Mandapeta

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Mandapeta
Mandavyapuram
Town
Fields near Mandapeta
Fields near Mandapeta
Nickname: 
Milltown
Mandapeta is located in Andhra Pradesh
Mandapeta
Mandapeta
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°52′N 81°56′E / 16.87°N 81.93°E / 16.87; 81.93Coordinates: 16°52′N 81°56′E / 16.87°N 81.93°E / 16.87; 81.93
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictDr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
Area
[1]
 • Total30.5 km2 (11.8 sq mi)
 • Rank5
Elevation
[2]
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2011)[4]
68,450[3]
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
533308
Telephone code08855
AP31AP05 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[5]
Websitehttp://www.mandapetainfo.com/

Mandapeta is a village in the Mandapeta mandal in the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Mandapeta was originally called "Mandavyapuram", which came from Sage Mandukya.

History[edit | edit source]

Konaseema district was one of the thirteen new districts formed on 4 April 2022.[6][7][8]According to the Gazette Notification No. 1156 dated 2 August 2022, Konaseema District was renamed as Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema District.[9]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Mandapeta is a second-grade municipality established on October 1, 1958 in East Godavari District in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located at mean elevation of about 15.48 msl at 16.520 N, 81.560 E.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As per 2011 census, the urban agglomeration is home to about 53000 people. Among them, about 49% are male and about 51% are female, Population density of the town is 2477 persons per km2. 88% of the whole population are from General category, 11% are from Scheduled castes and 1% are Scheduled tribes. Child population (aged under 6 years) of Mandapeta municipality is 9% of the total population in which 52% are boys and 48% are girls. There are about 15,000 households in the town.

The whole population in Mandapeta (100%) uses onsite sanitation systems, with all of the FS being unsafely managed. This SFD Light Report was prepared by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in 2020.

Climate[edit | edit source]

Mandapeta mandal receives a cumulative average annual rainfall of 1037.2mm.[10]

Geology[edit | edit source]

Mandapeta is located in the East Godavari Sub basin of the larger Krishna Godavari Basin.

Both Oil and Natural Gas reserves have been found in the Mandapeta formation.[11] ONGC plans to drill wells in the onland blocks in Mandapeta to assess the potential of shale.[12]

Education[edit | edit source]

The Primary and Secondary School Education is imparted by Government, Aided and Private schools, There are many reputed schools and colleges in and around the town under the School Education Department of the state.[13][14] The mediums of instruction followed are English & Telugu.

There is a non-residential Government Junior College for both boys & girls. It was established in 1969. The medium of instruction is Telugu.[15] There are many Private Junior Colleges too.

Transport[edit | edit source]

Roadways[edit | edit source]

Mandapeta is well connected with roads. The road that runs towards Alamuru connects the town at Jonnada with National Highway 16 that runs from Kolkata to Chennai. Buses that depart from Kakinada towards Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and other locations in South Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema pass through Mandapeta. SH 102 connecting Dwarapudi and Yanam passes through Mandapeta connecting it to Tapeswaram, Draksharama and through Dwarapudi to Rajahmundry via SH 40. The roads connecting Mandapeta to Dulla (connects Rajahmundry), Kapileswarapuram and Jonnada were also among the existing state highways of Andhra Pradesh.[16]

Railways[edit | edit source]

The nearest railway station to Mandapeta is at Dwarapudi which is 8 km away. Nearest major railway station is Rajahmundry railway station which is 25 km away.

Waterways[edit | edit source]

Mandapeta has no operational water transport system nearby. However, Small boats do use the canals and pass through the Tapeswaram Locks nearby occasionally.

Airways[edit | edit source]

The nearest airport to Mandapeta is Rajahmundry Airport which is 30 km away.

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 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Elevation for Pedakurapadu". Veloroutes. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  3. ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2814_PART_B_DCHB_EAST%20GODAVARI.pdf
  4. ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  6. ↑ "Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears the formation of 13 new districts". Ravi Sharma. Frontline 26 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "Jagan govt carves out 13 new districts in Andhra, names one after TDP founder". Srinivasa Rao Apparasu. Hindustan Times, 27 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  9. ↑ "Notifications by Government". Revenue Department (Lands IV). Andhra Pradesh Gazette, 2 August 2022. Retrieved 16January 2024. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  10. ↑ [1]
  11. ↑ [2]
  12. ↑ [3]
  13. ↑ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  14. ↑ "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.
  15. ↑ [4]
  16. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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