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Map of Venkatagiri
Venkatagiri is a town in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and mandals headquarters of Venkatagiri mandal. Venkatagiri's old name is "Kali Mili". It is famous for its Handloom Cotton Sarees. Venkatagiri is a place for history and handlooms. It was part of a small kingdom that was integrated into the Indian Republic.
Contents
- Map of Venkatagiri
- History
- Geography
- Demographics
- Governance
- Economy
- Politics
- Education
- Transport
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History
Vekatagiri was originally known as Kalimilli till 17th century and was ruled by Gobburi Polygars under Vijaynagar Empire. They were defeated by Recherla Venkatadri Naidu, Nayak of Madurantakam and the nephew of Raja of Velugodu, another vassal under Venkatapathi Raya II of Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagar. The village was renamed as Venkatagiri. By mid 17th century the Velogothi rulers shifted their capital to Venkatagiri and it lasted as a Zamiondari till independence. It was located between two rivers I.e kaivalya river and godderu river.
Geography
Venkatagiri is located at 13.9667°N 79.5833°E / 13.9667; 79.5833. It has an average elevation of 60 metres (197 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Venkatagiri Mandal had a population of 80,000. Venkatagiri Rural consists of 58 Revenue Villages. Venkatagiri became municipality in 6-1-2005 by merging Venkatagiri, ChevireddiPalli, Periyavaram, Bangarupet, Ammavaripet and Manulalapet Panchayats.Total population of municipality is 52,478. Venkatagiri has an average literacy rate of 67%,higher than the national average of 59.5%. Total area of municipality is 23.50 km2.
Governance
Civic administration
The Venkatagiri municipality was formed as a Grade–III municipality in 2005 and has an extent of 25.43 km2 (9.82 sq mi).
Economy
Venkatagiri Sari woven in and around the town is one of the geographical indication from Andhra Pradesh and got registered by Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Politics
Venkatagiri falls under Venkatagiri (Assembly constituency) of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. It is in turn a part of Tirupati (Lok Sabha constituency). Neduramalli Janrdhan Reddy, Ex-CM of AP was represented as MLA from Venkatagiri AC from 1989-1994.
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu. RVM High Scool, RVRKY ZP Girls High School & Visvodaya govt college are very old institutes in Venkatagiri Town.
Transport
Venkatagiri railway station is located on Gudur-Katpadi Branch line. APSRTC buses, run by state government provide transport to the nearby and long distance travel.