie Land - First theatre in Kuppam with balcony
* Maha Lakshmi - First theatre in Kuppam to have air conditioned facility
 
== Tourism ==
 
Satyalok Amma Bhagwan - ONENESS temple
 
Kaigal Water Falls,
 
Kotilingeshwara Temple,
 
Kangundi Fort and temple
 
Yelagiri Hills,
Andhra Pradesh Government Tourism Resort with peddle boating in lake,
 
Nayanuru Forest for scenic hills (Nature at its best - perfect spot for shooting films),
 
Betarayaswamy temple
 
Gudivanka temple
 
Malleshwara temple
 
Mallapa Konda (Local Ooty)
 
Naniyala eco-tourism with elephant ride
 
Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://forests.ap.gov.in/KAUNDINYA%20BIRD.html|website=forests.ap.gov.in|access-date=2019-08-19}}</ref> The Forest Elephant Camp at Naniayala village<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-09-28/Naniyala-getting-ready-for-tourists/414883|title=Naniyala getting ready for tourists|last=India|first=The Hans|date=2018-09-28|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-19}}</ref>
 
== Agriculture ==
Following are the major crops cultivated in and around Kuppam.
 
'''Rice, Jowar, Raagi, Flowers:''' marigold, rose, chrysanthemum, crossandra infundibuliformis, '''Vegetables:''' tomato, carrot, baby onions, brinjal, chillies, ladies finger, onions, potato, sweet corns, radish, cabbage, sweet potato,  green leafy vegetables, ground nuts, coconuts, '''Fruits:''' custard apple, green grapes, guava, sapota, mangoes, papaya, Pomegranate.
 
== Celebrities from Kuppam ==
Not many of us know that the following people or celebrities are from Kuppam
* [[Nara Chandrababu Naidu]]
* [[Nara Chandrababu Naidu]]
* [[Chittor V. Nagaiah]]
* [[V. Nagayya]]
* [[Adyar K. Lakshman]]
* [[Adyar K. Lakshman]]
* [[B. R. Panthulu]]


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[Chittoor district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Chittoor district]]
*[[List of census towns in Andhra Pradesh]]
*[[List of census towns in Andhra Pradesh]]


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Kuppam
Kangundi Kuppam
Municipality
Nickname: 
KPM (KPN)
Kuppam is located in Andhra Pradesh
Kuppam
Kuppam
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 12°45′N 78°22′E / 12.75°N 78.37°E / 12.75; 78.37
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictChittoor
MandalKuppam
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyKuppam Area Development Authority
Area
[1]
 • Total3.10 km2 (1.20 sq mi)
Elevation
667 m (2,188 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total21,963
 • Density7,100/km2 (18,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
 • RegionalTelugu, Tamil, Kannada[2]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
517425
Telephone code+91–08570
Vehicle registrationAP-39 and AP-03

Kuppam is a town in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located 125 kilometres from the district headquarters Chittoor,115.8 kilometers south-east of Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, and 243 kilometers west of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of Kuppam mandal in the Kuppam Revenue Division. The name "Kuppam" means a meeting place or confluence.

Climate[edit | edit source]

Kuppam's climate is classified as tropical. When compared with winter, the summers have much more rainfall. This location is classified as Aw by Köppen and Geiger. The average annual temperature is 22.3 °C in Kuppam. The rainfall here averages 680 mm. Precipitation is the lowest in February, with an average of 2 mm. In October, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of 151 mm. At an average temperature of 28.0 °C, May is the hottest month of the year. At 18.0 °C on average, December is the coldest month of the year.[3]

Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA)[edit | edit source]

[4] Project Chairman :- Chittoor District Collector and Magistrate

Project Director  :- Vikas Marmat IAS

[5] Kuppam Area Development Authority with headquarters at Kuppam. It covers four mandals – Kuppam, Gudupalle, Santhipuram and Ramakuppam along with Kuppam municipality which forms part of Kuppam Revenue Division. It is meant for the overall economic growth, development, achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and zero poverty in the KADA region

The State government also reorganised the administrative structure of KADA to ensure a single line system for better coordination among various functionaries for an integrated approach. As such, it has re-designated the Special officer post as Project Director, KADA who will be directly responsible for planning and implementing all government programmes. The PD will review all the programmes and directly report to the Collector who shall be the Chairman of KADA.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 census of India, Kuppam had a population of 21,963. The total population constitute, 11,091 males and 10,872 females - a sex ratio of 980 females per 1000 males. 2,551 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 1,340 are boys and 1,211 are girls. The average literacy rate stands at 83.62% with 16,232 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%.[1][6]

Languages of Kuppam based on 2011 Census[2]

  Telugu (53.73%)
  Tamil (35.14%)
  Urdu (7.13%)
  Kannada (3.51%)
  Others (0.49%)

Languages[edit | edit source]

Telugu is the official and most widely spoken language of the place. Tamil is second widely spoken among the natives. People can understand Kannada as it is located very near to Karnataka. Most people of Kuppam are trilingual.

Industry[edit | edit source]

Kuppam is known for its granite quarries and factories. A granite variety, Kuppam Green,[7] is named after the town as this variety is abundantly found in this area and exported to foreign countries on demand.

