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Kadapa formerly Cuddapah, is a city(municipal corporation) in the south-central part of Andhra Pradesh
, India
. The city's name originated from the Telugu
word "Gadapa" meaning threshold or gate. It was spelled "Cuddapah" but was changed to "Kadapa" on 19 August 2010 to reflect the local pronunciation of the name.
Kadapa is famous for great personalities in medieval times like Vemana, Pothuluri Veerabramham, Annamacharya, Pemmasani Thimma Nayudu and other celebrated Telugu lovers like C.P.Brown,Rakesh Venkat Bishop Caldwell et cetera
Kadapa is one of the important cities in Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh, and is situated in the south-central part of the Andhra Pradesh State. It is located 412 kilometres (256 mi) south of state capital, Hyderabad and is situated 8 km south of the Penna River. The city is surrounded on three sides by the Nallamala and Palakonda hills. The city is named "Threshold" because it is the gateway from west to the sacred hill Tirumala of Sri Venkateswara Swamy.
Kishkindakanda, one of the 7 kandas of the Ramayanam, is believed to have happened in Vontimitta
, KADAPA(PLEASE DON'T CHANGE) District. Vontimitta
is 20 kilometres from the city. The Anjaneya Swamy temple in Gandi was also believed to be a part of the Ramayanam; It is believed that the Statue of Anjaneya Swamy in Gandi is made by Sri Rama on a hill stone with the tip of his arrow to acknowledge His help in finding Sri Sita
Devi.
for about two centuries. The most illustrious ruler during this time was Pemmasani Thimma Nayudu (1422 CE) (Pemmasani Nayaks
) who developed the region and constructed many tanks and temples here. Muslims of Golkonda conquered the region in 1565 CE when Mir Jumla raided Gandikota
fort and defeated Chinna Thimma Nayudu by treachery. Later the British
took control of Kadapa District in 1800 CE. Although the town is an ancient one, it was probably extended by Neknam Khan, the Qutb Shahi commander, who called the extension "Neknamabad". The name "Neknamabad" was used for the town for some time but slowly fell into disuse and the records of the 18th century refer to the rulers not as Nawabs of Nekanamabad but Nawab
s of Kadapa. Except for some years in the beginning, Kadapa District was the seat of the Mayana Nawabs in the 18th century. With the British occupation of the tract in 1800 CE it became the headquarters of one of the four subordinate collectorates under the principal collector Sir Thomas Munro. Monuments from the rule of the YSR District Nawabs are still found in the town. Most prominent among these are two towers and the dargah
s. The city has plenty of temples in and around the city and also has three churches. recently Kadapa has recognized as municipal corporation and first mayor was Ravindranath Reddy, and his term was over.
. Though a large and broad river, and in the rains containing a great volume of water, in the hot weather months it dwindles down to an inconsiderable stream. Its principal tributaries are the Kundu, Saglair, Cheyair and Papagni rivers.
Kadapa District is in the shape of an irregular parallelogram, divided in half by the range of the Eastern ghats. The city lies in the "Bugga" or "Ralla Vanka" in a hollow bordered on the south by the main Palakondas, part of the eastern ghats, and on the east by a strip of the same hills projecting north towards the Lankamalas on the other side of the Penneru. The two tracts thus formed possess different features. The first, a low-lying plain about 400 ft (121.9 m) to 450 ft (137 m) above sea level constitutes the north, east and south-east of the city, while the other,which comprises the southern and south-western portion, forms a high table-land from 1500 to 2500 ft (762 m) above sea-level.
, YSR District had a population of 3,25,725. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Cuddapah has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76% and, female literacy is 64%. In YSR District, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The primary languages spoken in the city are Telugu
and Urdu
. English
is used as a medium of education in many of its educational institutions. The city and the district of YSR District was notorious for factional inter and intra political rivalries. However, things seem to have improved recently. The city has a large non resident citizens spread across the nation and globe. The less educated from the city and district often go to Persian gulf countries such as Kuwait
and Saudi Arabia
for employment. The area of the city is smaller than that of Proddatur town.
Palugurallapalli is located between Brahmam Gari Mattam and Siddhayya Mattam in Badvel Taluk. As many of us known Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmam Garu as author of ‘Kaalagnanam’ (predicting future events) that predicts the arrival of Kalki in the form of Sri Veerabhoga Vasantaraya. As per history Sri Govindaswamy, Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami and Sri Siddayya (disciple of Veera Brahmam) are belongs to ‘peer group’ (Contemporaries or samakalikulu) and all of them were lived between 16 – 17 Century
To know more about Sri Govidna Swamy please refer to 'Andhrayogulu'(part2) written by Prof B Ramaraju, Hyderabad (Navodaya publishers) and Also 'YSR District Mandala Charitamu' written by famous telugu writer Janamanchi Sheshadri Sarma in 1929 published by Vavilla publications Chennai
in 1930
was from Rajampet which is an hour and half away from YSR District . He wrote over 30,000 songs and slokas on Venkateswara in the 15th century. Andhra Kavitha Pitamaha 'Allasani Peddana', the most prominet poet among 'Ashta Diggajams' hails from Kokatam village in Kamalapuram Mandal. Sree Krishna Deva Raya gifted 'Peddana Padu' village in Yerraguntla Mandal to Allasani Peddana. Great Poet Bammera Pothana who wrote Andhra Maha Bhagavatham lived in Ontimitta. Baddena who wrote Sumati Satakam also hails from Badvel area of YSR District district. Nachana Somana (tudimela dinne near Khajipet
) "molla Ramayanam" Fame Kavaitri Molla (gopavaram near badvel), Tallapaka Thimmakka, (Tallapaka) Kavi Choudappa (hailed in pullur near Khajipet), Janamanchi Seshadri Sarma
, Durbhaka Rajasekhra Sathavadhani, Puttaparty Narayana Charyulu and Gadiyaram Venkata Sesha Sastry Proddatur which is 50 km distant from YSR District were the poets of the olden days.
