Muthukur mandal
Muthukur mandal (also called Muthukuru) is one of the 38 mandals in the Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. [1]It is located in Nellore revenue division
Muthukur mandal | |
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  Muthukur mandal Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°17′51″N 80°05′37″E / 14.297393°N 80.093563°ECoordinates: 14°17′51″N 80°05′37″E / 14.297393°N 80.093563°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nellore |
| Headquarters | Muthukur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Federal democracy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 227 km2 (88 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 58,003 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| • Literacy | 56.43%. |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 524344 |
| Telephone code | +91 8581544 |
| Website | spsnellore |
History
Nellore district formed part of the composite Madras State till 1st October, 1953. On 1st November 1956 when the states were reorganized on a linguistic basis, this district came under the Andhra Pradesh State.[2]
In 1970 Prakasam district was formed from parts of Guntur, Kurnool, and Nellore districts.[3]
Tirupati District formed from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from old Nellore district on 4th April, 2022.[4]
The name of Nellore district has been changed as Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District on 4th June, 2008. [2]
Geography
Muthukur mandal covers an area of 227 sq km. [5]
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, Muthukur mandal has a population of 58,003..[5]
The literacy rate in Muthukur mandal was 56.43%. [5]
Port
Krishnapatnam Port, located in Muthukur mandal, is a privately owned deep seaport of international standards. [6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district". About District > Administrative Setup > Mandals. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District". Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ "Districts of India". Gwillim Law. Wayback Machine, archived 20 March 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ "Tirupati District". History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Muthukur". India Village Directory. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ↑ "Krishnapatnam Port". Suuperior Rail and Road connectivity. Adani Ports and logistics. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
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