Kuppam has the presence of hydro Extrusion India Pvt Ltd. Hydro is a major aluminium extrusions company headquartered in Oslo, Norway.[8] This has now been acquired by Hindalco Industries Ltd (Aditya Birla Group Company).

Transport[edit | edit source]

Railway Station, Kuppam

Kuppam is well connected by both Roadways (NH42) and Railways.[3] Bus services are provided by state corporations APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh), TNSTC (Tamil Nadu) And Karnataka State Transport Corporation (KSRTC).

Chennai Central to K.S.R Bengaluru railway line passes through Kuppam (KPN) and it is the only one big railway station in the route belonging to Andhra Pradesh. Kuppam Railway Station comes under Bangalore Division, South Western Railways (SWR).

As Kuppam Railway Station (KPN) is located exactly at the middle of Bangarapet railway junction and Jolarpettai railway junction, it is well connected to Chennai, Vijawada, Coimbatore, Tirupati, Mysuru, Mumbai, Patna and Bengaluru via train. An exclusive train service is provided for working people between Kuppam and K.S.R Bengaluru Everyday. There is upcoming Kuppam Airport. Its very well connected.

In 2024, Sri Chandrababu Naidu has announced seven new airports which are at Kuppam, Dagadarthi, Tuni-Annavaram*, Nagarjuna Sagar, Ongole, Srikakulam and Tadepalligudem in addition to the Bhogapuram Airport in between Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam.

Politics[edit | edit source]

Kuppam constituency mandals

Kuppam is an assembly constituency (comprising Kuppam, Gudipalle, Shanthipuram, Ramakuppam mandals) in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. There are 1,61,872 registered voters in Kuppam constituency as of 1999. N. Chandrababu Naidu (current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh) is the current Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Kuppam.

Education[edit | edit source]

PES Medical College
Dravidian University Entrance

Schools

Primary and secondary education in Kuppam is offered by various schools which are affiliated to one of the boards of education, such as the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE). Schools in Kuppam are either government run or are private (both aided and un-aided by the government).

Medical College

P.E.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research was established in 2001 and offers Diploma, Under Graduation and Post Graduation courses in the field of Medicine.

University

Dravidian University was established in 1997 and offers different Under Graduation, Post Graduation and Research programs.

Engineering and Technology

Kuppam Engineering College[9] was established in 2001 and offers different Under Graduation, Post Graduation and Research programs related to Engineering, Business Administration and Technology.

Agastya International Foundation

It has a "Campus Creativity Lab" located on a 172-acre campus in Kuppam, which houses science and art centers that includes an astronomy center and planetarium, center for creative teaching, an innovation hub, a science model-making center, the Ramanujan Math Park, an open-air ecology lab and many more. The campus receives over 650 children every day and also trains teachers from seven states in India.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Tirupati Gangamma Jatara 2019, Kuppam
Aadi Krithika at Kuppam Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Devasthanam

"Sri Tirupati Gangamma Jathara Kuppam" is one of the most important and oldest festivals of Kuppam dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Gangamma Devi. It is celebrated annually, over a period of nine days in the month of May. The history of the festival dates back to over a couple of centuries. Local legend has it that Lord Venkateswara was upset with his sister Gangamma for devouring corpses at the burial ground. In order to stop his sister from doing so, the Lord chopped off Gangamma's cheek, which is believed to have fallen in

Devotees on Aadi Krithika - Gudivanka

Kuppam and surrounding areas like Tirupati, Chittoor, Punganur, Vaniyambadi and Gudiyattam. To mark this event, the annual jatara is celebrated in Kuppam.[10] "Peddapuli Gangamma Jatara" is one of the important and the oldest festivals of Kuppam dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Peddapuli Gangamma Devi. "Aadi Krithika" is one of the important and the oldest festivals of Kuppam dedicated to the Tamil Hindu God Subrahmanyaswamy in the month of July or August (Aadi month - Tamil calendar). Other popular festivals in Kuppam are Ugadi, Ram Navami, Eid ul-Fitr, Ganesh Chaturthi, Deepawali and Christmas.

Kuppam Palace

Notable people from Kuppam[edit | edit source]

Notable people from Kuppam include:

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "District Census Handbook - Chittoor Chittoor" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 19–21, 58. Retrieved 4 November 2015. [dead link]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Kuppam climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Kuppam weather averages - Climate-Data.org". en.climate-data.org. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  4. ↑ https://www.gad.ap.gov.in/notifications/notices/kada-revival-of-kuppam-area-development-authority-for-overall-economic-growth-in-kada-region-orders-issued. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ "CM Revives Kuppam Area Development Authority, Aims for Model Constituency". 10 July 2024.
  6. ↑ "Literacy of AP (Census 2011)" (PDF). Official Portal of Andhra Pradesh Government. p. 43. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  7. ↑ "Kuppam Green Granite - Green Granite - StoneContact.com". www.stonecontact.com. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  8. ↑ "hydro Extrusion India Private Ltd". hydrogroup.com.
  9. ↑ "KUPPAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE". www.kec.ac.in. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  10. ↑ Staff Reporter (21 May 2019). "More than two lakh devotees throng Kuppam Ganga Jatara". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 August 2019.

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