Kumaragiri Vema Reddy popularly known as Vemana (Telugu: వేమన) was a 14th century Telugu poet. He wrote the famous Vemana Sathakam. Vemana Sathakam is the first Telugu Literacy work which got printed and translated into French and English languages. His poems were written in the popular vernacular of Telugu, and are known for their use of simple language and native idioms. His poems discuss the subjects of Yoga, wisdom and morality. He is popularly called Yogi Vemana, in recognition of his success in the path of Yoga.
poets and writers in the past. Urdu language has flourished a lot in YSR District due to the efforts of these Urdu patriots. Zaki kadapavi, Hilaal, Naeem Siddiqui,Barq Kadapavi, Dawood Nishat, Khayal, Haider Ali Haider, Dr.Rahi Fidai, Dr. Saagar Jayyadi, Aqeel Jamid, Iqbal Qusro, Mahmood Shahid, Prof Anwarulla Anwar and Saeed Nazar are recognized as Prominent Poets in the Urdu world. Mahmood Shahid is also a fiction Writer. His book by title "DHANCHA"is published in 1994. This is the first book of fiction in the Urdu literature of YSR District. Yousuf Safi has done work on the Urdu Stage and Drama. His prominent works include Kal Ki Dhup, Majnu Shah and 1857-Inquilab. Rahi Fidayee along with Aqeel Jamid and others stand tall in the race of great poets of the city. Aqeel Jamid has written many poems and books and is a very practical and interesting poet. He also served as a Deputy Tahsidar. Barq Kadapavi an eminent poet, who represented YSR Districtinternationally for the first time in International Poets Meet. Munshi Hazrath who was the fluent Urdu munshi in Boys High School. Ifteqar Jamal, Taabish Rabbaani and Shakeel Ahmed Shakeel are carrying the flag of Urdu poetry in YSR District.A fortnightly
by title "WASEELA" is being published in Urdu. Mahmood Shahid is the editor of "WASEELA".A quarterly magazine by title "DABISTAN" is being published and it's editor is Iqbaal Khusro and others.
The state government of Andhra Pradesh has completed a multi crore (about Rs.125 crores) health project Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) at Cuddapah District consisting of a 750-bed super specialty hospital, a medical college (intake of 150 students) and a nursing college for 100 students to cater for the needs and improve the health of the backward, drought-prone area of Rayalaseema
Region. The project is located in near the Palakonda hills in a site of 182.25 acre (0.737540235 km²). The hospital is planned with a permanent helipad to airlift patients in emergency to Hyderabad or any other large city.
This district is the repository of mineral wealth. As per the 1983 survey of geological survey of India 30lakh tons of lead, 740lakh tons of barrettes, 27000tons asbestos deposits are there. It is estimated that 700lakh tons of barites deposits might be there in Mangampet. There are clay deposits in Rajampet. This is used to make stone implements. Limestone is available in Yerraguntla, M/s. Coramandal Fertilizers established a cement factory in Chilamkur
with an annual yield of 10lakh tons. Bharat cement corporation increases its capacity to 10lakh tons. National mineral development corporation is extracting asbestos in Brahman palli and barieties in Mangampet. YSR District is also famous for its stone called as "cuddapah stone" used in building construction and for slabs especially in the south India. Brahmani steels will establish a steel factory in Jammalamadugu
]constituency with an investment of Rs. 25,000 crores and an installed capacity of 10 million tonnes by 2017. The steel factory proposes to be the biggest in the country and claims that it will generate direct employment to 25,000 persons and indirect employment to two lakh persons in the area. But long back entire construction work was stopped by the management and it went in to the cold storage.
The forest area is 5,050 km². It is 32.87% of the district area. It is learnt that elephants required for Golconda army were supplied from here. In the northeast part of the district rainfall is high. Red sandalwood is available in plenty. This is the only area in India where red sandalwood is available. A National park is set up in Seshachalam hills
for prospecting wild animals. 181 are employed in the only one paper industry in the district and its capital investment is Rs.227lakhs. There are mineral related industries and electrical instruments industries. Zuari Cements, India Cement Ltd, Corus India Ltd are the other industries.
The mining industry begin to take flight when Krishna Penukonda, at the time he was a young man interested in geology, discovered massive amounts of precious stones/metals in the hills and bought the rights to the land from the government after India gained its independence from the British. The Penukonda family still to this day have many shares in the mines, yet the government is slowly starting to re-collectivize for the good of the country. The Penukonda family, has noticeable names in Telugu history and are still revered as one of the greatest pioneersin Indian History that brought industrialization to the south.
* Barq Kadapavi, An Eminent Urdu Poet - First poet from Rayalaseema, YSR District who represented at International poets in Qatar. "The Best Teacher and State Sahitya Academy Awardee"
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
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. The city's name originated from the Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
word "Gadapa" meaning threshold or gate. It was spelled "Cuddapah" but was changed to "Kadapa" on 19 August 2010 to reflect the local pronunciation of the name.
Kadapa is famous for great personalities in medieval times like Vemana, Pothuluri Veerabramham, Annamacharya, Pemmasani Thimma Nayudu and other celebrated Telugu lovers like C.P.Brown,Rakesh Venkat Bishop Caldwell et cetera
Kadapa is one of the important cities in Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh, and is situated in the south-central part of the Andhra Pradesh State. It is located 412 kilometres (256 mi) south of state capital, Hyderabad and is situated 8 km south of the Penna River. The city is surrounded on three sides by the Nallamala and Palakonda hills. The city is named "Threshold" because it is the gateway from west to the sacred hill Tirumala of Sri Venkateswara Swamy.
