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Bapatla
Bapatla | |
|---|---|
 Naivedyam for Venkateswaraswamy, Bapatla | |
  Bapatla Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°54′28″N 80°27′56″E / 15.907752°N 80.465687°ECoordinates: 15°54′28″N 80°27′56″E / 15.907752°N 80.465687°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Bapatla |
| Mandal | Bapatla |
| Government | |
| • Type | Federal democracy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.92 km2 (6.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 70,077 |
| • Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
| Literacy | 80.7% |
| Website | bapatla |
Bapatla is a city in Bapatla district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the district headquarters and mandal headquarters of Bapatla mandal in Bapatla revenue division.[1]
History[edit]
As per Gazettee No. 939, dated the 26 January 2022, the old Guntur district, formed in 1904, was split into Guntur district, Palnadu district and Bapatla district. 12 madals from Tenali revenue division and 13 mandals from Prakasam district was merged into the newly formed Bapatla district.[2]
Geography[edit]
Bapatla municipality, established in 1951, covers an area of 17.92 sq km. It is located 80 km from the state capital. In general, it has a tropical climate and has an annual rainfall of 283 mm, most of it from October to December.[3]
Demographics[edit]
According to the 2011 census, Bapatla municipality had a population of 70,077 and it had a literacy rate of 80.7%.[4]
Education[edit]
The following institutions are located in Bapatla:
- Bapatla College of Arts and Sciences, established in 1963, is affiliated with Acharya Nagarjuna University and offers degree courses in humanities, science, commerce and computer science and also intermediate courses.[5][6]
- Bapatla Engineering College, established in 1981, is affiliated with Acharya Nagarjun University and offers degree courses in engineering.[7]
- Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Agricultural College, established in 1945 at Bapatla, offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral courses in agriculture and related subjects.[8]
The construction activities are on for a new medical college and hospital at Bapatla is progressing.[9]
Culture[edit]
Bhavanaryana Swamy temple at Bapatla was built during the reign of Chola King, Krimikanta Chola in the 5th century AD. The main deity Ksheera Bhavanarayana Swamy is residing here with His consort Sundarvalli. Pavitrotsvam and Rathotsavam is celebrated with thousands of devotees participating. The temple is under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India.[10]
Transport[edit]
Bapatla railway station is on the Vijayawada-Gudur section of the Howrah-Chennai main line and Howrah-New Delhi main line. It has 3 patforms and 68 trains stop at this station.[11]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Bapatla District". About District > Administrative Setup > Tehsils. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Bapatla District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "About Bapatla Municipality". Bapatla Municipality. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Bapatla Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - Census 2011". Census India. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Bapatla College of Arts and Sciences". Bapatla College of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Bapatla College of Arts and Sciences". University kart. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Bapatla Engineering College". BEC. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University, Agriculyural College". ANGRAI AC. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "New medical colleges in Palnadu, Bapatla a boon to people". Bandhavi Anand. The New Indian Express, 2 May 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Bapatla Bhavanarayana Swamy temple". Go Tirupati. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Bapatla". India Rail Info. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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