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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|16|22|0|N|80|51|0|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|16|22|0|N|80|51|0|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name = [[India]] | | subdivision_name = [[India]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Krishna district|Krishna]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Krishna district|Krishna]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 = [[ | | subdivision_type3 = [[Mandal]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = [[Vuyyuru mandal|Vuyyuru]] | | subdivision_name3 = [[Vuyyuru mandal|Vuyyuru]] | ||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
| founder = | | founder = | ||
| government_type = | | government_type = Municipality | ||
| governing_body = | | governing_body = | ||
| leader_title2 = Commissioner | | leader_title2 = Commissioner | ||
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| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes = <ref name=population>{{cite web|title=Census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=628106|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=23 November 2014}}</ref> | | population_footnotes = <ref name=population>{{cite web|title=Census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=628106|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=23 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
| demographics_type1 = [[ | | demographics_type1 = [[Language]] | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
It was part of [[Satavahana dynasty]] during 1st century CE. In 1000 A.D. the Cholas spread their power to Kolleru area and during that period some of them settled at this place. After that it eventually became part of [[Kakatiya dynasty]]. By the 14th Century the village grew in size and population, came under the rule of the [[Zamindar|Zamindaars]] of [[Nuzvid Estate|Nuzivid]]. | |||
Krishna district was formed by renaming Machilipatnam district and adding certain taluks of Guntur district in 1859. Krishna district was divided into Krishna and Godavari districts in 1925. During the reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh Krishna district was further divided into Krishna and NTR districts. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://krishna.ap.gov.in/| title= Krishna district |work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 15 January 2024}}</ref> | |||
Krishna district has 25 mandals spread across three revenue divisions – [[Machilipatnam revenue division]], [[Gudivada revenue division]] and [[Vuyyuru revenue division]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Krishna district profile - AP Government - 4 April 2022 |url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3c399862d3b9d6b76c8436e924a68c45b/uploads/2022/04/2022040412.pdf}}</ref> | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the town had a population of 46,490.{{Update after|2021}} The total population constitutes 23,312 males and 23,178 females —a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sex Ratio |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/indiaatglance.html |publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=23 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140922103426/http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/indiaatglance.html |archive-date=22 September 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> 4,332 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,151 are boys and 2,181 are girls. The town's average literacy rate stands at 81.87% with 34,513 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate) |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/PCA_Highlights/pca_highlights_file/India/Chapter-3.pdf|publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India|access-date=29 August 2014|format=PDF}}</ref> It is 40 km away from state capital [[Amaravati]]. Vuyyuru town generally has a tropical climate; winters last from November to February, while summers last from March to June. The annual rainfall is 92.33 mm, most of it received during the months of August. | {{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the town had a population of 46,490.{{Update after|2021}} The total population constitutes 23,312 males and 23,178 females —a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sex Ratio |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/indiaatglance.html |publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=23 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140922103426/http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/indiaatglance.html |archive-date=22 September 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> 4,332 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,151 are boys and 2,181 are girls. The town's average literacy rate stands at 81.87% with 34,513 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate) |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/PCA_Highlights/pca_highlights_file/India/Chapter-3.pdf|publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India|access-date=29 August 2014|format=PDF}}</ref> It is 40 km away from state capital [[Amaravati]]. Vuyyuru town generally has a tropical climate; winters last from November to February, while summers last from March to June. The annual rainfall is 92.33 mm, most of it received during the months of August. | ||
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== Education == | == Education == | ||
Vuyyuru is a center for Primary and Secondary School Education for people in surrounding villages. List of schools in Vuyyuru includes Zilla Parishat High School, VRKM High School, Sri Viswasanthi Educational Institutions, Sri Srinivasa Educational institutions (KG to PG), Flora EM High School, Ravindra Bharathi School. In terms of Intermediate colleges, there were Nayarayana, Chaitanya, Krishnaveni. Vuyyuru has many colleges for higher education including A.G & S.G Siddhartha Degree College of Arts and Science which was inaugurated on 12 August 1975 by then Chief Minister Sri [[Jalagam Vengala Rao]]. It is an accredited "A" grade by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]. The college has an indoor stadium and huge ground which serves for walkers and joggers in the town. | Vuyyuru is a center for Primary and Secondary School Education for people in surrounding villages. List of schools in Vuyyuru includes Zilla Parishat High School, VRKM High School, Sri Viswasanthi Educational Institutions, Sri Srinivasa Educational institutions (KG to PG), Flora EM High School, Ravindra Bharathi School. In terms of Intermediate colleges, there were Nayarayana, Chaitanya, Krishnaveni. Vuyyuru has many colleges for higher education including A.G & S.G Siddhartha Degree College of Arts and Science which was inaugurated on 12 August 1975 by then Chief Minister Sri [[Jalagam Vengala Rao]]. It is an accredited "A" grade by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]. The college has an indoor stadium and huge ground which serves for walkers and joggers in the town. | ||
==Sugarcane Research == | ==Sugarcane Research == | ||
Sugarcane Research Station is located in Vuyyuru which was established in 1978 in an area of 40 acres with the mandate to develop sugarcane varieties possessing high cane and sugar yield potential. It is maintained by [[Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research]] and is affiliated to [[Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University|ANGRAU]]. It works on All India Coordinated Research Project on Sugarcane and has many achievements in sugarcane research. | Sugarcane Research Station is located in Vuyyuru which was established in 1978 in an area of 40 acres with the mandate to develop sugarcane varieties possessing high cane and sugar yield potential. It is maintained by [[Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research]] and is affiliated to [[Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University|ANGRAU]]. It works on All India Coordinated Research Project on Sugarcane and has many achievements in sugarcane research. | ||
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'''Temples''' | '''Temples''' | ||
There are two temples under the management of Endowments Department.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tms.ap.gov.in/binfo|title=Trust Boards Abstract|website=AP Temples Portal, Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=24 July 2018}}</ref> Sri Jagadambha Sametha Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple (''Shivalayam'') in the town is constructed during 13th century by [[Kakatiya dynasty|Kakatiya's]]. List of temples in the town: | There are two temples under the management of Endowments Department.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tms.ap.gov.in/binfo|title=Trust Boards Abstract|website=AP Temples Portal, Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=24 July 2018}}</ref> Sri Jagadambha Sametha Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple (''Shivalayam'') in the town is constructed during 13th century by [[Kakatiya dynasty|Kakatiya's]]. List of temples in the town: | ||
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'''Mosque''' | '''Mosque''' | ||
A mosque which was constructed nearly 300 years ago is located on the main road of Vuyyuru. The mosque has been recently renovated. | A mosque which was constructed nearly 300 years ago is located on the main road of Vuyyuru. The mosque has been recently renovated. | ||
'''Churches''' | '''Churches''' | ||
There are many churches in Vuyyuru. CBM (Canadian Baptist Mission) church, which was constructed prior to independence, is the oldest church in the town. | There are many churches in Vuyyuru. CBM (Canadian Baptist Mission) church, which was constructed prior to independence, is the oldest church in the town. | ||
== See also == | ==See also== | ||
*[[ | * [[Krishna district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Krishna district]] | ||
*[[List of villages in Krishna district#V|Villages in Vuyyuru mandal]] | * [[List of villages in Krishna district#V|Villages in Vuyyuru mandal]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Krishna district}} | {{Krishna district}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Krishna district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Krishna district]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Krishna district]] | [[Category:Mandal headquarters in Krishna district]] | ||
[[Category:Towns in Andhra Pradesh Capital Region]] | [[Category:Towns in Andhra Pradesh Capital Region]] | ||