Kishkindakanda, one of the 7 kandas of the Ramayanam, is believed to have happened in Vontimitta
Vontimitta
Vontimitta or Ontimitta is a mandal head quarters in Cuddapah district, Andhra Pradesh, India.It is a historical place and has a 450 year old temple of Bhagawan Sree Rama....
, KADAPA(PLEASE DON'T CHANGE) District. Vontimitta
Vontimitta
Vontimitta or Ontimitta is a mandal head quarters in Cuddapah district, Andhra Pradesh, India.It is a historical place and has a 450 year old temple of Bhagawan Sree Rama....
is 20 kilometres from the city. The Anjaneya Swamy temple in Gandi was also believed to be a part of the Ramayanam; It is believed that the Statue of Anjaneya Swamy in Gandi is made by Sri Rama on a hill stone with the tip of his arrow to acknowledge His help in finding Sri Sita
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Devi.
History
Kadapa was a part of the Chola Empire between the 11th century and 14th century. It became part of the Vijayanagar Empire in the latter part of 14th century. The region was under the control of Gandikota Nayaks, governors of the Vijayanagara empireVijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
for about two centuries. The most illustrious ruler during this time was Pemmasani Thimma Nayudu (1422 CE) (Pemmasani Nayaks
Pemmasani Nayaks
Pemmasani Nayaks were a martial clan in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. They came into prominence during Vijayanagar times as rulers of Gandikota...
) who developed the region and constructed many tanks and temples here. Muslims of Golkonda conquered the region in 1565 CE when Mir Jumla raided Gandikota
Gandikota
Gandikota is a small village on the right bank of the river Pennar, 15 km from Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh in India. Gandikota was founded in 1123 by Kapa Raja of nearby Bommanapalle village and a subordinate of Ahavamalla Someswara I, the Western Chalukyan king of Kalyana...
fort and defeated Chinna Thimma Nayudu by treachery. Later the British
British Raj
British Raj was the British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947; The term can also refer to the period of dominion...
took control of Kadapa District in 1800 CE. Although the town is an ancient one, it was probably extended by Neknam Khan, the Qutb Shahi commander, who called the extension "Neknamabad". The name "Neknamabad" was used for the town for some time but slowly fell into disuse and the records of the 18th century refer to the rulers not as Nawabs of Nekanamabad but Nawab
Nawab
A Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
s of Kadapa. Except for some years in the beginning, Kadapa District was the seat of the Mayana Nawabs in the 18th century. With the British occupation of the tract in 1800 CE it became the headquarters of one of the four subordinate collectorates under the principal collector Sir Thomas Munro. Monuments from the rule of the YSR District Nawabs are still found in the town. Most prominent among these are two towers and the dargah
Dargah
A Dargah is a Sufi shrine built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often a Sufi saint. Local Muslims visit the shrine known as . Dargahs are often associated with Sufi meeting rooms and hostels, known as khanqah...
s. The city has plenty of temples in and around the city and also has three churches. recently Kadapa has recognized as municipal corporation and first mayor was Ravindranath Reddy, and his term was over.
Geography
Kadapa is located at 14.47°N 78.82°E. It has an average elevation of 138 metres (452 ft). The District of Kadapa (YSR District) has an area of 8723 m². It is in shape an irregular parallelogram, divided into two nearly equal parts by the range of the Eastern Ghats, which intersects it throughout its entire length. The two tracts thus formed possess totally different features. The first, which constitutes the north, east and south-east of the district, is a low-lying plain; while the other, which comprises the southern and southwestern portion, forms a high table-land from 1500 to 2500 ft (762 m) above sea-level. The chief river is the Penna, which enters the district from Bellary on the west, and flows eastwards into NelloreNellore
Nellore , is a city and headquarters of Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District, formerly Nellore district.And in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Ancient name of Nellore was "Vikrama Simhapuri"....
. Though a large and broad river, and in the rains containing a great volume of water, in the hot weather months it dwindles down to an inconsiderable stream. Its principal tributaries are the Kundu, Saglair, Cheyair and Papagni rivers.
Kadapa District is in the shape of an irregular parallelogram, divided in half by the range of the Eastern ghats. The city lies in the "Bugga" or "Ralla Vanka" in a hollow bordered on the south by the main Palakondas, part of the eastern ghats, and on the east by a strip of the same hills projecting north towards the Lankamalas on the other side of the Penneru. The two tracts thus formed possess different features. The first, a low-lying plain about 400 ft (121.9 m) to 450 ft (137 m) above sea level constitutes the north, east and south-east of the city, while the other,which comprises the southern and south-western portion, forms a high table-land from 1500 to 2500 ft (762 m) above sea-level.
Demographics
The population of the district in 1901 was 1,291,267. As of 2001 India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, YSR District had a population of 3,25,725. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Cuddapah has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76% and, female literacy is 64%. In YSR District, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The primary languages spoken in the city are Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
and Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
. English
English language
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is used as a medium of education in many of its educational institutions. The city and the district of YSR District was notorious for factional inter and intra political rivalries. However, things seem to have improved recently. The city has a large non resident citizens spread across the nation and globe. The less educated from the city and district often go to Persian gulf countries such as Kuwait
Kuwait
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and Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
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for employment. The area of the city is smaller than that of Proddatur town.
Points of interest
- NandalurNandalur- Nandalur :Nandalur is on the west bank of river Cheyyeru. Once it was a famous Buddhist centre in Rayalaseema. In 1913 Buddhist caves and viharas were discovered.Sowmyanath Temple, here is a very big temple, situated nearly on ten acres of site...
The prime attraction of Nandalur is the temple of Soumyanatha Swami. Soumyanatha Swami is another name and form of Lord Venkateshwara. The temple is constructed with 108 pillars and spreads over an area of about ten acres.Nandalur is on the west bank of river Cheyyeru.Nandalur is famous for its Drinking Water.
- Palakonda Mountains - Palakonda ranges are the naturally formed hills bordering YSR District town, a place of tourist attraction having good waterfalls and high altitudes. Near RIMS there is way to reach the temple of lord Shiva in the name of Sri Palakondarayudu in Palakondalu.
