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In 1867, the Adoni and the Bellary Municipal Councils were created.<ref name="imperial-gazetteer">[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/toc.html?volume=7 ''The Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 7.''] Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1908 p. 158 – 176.</ref> Between 1876 and 1878, a severe [[El Nino]] famine affected Adoni and the surrounding areas where nearly one third of the population died.<ref>Davis, M. [https://books.google.com/books?id=2LjYUY3LHkoC&dq=adoni+kurnool&source=gbs_navlinks_s ''Late Victorian Holocausts: El Nino Famines and the Making of the Third World.''] Verso Books, 2002 p. 112. {{ISBN|978-1-78168-061-2}}.</ref> | In 1867, the Adoni and the Bellary Municipal Councils were created.<ref name="imperial-gazetteer">[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/toc.html?volume=7 ''The Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 7.''] Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1908 p. 158 – 176.</ref> Between 1876 and 1878, a severe [[El Nino]] famine affected Adoni and the surrounding areas where nearly one third of the population died.<ref>Davis, M. [https://books.google.com/books?id=2LjYUY3LHkoC&dq=adoni+kurnool&source=gbs_navlinks_s ''Late Victorian Holocausts: El Nino Famines and the Making of the Third World.''] Verso Books, 2002 p. 112. {{ISBN|978-1-78168-061-2}}.</ref> | ||
In 1953, after the linguistic reorganisation of the states, Adoni gained its present seat as part of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. | In 1953, after the linguistic reorganisation of the states, Adoni gained its present seat as part of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. | ||
===Formation of Kurnool district=== | |||
In 1953, 11 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] speaking districts of [[Madras State]] became [[Andhra State]] with [[Kurnool]] as its capital. In 1956, Andhra State and Telangana merged together to form [[Andhra Pradesh]]. As per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, 10 districts were carved out of Andhra Pradesh to form [[Telangana]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://andhrapradesh.pscnotes.com/appsc-group-1-mains/paper-i/andhra-pradesh-history/formation-of-andhra-pradesh/ | title= Formation Of Andhra Pradesh | work= 4 June 2017|publisher= Andhra Pradesh PCS Exam Notes| access-date = 26 November 2023}}</ref> | |||
In 2022, the larger Kurnool district was split into Kurnool and [[Nandyal district|Nandyal]] districts.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2022/jan/26/cabinet-approves-creation-of-13-new-districts-2411375.html | title= Cabinet approves creation of 13 new districts| work= 26 January 2022|publisher= The New Indian Express | access-date = 26 November 2023}}</ref> | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Adoni is located at {{Coord|15.63|N|77.28|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Adoni.html ''Adoni.''] Falling Rain Genomics Accessed 9 October 2014.</ref> It has an average elevation of {{Convert|435|m|ft}} above sea level. The climate is mainly tropical, with temperatures from 31 °C to 45 °C in summer and 21 °C to 29 °C in winter. | Adoni is located at {{Coord|15.63|N|77.28|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Adoni.html ''Adoni.''] Falling Rain Genomics Accessed 9 October 2014.</ref> It has an average elevation of {{Convert|435|m|ft}} above sea level. The climate is mainly tropical, with temperatures from 31 °C to 45 °C in summer and 21 °C to 29 °C in winter. | ||
The soil is black and red. There are large limestone deposits suitable for cement and minerals such as copper, lead, zinc and in some places, diamonds.<ref>Narasaiah, M. [https://books.google.com/books?id=DXumfFprdQcC&pg=PA37&dq=adoni+kurnool+economy&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCAQ6AEwAWoVChMI7sSU8JX2xwIVSCSmCh0GYAes#v=onepage&q=adoni%20kurnool%20economy&f=false ''Empowerment for Women.''] Discovery Publishing House, 2004 p.37 {{ISBN|817141785X}}, 9788171417858.</ref> | The soil is black and red. There are large limestone deposits suitable for cement and minerals such as copper, lead, zinc and in some places, diamonds.<ref>Narasaiah, M. [https://books.google.com/books?id=DXumfFprdQcC&pg=PA37&dq=adoni+kurnool+economy&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCAQ6AEwAWoVChMI7sSU8JX2xwIVSCSmCh0GYAes#v=onepage&q=adoni%20kurnool%20economy&f=false ''Empowerment for Women.''] Discovery Publishing House, 2004 p.37 {{ISBN|817141785X}}, 9788171417858.</ref> | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
=== Road === | === Road === | ||
[[APSRTC]] operates buses from the Adoni bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref> | [[APSRTC]] operates buses from the Adoni bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref> | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Kurnool district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Kurnool district]] | |||
* [[List of cities in Andhra Pradesh by population]] | * [[List of cities in Andhra Pradesh by population]] | ||
* [[List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh]] | * [[List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
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{{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}} | {{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}} | ||
{{Andhra Pradesh}} | |||
{{Kurnool district}} | {{Kurnool district}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Kurnool district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Kurnool district]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Kurnool district]] | [[Category:Mandal headquarters in Kurnool district]] | ||