Yerraguntla mandal | |
|---|---|
  Yerraguntla mandal Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°38′00″N 78°31′59″E / 14.633300°N 78.53300°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | YSR district |
| Headquarters | Yerraguntla |
| Government | |
| • Type | Federal democracy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 250 km2 (100 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 77,072 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| • Literacy | 69.16% |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | ysr%20district |
Yerraguntla mandal is one of the mandals in the Kadapa revenue division in the YSR district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
YSR district was one of the 13 new districts formed in 2022 , with its headquarters at Kadapa. The reorganisation of the districts increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh to 26. It has 3 revenue divisions - Jammalamadugu revenue division, Kadapa revenue division and Badvel revenue division.[2]
Kadapa district was renamed YSR district in 2010 after Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy (8 July 1949 – 2 September 2009), who was chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for two terms. In a political career spanning 30 years, he never lost an election. He died in a helicopter accident.[3][4][5][6]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Yerraguntla mandal covers an area of 250 sq km. It has 15 inhabited villages.[7]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As per 2011 election, Yerraguntla mandal had a total population of 77,072, of which 32,574 lived in urban areas and 44,498 lived in rural areas.[8]
As per 2011 election, Yerraguntla mandal had a literacy rate of 69.16%.[9]
Economy[edit | edit source]
The Rayalaseema Thermal Power Station is one of the major power stations in the state.[10][11]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "YSR District". About District > Map of District. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "YSR District". About District > History. Andhra Pradesh Government. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ "Kadapa district to be named after YSR". 4 September 2009. The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 September 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ "Kadapa district to be named after YSR". PTI 18 June 2010. The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ "Y S Rajasekhara Reddy". i love india.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ "Handbook of Statistics, Y.S.R. District, 2015" (PDF). Page 57, Table 1.3 – Mandal wise number of villages hamlets, area, Population. Chief Planning Officer, Y.S.R. District, 29th edition. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ "Handbook of Statistics, Y.S.R. District, 2015" (PDF). Page 58, Table 1.4 – Mandal wise rural and urban population. Chief Planning Officer, Y.S.R. District, 29th edition. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ "Handbook of Statistics, Y.S.R. District, 2015" (PDF). Page 6, Table 1.6 – Mandal wise literacy. Chief Planning Officer, Y.S.R. District, 29th edition. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ "Handbook of Statistics, Y.S.R. District, 2015" (PDF). Section 6 D – Industries and Section 6F - Power. Chief Planning Officer, Y.S.R. District, 29th edition. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 January 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
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