- Ameen Peer DargahDargahA Dargah is a Sufi shrine built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often a Sufi saint. Local Muslims visit the shrine known as . Dargahs are often associated with Sufi meeting rooms and hostels, known as khanqah...
(Asthana-e-Magdoom Ilahi Dargah complex) (Badi Dargah, Pedda Dargah) in YSR District (Cuddapah) is an example of the communal harmony preached by great saints and sages in ancient days. Come Thursday and Friday, scores of pilgrims cutting across religious faiths, throng the 300-year-old shrine seeking blessings of saints Peerullah Hussaini and Arifullah Hussaini II who lie buried here. Followers of the dargah believe that any wish that one makes at the shrine is always fulfilled. A large number of Hindus, Muslims and people of different faiths are disciples of the shrine. The family’s descendants identify themselves with a saffron dresss and the disciples wear a saffron cap.
- Chakrayapet Gandi Anjaneya - This is the place where God Sri Rama on his way to Ayodhya from Lanka stayed for one night to take rest. For conveying thanks to Sri Hanuman for his help in getting Sri Sitha devi, God Sri Rama made Hanuman statue on a hill stone with the point of his arrow. Which you can still see here. Also in Vempalli there is a hill temple where in you need to cross the river and climb the hill to worship Yedulakonda Rayudu. It is said that Yedulakonda Rayudu has more property than Lord Sri Venkateswara. It is said that there are diamonds in and around the hill. On the bank of the river which you cross to climb the hill temple there is a place called Gavi which translates to "Cave" in archaic TeluguTelugu languageTelugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
.
- Sri Sri Sri Govinda Swamy mattam is one among those precious institutions in the country to carry out activities of Hindu-Veda-Dharma and this glorious Mattam was established by Sri Sri Sri Yadati Guru Govinda Swamy in 16th Century. Yadati Guru Govinda Swamy has established the mattam at Palugurallapalli Village (erstwhile Swethapashana Puram), Badvel Taluk, YSR District District of Andhra Pradesh State.
Palugurallapalli is located between Brahmam Gari Mattam and Siddhayya Mattam in Badvel Taluk. As many of us known Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmam Garu as author of ‘Kaalagnanam’ (predicting future events) that predicts the arrival of Kalki in the form of Sri Veerabhoga Vasantaraya. As per history Sri Govindaswamy, Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami and Sri Siddayya (disciple of Veera Brahmam) are belongs to ‘peer group’ (Contemporaries or samakalikulu) and all of them were lived between 16 – 17 Century
To know more about Sri Govidna Swamy please refer to 'Andhrayogulu'(part2) written by Prof B Ramaraju, Hyderabad (Navodaya publishers) and Also 'YSR District Mandala Charitamu' written by famous telugu writer Janamanchi Sheshadri Sarma in 1929 published by Vavilla publications Chennai
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in 1930
- Gangamma Jatara - An annual Jatara of the Shrine of Gangamma is an important event in Anantapuram in Lakkireddypalli in YSR District district. More than 5 to 10 lakhs of people came for this jatara. This is one of the religious Jataras in YSR District District.
- Fort Masjid - One of the famous masjid in YSR District city which was built by 400 years ago.
- Alladu Palle - Sri Veera Bhadra Swamy temple at Alladupalle in Chapadu mandal is a holy place for devotees all over the district.Sri Alladupalle Veerabhadra swamy idol is sculpted and prana prathista ritual is done by Jagadguru.Sri.Madvirat. Pothuluri.Veerabrahmendra swamula varu. The temple lies on the Mydukur- Proddatur main road 6 km from Mydukur on the banks of Kundu river. A mass congregation event will take place every year on Mahasivaratri. Devotees visit the temple every day in large numbers.
- Ankalamma Gudur - This is the place where Ankalamma goddess temple is located. It is a holy place for devotees all over the district. The temple lies on the Pulivendula - Simhadripuram main road 14 Km from Pulivendula. The Ankalamma Tirunala will take place every year. Ankalamma devotees visit the temple every Thursday and Sunday in large numbers.
- Bramham Gari MathamBrahmamgarimattamBrahmamgarimattam is a famous piligrimage center and a mandal in YSR district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.It is the place of Sree Veera-Brahmendra Swamy Jeevasamdhi, and Sree Eshwaramma Devi Jeeva samadhis are located.- By road :...
- This is the birthplace of the writer who predicted many future events. He foresaw these during the 14th century and had made Nawab a devotee of him. Srimadhvirat Pothuloori Veerabramhendra Swamy is famous all over Andhra Pradesh and could be considered as a contemporary of Nostradamus.
- Navaratna Mandapam: This temple is located in Brahmam Gari Matham.This is one of the rare temple on earth having Pancha brahmas like Manu Brahma(Shiva),Maya Brahma(Vishnu),Twashtar Brahma(Chaturmukha Brahma),Shilpi Brahma (Indra),Viswagna Brahma(Surya) at one temple along with 125 gothra rishi Idols.Patnala sanyasi rao Veda patha shala is also running at this temple premises along with nitya annadana satra, old age home and goshala.
- Devuni Kadapa - This is the place near Kadapa city, which people believe should be the setting off point for those who intend to visit the holy place of Lord Sri Venkateswara (i.e. Tirumala). Even people say that the name of the Kadapa is derived from this place as Devuni Gadapa means "door frame" of Tirumala.
- Polatala : It located in Rachvaripalli,Pendlimarri(m) and 25 km from Kadap city. Jatara was evented at Sivaratri. 5 to 10 lakhs people will come to this jatara
- Siddayya Gari Matham - Siddaiah swamula varu, is the chief desiple of Veera brahmendra swamy. There is a saying in telugu, Brahmamgari lanti Guruvu ledu, Siddaih lanti shishyundu ledu. Sri.Siddaiah swamula vari matham, is attracting devotees from all nooks of INDIA, and Brahmam Gari, padukas, yogadandam, and ankuliyakam, and Kalagnnana patras are available in this mutt.
