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Railway Koduru
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Railway Koduru
Koduru | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Koduru | |
  Railway Koduru Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Coordinates: 13°57′25″N 79°21′02″E / 13.9569°N 79.3506°ECoordinates: 13°57′25″N 79°21′02″E / 13.9569°N 79.3506°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Rayalaseema |
| District | Annamayya district |
| Government | |
| • MP | P. V. Midhun Reddy (YSRCP) |
| • MLA | Koramutla Srinivasulu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 120,000 |
| • Density | 12,000/km2 (31,000/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 516101 |
| Telephone code | 08566 |
| Vehicle registration | AP04 |
Railway Koduru is a town in Annamayya district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located in the Rayalaseema Region. It is mandal headquarters of Railway Koduru mandal.[1]
History[edit]
On the eve of the Republic Day, 2022, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh announced the formation of 13 new districts, taking the total number of districts in Andhra Pradesh to 26. The list of proposed new districts included Annamayya district with its headquarters at Rayachoti.[2][3][4]
Economy[edit]
Railway Koduru Mandal is one of the India's largest mining areas[citation needed] and a major exporter of Barytes primarily via Chennai's ports. Other exports from the area are mangoes and bananas, and the area is also famous for mosambi/battayi and various citron plants.
Tourism[edit]
Sights and attractions around Koduru include the Seshachalam hills and Gundalakona, a regionally famous Lord Shiva temple.
Lok Sabha constituency[edit]
Railway Koduru Lok Sabha constituency is a part of Rajampet Lok Sabha constituency along with other six Vidhan Sabha segments, namely, Rajampet, Rayachoti, in Kadapa district and Thamballapalle Pileru, Madanapalle, Punganur in Chittoor district.
Assembly constituency[edit]
Railway Koduru is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh . Currently it is reserved for SC's.[5]
Transport[edit]
Koduru is well connected by roadways and railways. The nearest airport is Tirupati's Renigunta Airport, at approximately 40 km away.
Notable People[edit]
- P. Jaya Kumar, Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Author in Indian cinema
- Vanamali, Telugu Lyricist
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Annamayya District". About District > Administrative Setup > Revenue Mandals. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ↑ "List of 26 districts formed in Andhra Pradesh". by Pavan, 26 January 2022. Hans India. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh approves creation of 13 new districts". 26 January 22. Telangana Today. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Annamayya District Handbook of Statistics" (PDF). District Collector. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "DELIMITATION OF PARLIAMENTARY AND ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES ORDER, 2008" (pdf). Election Commission of India. p. 22. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
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