Palnadu District | |
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      Clockwise from top-left: Kotappakonda, Dhyana Buddha statue in Amaravati, Lakshmi Channakeshava Swami Temple in Macherla, Pelicans in Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary, Ethipothala Falls, Buddhist monuments in Anupu | |
.svg) Location of Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Template:Flag icon image Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Coastal Andhra |
| Established | 4 April 2022 |
| Headquarters | Narasaraopet |
| Administrative divisions | |
| Government | |
| • District collector and magistrate | P. Arun Babu, I.A.S.[1] |
| • Superintendent of Police | Kanchi Srinivasa Rao, I.P.S. |
| • Lok Sabha constituency | Narasaraopet |
| • MP | Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu |
| • Assembly constituencies | 07 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,298 km2 (2,818 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 2,041,723 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | palnadu |
Palnadu district is a district in coastal Andhra Region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With Narasaraopet as its administrative headquarters, it was formed on 4 April 2022.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
This district has derived its name from the Palnadu, also historically referred to as Pallava Nadu, the “land of the Pallavas”. The term is believed to originate from the early Pallava clans who originated in this region before they later expanded their influence toward the Tamil plains.[4]
History[edit | edit source]
The district was formed on 4th April 2022 from Gurazala, Sattenapalli and Narasaraopet revenue divisions of erstwhile Guntur district.[5][6][7][8]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Palnadu district is bordered by NTR district on north, Bapatla district on south east, Prakasam district on south west and Guntur district on east. It is also surrounded by Suryapet district and Nalgonda district in Telangana state at west.
Land utilisation[edit | edit source]
The total geographical area of the district is 730,123 hectares (7,301.23 km2) and 150,759 ha (1,507.59 km2) is covered by forest. The net area sown is 315,650 ha (3,156.5 km2). The total cropped area in the district is 347,114 ha (3,471.14 km2). The area sown more than once during the year is 31,464 ha (314.64 km2).
Natural resources[edit | edit source]
The district is rich in mineral resources. The principal minerals available are limestone, lime, Napa slabs, copper and lead. Limestone is being utilised by the cement factories of Macherla. There are copper mines at Agnigundala of Ipur Mandal.
Climate[edit | edit source]
The normal rainfall of the district is 775.3 mm (30.5 in) The climate is generally warm in summer and the heat is very severe in Rentachintala Mandal, where the maximum temperature in the state is recorded. Summer (March to June): the summer months are hot and dry, with temperatures often reaching high levels. This period is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Monsoon (July to September): the monsoon season brings rainfall to the region. During this period, the district receives the majority of its annual precipitation. The monsoon rains are essential for agriculture and overall water supply. Post-monsoon/winter (October to February): after the monsoon season, the region experiences a post-monsoon period, followed by relatively cooler months during winter. The temperatures are milder during this time. [citation needed]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
The district had a population of 20,41,723, of which 458,551 (22.46%) lived in urban areas based on 2011 census data. Palnadu district has a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 3,75,554 (18.39%) and 1,42,944 (7.00%) of the population respectively.[3]:77–82 87.12% of the population spoke Telugu, 9.90% Urdu and 2.41% Lambadi as their first language.[10]
Politics[edit | edit source]
The district is part of Narasaraopet (Lok Sabha constituency). There are seven assembly constituencies.[11]
| # | Name | District | Members | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Pedakurapadu | Palnadu | Bhashyam Praveen | Telugu Desam Party | |
| 96 | Chilakaluripeta | Prathipati Pulla Rao | |||
| 97 | Narasaraopeta | Dr. Chadalavada Aravinda Babu | |||
| 98 | Sattenapalle | Kanna Lakshminarayana | |||
| 99 | Vinukonda | G. V. Anjaneyulu | |||
| 100 | Gurajala | Yarapathineni Srinivasa Rao | |||
| 101 | Macherla | Julakanti Brahmananda Reddy | |||
Administrative divisions[edit | edit source]
The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Gurazala, Narasaraopet and Sattenapalle, which are further subdivided into a total of 28 mandals.[12]
Mandals[edit | edit source]
The list of 28 mandals in Palnadu district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.
Cities and towns[edit | edit source]
| City | Civic status of town | revenue division | population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narasaraopet | Municipality Grade - 1 | Narasaraopet | 117,489 |
| Chilakaluripet | Municipality Grade - 1 | Narasaraopet | 101,398 |
| Piduguralla | Municipality Grade - 2 | Gurazala | 63,103 |
| Vinukonda | Municipality Grade - 2 | Narasaraopet | 62,550 |
| Macherla | Municipality Grade - 2 | Gurazala | 57,290 |
| Sattenapalle | Municipality Grade - 2 | Sattenapalle | 56,721 |
| Dachepalle | Municipality Grade - 2 | Gurazala | 36,280 |
| Gurazala | Municipality Grade - 2 | Gurazala | 30,464 |
Tourist attractions[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Palanati Brahmanaidu, Palnadu Kingdom
- Nayakuralu Nagamma, Palnadu Kingdom
- Kaneganti Hanumanthu, freedom fighter
- Gurram Jashuva, poet
- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, 3rd Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh & 11th Union Minister of Home Affairs and served as Governor of Maharashtra and Other States
- Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy, 8th Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh
- Kodela Siva Prasada Rao, 1st Speaker of Andhra pradesh Legislative Assembly and former home minister
- Vavilala Gopalakrishnayya, journalist and he was elected to the assembly
- Kasu Venkata Krishna Reddy, Former Cabinet Minister of United Andhra Pradesh
- Brahmanandam Kanneganti, Indian actor, popular telugu cinema comedian
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Palnadu District, Government of Andhra Pradesh | India". palnadu.ap.gov.in. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ CPO 2022, p. V.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "District Census Hand Book – Guntur" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ Aiyangar & Nilakanta Sastri 1960, pp. 315–316Template:Missing long citation: "This view, which till recently was no more than an intelligent guess, seems to gain support from a Prakrit Brahmi inscription recently discovered in the Palnad taluk of the Guntur district. In spite of its mutilated condition, it clearly mentions Sihavamma Simhavarman I of the Palava dynasty and Bharadaya gotta... This is the earliest Pallava inscription so far known."
- ↑ Raghavendra, V. (26 January 2022). "With creation of 13 new districts, AP now has 26 districts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ↑ "AP issues draft gazette notification on 26 districts". Deccan Chronicle. 26 January 2022. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ↑ "New districts to come into force on April 4". The Hindu. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం". Eenadu.net (in తెలుగు). 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "Population by Religion - Andhra Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ "District-wise Assembly-Constituencies". ceoandhra.nic.in.
- ↑ Gopi Dara (12 November 2022). "Andhra Pradesh: 3 mandals to be shifted to other divisions | Vijayawada News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Aiyangar, S. K.; Nilakanta Sastri, K. A. (1960), "The Pallavas", in R. C. Majumdar; K. K. Dasgupta (eds.), A Comprehensive History of India, Volume III, Part 1: A.D. 300–985, New Delhi: Indian History Congress/People's Publishing House
CPO (2022). District Hand Book of Statistics – Palnadu district (PDF).