- GandikotaGandikotaGandikota is a small village on the right bank of the river Pennar, 15 km from Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh in India. Gandikota was founded in 1123 by Kapa Raja of nearby Bommanapalle village and a subordinate of Ahavamalla Someswara I, the Western Chalukyan king of Kalyana...
or The Gorge Fort - This is situated about 6 miles (10 km) to the west of JammalamaduguJammalamaduguJammalamadugu is a town in YSR district of Andhra Pradesh in India. It lies on the left bank of the river Penneru and a reservoir named 'Mylavaram' constructed on this river near this town. And also GANDIKOTA resorvoir loacated near gandikota port. This place, sometimes referred to as...
in YSR District district. The width within the fort is at its broadest, about five and a half furlongs from west to east, and almost a mile from northwest to southeast.
- Joukupalli - This is the place where Siddaguru Swamy (disciple of Bramham garu) temple is located nearby just 0.25 kilometres. One of the prominent place in Andhra Pradesh, where one can see advanced culture and the inherent beauty of Indian ethics.
- Jyothi - This place is famous by the great saint Kashi Reddy Nayana. The sculptured Mandapam with 32 pillars, the inner chamber and the Sanctum make it a most impressive temple. Everyday free meals is arranged to the pilgrims in the name of Nirathaannadhana.
- Kadapotsava - A large celebration in YSR District that was initiated in 2003 to expunge the bad reputation of YSR District that it is a faction district which has too many the cinemas and media rather than the culture and traditions of YSR District. The celebrations are for 5 days continuously. Celebrities come from all over India at that time. During Kadpostavas there are cultural activities, street stalls and various entertainment programs going on in several places in YSR District. Some many thousands of people come to YSR District during Kadapostavas. These celebrations are focussed mainly on the media during Kadapostavalu.
- Ontimitta - This is the place where the Kishkindakanda, one of the 07 kandas of Ramayanam was happened. Kodanda Rama Swami temple is there. French traveler Tavernier who visited in 1652 and described it as one of the most beautiful temples in India and was astonished at the freedom the people there enjoyed. The Sanctum Sanctorum and annex structures were built in a vast area. The temple is very high. The canopy is built with 32 pillars. It is called Madhya Ranga Mandapam. The archaeological department is renovating it.
- Pushpa Giri temple -
- Pushpagiri - A place located on the banks of river pennar and this is the oldest temple located near to YSR District town. where there are few temples that attract tourists. The largest and the best known of them are the Chennakesava Swamy Temple and Kasi Visweswara Swamy Temple. Pushpagiri is called as 'The City of Temples'. The Chennakesava Swamy Temple has a lofty gopuram, sculptures depicting scenes from the epics, floral motifs and elaborately engraved pillars. Now Pushpagiri is under controll of Archeological Department of India.
- Sri Venkateswar Swamy Temple Lakshmi Palem - 3 km from Badvel town on Porumamilla route. This is an ancient temple more than 400 years old built by Matli Anantha Raju, a local feudator of Vijya Nagara Kings. The presiding deity is Venkateswara Swamy and the Utsav idols bear a close resemblance to Tirupati Malayappa idols. The temple celebrates the Brahmotsavams every year in the month of Phalgunam.
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Mariapuram - St. Mary's Cathedral (built in 1934 and set in Gothic styleGothic Revival architectureThe Gothic Revival is an architectural movement that began in the 1740s in England...
) in YSR District is the seat of the Bishop of Cuddapah. The present Bishop of YSR District is the Most ReverendMost ReverendThe Most Reverend is a style applied to certain religious figures.*In the Roman Catholic Church , all bishops are styled "The Most Reverend", as well as monsignors of the rank of protonotary apostolic de numero.*In the Roman Catholic Church , archbishops are styled "The...
Dr. G. PrasadG. PrasadG. Prasad is the fourth bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cuddapah, in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.St. Mary's Cathedral in Kadapa is the seat of the Bishop of Cuddapah....
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- Tallapaka - Tallapaka is a village in Rajampet mandal of YSR District district. The village has the distinction of being the birthplace of Vaaggeyakara (Means: Lyricist cum Composer) Annamacharya the famous lyricist/composer of devotional songs on Lord Venkateswara who made invaluable contribution to music and literature during the 15th century. Several temples are there in Tallapaka. Dhyana Mandiram was constructed in memory of great Saint Tallapaka Annamacharya, at Tallapaka.
- Yellala Sanjeevaraya Swamy Temple - Currently known as VellalaVellalaVellala is a small village in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is near the town of Proddutur in the Kadapa District.The village got its name from the locally famous "Vellala sanjevaraswami ", a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman....
. This is the place near to Proddatur around 20 km from there and other way is from Chagalamarri, Karnool District one can reach same distance. Sanjeevaraya Swamy called Anjaneya or Hanuman. Its is one of the well developed and famous temple in YSR District District.
- Karunagiri (Christian pilgrim place, very near to Mydukur), was developed by Rev.Fr.Tom Chitta, which has most beautiful scenic beauties, located not far from Mydukur and under 60 km from district head quarters YSR District.
- Veyyi Nuthula Kona is a famous Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple. It has 1000 wells in its surrounding hill area. This holy place is located in pendlimarri mandal.
- Balappa Kona Balamalleswara Swamy Kshetram (Lord Shiva Temple) popularly known as Balappakona. Located in Nalla Mala Hills Its also known as Dakshina Bhookailas. It is near to Talla Proddatur from Talla Proddatur 4 km to Balappakona. Karthika Masam is the main attraction of the temple. The Uthsavam is celebrated for 1 Month.Official website of balappakona www.balappakona.com,maintained by Mitta Amarnath Reddy
- Sri Avadutha KasiNayana temple(Jyothy) is one of the famous and rare temples in India which is located 100 km from kadapa town.In Jyothy village located jivaSamadhi of KasiNayana. He is famous person and lot of Ashramas located through out Rayalasima region.Helping to all poor people for free daily three times food with quality food.
- Sri Veerabadhra swami temple (Rayachoty) is one of the famous and rare temples in India which is located 50 km from YSR District town.
- Rameswaram (shiva temple) is the temple known as shivalingam (idol od shiva) built by lord rama by his hand on his journey from lanka to ayodhya, located at proddatur.
- Sri Avadhutha Narayana Swamy AshramamNarayana Swamy AshramamNarayana Swamy Ashramamis located in Bramham Gari Matham, Andhra Pradesh near to Brahmam sagar reservoir.Bommu's family members constructed Narayana Swamy's temple in Obularaju Palle and continued doing worship with Narayana Swamy....
BramhamgariMatham
Writers&Poets
The neighbourhood of YSR District was the birthplace of several ancient and contemporary poets. The great Annamacharya (Andhra Pada Kavitha Pitamaha) well known as AnnamayyaAnnamayya
Annamayya is a 1997 Tollywood film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishnan, Mohan Babu, and Roja. The music director is Keeravani...
was from Rajampet which is an hour and half away from YSR District . He wrote over 30,000 songs and slokas on Venkateswara in the 15th century. Andhra Kavitha Pitamaha 'Allasani Peddana', the most prominet poet among 'Ashta Diggajams' hails from Kokatam village in Kamalapuram Mandal. Sree Krishna Deva Raya gifted 'Peddana Padu' village in Yerraguntla Mandal to Allasani Peddana. Great Poet Bammera Pothana who wrote Andhra Maha Bhagavatham lived in Ontimitta. Baddena who wrote Sumati Satakam also hails from Badvel area of YSR District district. Nachana Somana (tudimela dinne near Khajipet
Khajipet
Khajipet is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geography:Khajipet is located at . It has an average elevation of 123 meters .-Panchayats:...
) "molla Ramayanam" Fame Kavaitri Molla (gopavaram near badvel), Tallapaka Thimmakka, (Tallapaka) Kavi Choudappa (hailed in pullur near Khajipet), Janamanchi Seshadri Sarma
Janamanchi Seshadri Sarma
Janamanchi Seshadri Sarma was a Telugu poet from Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh.-Life:Janamanchi Seshadri Sarma was born in 1882 at Kaluvai in Nellore district. He took up a job in Cuddapah, but later moved to different places like Kashi, Vijayanagaram and Kasimkota near Anakapalli. He was learned in...
, Durbhaka Rajasekhra Sathavadhani, Puttaparty Narayana Charyulu and Gadiyaram Venkata Sesha Sastry Proddatur which is 50 km distant from YSR District were the poets of the olden days.
Kumaragiri Vema Reddy popularly known as Vemana (Telugu: వేమన) was a 14th century Telugu poet. He wrote the famous Vemana Sathakam. Vemana Sathakam is the first Telugu Literacy work which got printed and translated into French and English languages. His poems were written in the popular vernacular of Telugu, and are known for their use of simple language and native idioms. His poems discuss the subjects of Yoga, wisdom and morality. He is popularly called Yogi Vemana, in recognition of his success in the path of Yoga.
Urdu literature in YSR District
YSR District has been the hub of Urdu literature from hundreds of years. It has produced several UrduUrdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
poets and writers in the past. Urdu language has flourished a lot in YSR District due to the efforts of these Urdu patriots. Zaki kadapavi, Hilaal, Naeem Siddiqui,Barq Kadapavi, Dawood Nishat, Khayal, Haider Ali Haider, Dr.Rahi Fidai, Dr. Saagar Jayyadi, Aqeel Jamid, Iqbal Qusro, Mahmood Shahid, Prof Anwarulla Anwar and Saeed Nazar are recognized as Prominent Poets in the Urdu world. Mahmood Shahid is also a fiction Writer. His book by title "DHANCHA"is published in 1994. This is the first book of fiction in the Urdu literature of YSR District. Yousuf Safi has done work on the Urdu Stage and Drama. His prominent works include Kal Ki Dhup, Majnu Shah and 1857-Inquilab. Rahi Fidayee along with Aqeel Jamid and others stand tall in the race of great poets of the city. Aqeel Jamid has written many poems and books and is a very practical and interesting poet. He also served as a Deputy Tahsidar. Barq Kadapavi an eminent poet, who represented YSR Districtinternationally for the first time in International Poets Meet. Munshi Hazrath who was the fluent Urdu munshi in Boys High School. Ifteqar Jamal, Taabish Rabbaani and Shakeel Ahmed Shakeel are carrying the flag of Urdu poetry in YSR District.A fortnightly
by title "WASEELA" is being published in Urdu. Mahmood Shahid is the editor of "WASEELA".A quarterly magazine by title "DABISTAN" is being published and it's editor is Iqbaal Khusro and others.
Education
Schools and colleges in the Cuddapah District and the surrounding area include:- Govt.College for Men Cuddapah District
- S T Joseph's Junior College,Mariapuram, Cuddapah District
- S T Joseph's Boys High School,Maraipuram, Kadapa District
- S T Joseph's E.M. School, Mariapuram, Kadapa District
- S T Joseph's Girls High School,Maraipuram, Kadapa District
- S T Joseph's Elementray School,Maraipuram, Kadapa District
- S T Joseph's Convent English Medium High School,Proddutur District
- Annie Besant Municipal High School, Proddatur (Est. 1913)
- Ideal english medium school ( Cuddapah District).
- KBSM High School porumamillA
- Govt PRIMARI SCHOOL DAMMANAPALLI (PORUMAMILLA)
- Sri Rama Krishna High School
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological UniversityJawaharlal Nehru Technological UniversityJawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad is a university, primarily focused on engineering, located in Hyderabad, India. Founded in 1965 as the Nagarjuna Sagar Engineering College, it was established as a university in 1972 by The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Act, 1972,...
, Pulivendla - IIIT, YSR District.
- Yogi Vemana UniversityYogi Vemana UniversityYogi Vemana University is a newly established University in Kadapa district with West Campus at Idupulapaya. Earlier, it was a part of Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. It is named after a great thinker, philosopher, and social reformer Yogi Vemana, the most celebrated Telugu poet and sage of...
, YSR District - Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical SciencesRajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical SciencesRajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences also RIMS is a medical institute located in Kadapa, Srikakulam, Ongole and Adilabad. It is affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences.-External links:* * *...
(RIMS), Putlam palli Cuddapah District - Kandula Srinivasa Reddy Memorial College of EngineeringKSRM College of EngineeringK.S.R.M College of Engineering is one of the Reputed Engineering institutes in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located at Kadapa city of Andhra Pradesh and affiliated to Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. It is established in 1979, in memory of Mr. Kandula Srinivasa Reddy, Son of Former Kadapa MP...
(Est. 1978) - Balavikas English Medium High School,Yerramukkapalli District
- Pavan E.M & T.M High School, Akkayapalli
- Gautham High School, Ramapuram
- Vidyamandir English Medium High School,Kadapa.
- GOWRI MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL,PB STREET,YSR District
- Akshaya Bharathi Institute of Technology
- Nirmala English Medium High School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rajampet
- Nalanda Public School, now called Nalanda High School, Proddatur
- Municipal Urdu Boys High School, which has both media English and Urdu mother of all experts around the world.
- Municipal Telugu High School, which is famous school and mother of all experts around the world.
- Little Flower High School, APHB Colony, Cuddapah District
- Nagarjuna High School, Maruthi Nagar, Kadapa, Cuddapah District
- Sri Sarada PostGraduate Institute of Research and Technological sciences,YSR District
- Vivekananda Educational Academy, Chittoor, Anantapur, Cuddapah District
- Sri Venkateswara Degree College, Cuddapah District
- Kandula Obula Reddy Memorial College of Engineering
- Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences,Rajampeta,(Est. 1998)
- Vaagdevi Institute Of Technology and Science, ProddaturProddaturProddatur is the second largest town in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh state in India. It is renowned for its gold and cotton business...
- Madina Engineering College (Est. 1998) (Muslim Minority College) www.madinaengg.in
- Sri Sai Institute of Technology and Sciences, RayachotiRayachotiRayachoti is a census municipality in Kadapa district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.- Geography :Rayachoti is located at . It has an average elevation of 1000 metres ....
- G.I.T.S , ChennurChennurChennur is a village in Gudur mandal in Nellore district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Demographics: India census, Chennur had a population of 9,303. Males constitute 50% of the population. Chennur has an average literacy rate of 47%.-Geography:...
- Fatima Institute of Medical Sciences, Cuddapah District
- SVISTSVISTSVIST SVIST SVIST (Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science & Technology, (College code : SVIK) is an engineering college in KADAPA, ANDHRA PRADESH, India. It is situated 5km away from KADAPA city (see and was established in 2007 by the Sri Venkateswara Educational Society.The college was...
College of Engineering, Cuddapah District - A.P. Residential School, Mukkavaripalli, Cuddapah District
- P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy, Cuddapah District
- P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Cuddapah District
- P. Rami Reddy Memorial Institute of Technology, Cuddapah District
- Indira Priyadarshini College of Nursing, Cuddapah District
- Prasad College of Education, Cuddapah District
- Sankar Information and Management Sciences, Cuddapah District
- Sadhana degeree college,proddatur, Cuddapah District
- Balavikas E.M high school, Cuddapah District
- Sree Venkateshwara english medium High School, Ravindra Nagar, Cuddapah District
The state government of Andhra Pradesh has completed a multi crore (about Rs.125 crores) health project Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) at Cuddapah District consisting of a 750-bed super specialty hospital, a medical college (intake of 150 students) and a nursing college for 100 students to cater for the needs and improve the health of the backward, drought-prone area of Rayalaseema
Rayalaseema
Rayalaseema is a geographic region in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It includes the districts of Anantapur, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool. These Telugu speaking districts were part of Madras Presidency until 1953 when Telugu speaking districts of Madras presidency were carved out to form...
Region. The project is located in near the Palakonda hills in a site of 182.25 acre (0.737540235 km²). The hospital is planned with a permanent helipad to airlift patients in emergency to Hyderabad or any other large city.
Agriculture and industries
Black corson soil lands are 24%, black soil 25%, sandy soil lands 4%, red soil lands 25%. The first variety lands are very fertile. Sand soil lands are not so fertile. ‘Korra’, orange, lime and betel leaf are the special crops. They are cultivated near river beds. Starting at Sunkesula Dam on Tungabadra river Cuddapah-Kurnool (K.C) Canal flows through Cuddapah and Kurnool districts providing water to 40 km² of cultivable land. The main source of drinking water to this district is Galer-Nagari-Sujalasravanthi Canal. The principal crops are millet, rice other food grains, pulse, oilseeds, cotton and indigo. The two last are largely exported. There are several steam factories for pressing cotton, and indigo vats. The district is served by lines of the Madras and the South Indian railways.This district is the repository of mineral wealth. As per the 1983 survey of geological survey of India 30lakh tons of lead, 740lakh tons of barrettes, 27000tons asbestos deposits are there. It is estimated that 700lakh tons of barites deposits might be there in Mangampet. There are clay deposits in Rajampet. This is used to make stone implements. Limestone is available in Yerraguntla, M/s. Coramandal Fertilizers established a cement factory in Chilamkur
Chilamkur
- Location : is an industrial center located on one of the tributaries of the river Penna in Yerraguntla mandal, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Nearest exists in the town of Yerraguntla which is about 9 km away...
with an annual yield of 10lakh tons. Bharat cement corporation increases its capacity to 10lakh tons. National mineral development corporation is extracting asbestos in Brahman palli and barieties in Mangampet. YSR District is also famous for its stone called as "cuddapah stone" used in building construction and for slabs especially in the south India. Brahmani steels will establish a steel factory in Jammalamadugu
Jammalamadugu
Jammalamadugu is a town in YSR district of Andhra Pradesh in India. It lies on the left bank of the river Penneru and a reservoir named 'Mylavaram' constructed on this river near this town. And also GANDIKOTA resorvoir loacated near gandikota port. This place, sometimes referred to as...
]constituency with an investment of Rs. 25,000 crores and an installed capacity of 10 million tonnes by 2017. The steel factory proposes to be the biggest in the country and claims that it will generate direct employment to 25,000 persons and indirect employment to two lakh persons in the area. But long back entire construction work was stopped by the management and it went in to the cold storage.
The forest area is 5,050 km². It is 32.87% of the district area. It is learnt that elephants required for Golconda army were supplied from here. In the northeast part of the district rainfall is high. Red sandalwood is available in plenty. This is the only area in India where red sandalwood is available. A National park is set up in Seshachalam hills
Seshachalam Hills
The Seshachalam Hills are hilly ranges part of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh state, in southeastern India. The ranges were formed during the Precambrian era . Minerals contained in these hills include sandstone and shale interbedded with limestone...
for prospecting wild animals. 181 are employed in the only one paper industry in the district and its capital investment is Rs.227lakhs. There are mineral related industries and electrical instruments industries. Zuari Cements, India Cement Ltd, Corus India Ltd are the other industries.
The mining industry begin to take flight when Krishna Penukonda, at the time he was a young man interested in geology, discovered massive amounts of precious stones/metals in the hills and bought the rights to the land from the government after India gained its independence from the British. The Penukonda family still to this day have many shares in the mines, yet the government is slowly starting to re-collectivize for the good of the country. The Penukonda family, has noticeable names in Telugu history and are still revered as one of the greatest pioneersin Indian History that brought industrialization to the south.
Notable citizens
- Bomireddi Narasimha ReddyBomireddi Narasimha ReddyBommireddy Narasimha Reddy was an Indian film director and an early figure in the Telugu cinema industry, also known as Tollywood. He was eldest of the three brothers; others are B. Nagi Reddy and B.N. Konda Reddy. He was popularly known as B. N. Reddy...
(B. N. Reddy), famous film Director, first from south indian film industry to receive " Dada Saheb falke Award" - B. Nagi ReddyB. Nagi ReddyBommireddy Nagi Reddy was a Telugu movie producer from Pottipadu Village in the Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh. He set up Vijaya Vauhini Studios in Chennai, which was then Asia's biggest film studio. As his elder brother had the same initials and was known as B. N. Reddy, Nagi Reddy was...
South Indian film producer - B. PadmanabhamB. PadmanabhamBasavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao , popularly known as Padmanabham, was a Tollywood actor known for his comedian roles...
, Veteran film comedian and producer - Kannamba, a famous veteran film actress and dramatist
- Dr.Y. S. Rajasekhara ReddyY. S. Rajasekhara ReddyY.S. Rajasekhara Reddy , popularly known as YSR, was a two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He is seen as the most popular chief minister of Andhra pradesh. His popularity is often attributed to various welfare schemes and development programs he championed for the...
(1949–2009) Former Chief Minister of Andhra PradeshAndhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
(16 May 2004-2 September 2009) - Santha KumariSantha KumariVellaala Subbamma is an Indian musical artist and film actress. Santhakumari is the wife of the famous yesteryear Telugu Director and Producer P. Pullaiah.-Early years:...
, an Indian musical artist and film actress - Yaga Venugopal Reddy (Y.V.Reddy) - former Reserve Bank of IndiaReserve Bank of IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India is the central banking institution of India and controls the monetary policy of the rupee as well as US$300.21 billion of currency reserves. The institution was established on 1 April 1935 during the British Raj in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of...
Governor - Justice K. Jayachandra Reddy - Former Supreme Court Judge, Former National Law Commission Chairman, Former Press Council of India Chairman, Member of the Expert Group appointed by United Nations.
- A. V. S. ReddyA. V. S. ReddyDr A. V. S. Reddy, is an Indian bureaucrat. He belongs to the 1968 Batch of Indian Administrative Service and is currently the State Election Commissioner for Andhra Pradesh. Earlier he served as the Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs...
, former AP State Election Commissioner - Dr.vempalli Gangadhar,An Eminent story writer.see ;www.vempalligangadhar.com
* Barq Kadapavi, An Eminent Urdu Poet - First poet from Rayalaseema, YSR District who represented at International poets in Qatar. "The Best Teacher and State Sahitya Academy Awardee"
- I.L.N. Chandra Sekhar Rao, Lecturer , Writer of temples, BN Sastri awardee, Alayadarsham (feature in ANDHRABHOOMI Weekly) writer
- Janamaddi Hanumath Sasrti Rtd Lecturer, Writer, Founder of C P BROWN LIBRARY
- Sri. K. Rajarathnam Isaac, "Presidential National Kabir Puraska"r Awarde
External links
- www.kadapajournalists.in,- First Journalists portal in YSR District
- www.mydukurpressclub.com,- An Exclusive News Portal in Mydukur.
- www.kadapa.info,- The largest viewed website of the district.
- www.mydukur.com,- The largest viewed website of the constituency.
- District Profile
- Wild Sanctuaries/Bird Sanctuaries, Natural caves, Forts/Resorts,Hill Stations and temples