Nellimarla
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Nelli-marla is a census town
Census town
In India, a census town is one which has:# A minimum population of 5,000# At least 75% of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits# A density of population of at least 400 persons per km2.In Ireland, a census town is;...

 and Mandal
Subdivisions of India
The Administrative divisions of India are Indian subnational administrative units; they compose a nested hierarchy of country subdivisions. Indian states and territories frequently use different local titles for the same level of subdivision The Administrative divisions of India are Indian...

 located in Vizianagaram district
Vizianagaram district
Vizianagaram district , also known as Vijayanagaram district is one of the northern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. Vizianagaram town is the district headquarters...

 of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
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 state in south
South India
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 India
India
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Geography

Nellimarla is located on the banks of Champavathi River
Champavathi River
River Champavathi is a small river which originates in the Eastern Ghats at an altitude of 1,200 meters above mean sea level near Andra village and flows eastwards and joins the Bay of Bengal near the village Konada. The river passes through Gajapathinagaram, Nellimarla, Saripalli, Denkada, Palem...

 at 18.1667°N 83.4333°E. It has an average elevation of 190 metres (626 ft).

Demographics

India census
Census
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...

, Nellimaria had a population of 19,352. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Nellimaria has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 54%. In Nellimaria, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Nellimarla Mandal had a population of 73,753 in 2001. Males constitute 36,657 of the population and females 37,096. Nellimarla has an average literacy rate of 51%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 41%.

Assembly constituency

List of Members of Legislative Assembly:
  • 2009 - Badikonda Appala Naidu

Features

Nellimarla jute mill is one of the largest jute mills in Andhra Pradesh. It has Mr. Jagdish Sarda as its chairman.It is a sacking unit also known as Golden Mill sometime ago.Its sacks are of premium quality and one of the best in India. It is also one of the largest livlihood provider in these regions.

The Denkada Anicut was constructed across River Champavathi during 1965-1968. The Project is located near Saripalli
Saripalli
Saripalli is a village in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India.Located on the banks of Champavathi River, Saripalli is famous for Dibbi Lingeswara Swami temple, constructed between the seventh and tenth centuries by Kalingas, and featuring beautiful sculptures on the...

 village, Nellimarla Mandal. The Project utilizes 0.640 TMC of the available water. The Ayacut of 5,153 Acres has been stabilised in Denkada
Denkada
Denkada is a village and a Mandal in Vizianagaram district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.Denkada is located on the banks of River Champavathi.-Demography:...

 and Bhogapuram
Bhogapuram
Bhogapuram is a town and Mandal in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Bhogapuram is located at . It has an average altitude of 20 meters ....

 Mandals of Vizianagaram District.

C.K.M.G.J College has been training some brilliant and hard working students. It also organizes games every year at the college and school levels.

Nellimarla is also famous for Foot Ball players.

Nellimarla is especially famous for games and sports in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. It has a play ground beside the Champavathi river.

Maharaja's Institute of Medical Sciences was established in 2003 here.
"alugolu high school" from which many famous people came

Moida is a village panchayat near Nellimarla ruled by the Penumatsa Zamidars. Sri Penumatsa Sambasiva Raju the longest serving MLA is from this hamlet. His second son Dr Suryanaryana Raju is the pilla zamindar of Moida.

State Bank of India
State Bank of India
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 has a branch in Nellimarla.

There are post office
Post office
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s at Nellimarla, Moida
Moida
Moida is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India.Penumatsa Sambasiva Raju, the Zamindar of Modia is the longest serving MLA from Sathivada assembly constituency. He has been continuously elected to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly from 1967 till 2005....

 and Ramatheertham
Ramatheertham
Ramatheertham is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh in South India.This place is about 12 kilometers from Vizianagaram city.There is a post office at Ramathirtham...

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Revenue Villages and Panchayats

There are 33 revenue villages and 28 panchayats in Nellimarla mandal.
  • A.T.Agraharam (village and panchayat)
  • Alugolu (village and panchayat)
  • Boppadam (village and panchayat)
  • Buvvadapeta (village and panchayat)
  • Chandrampeta (village and panchayat)
  • Davannapeta (village and panchayat)
  • Garikapeta (village and panchayat)
  • Gushimi (village and panchayat)
  • Jarjapupeta
    Jarjapupeta
    Jarjapupeta is a census town in Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Demographics: India census, Jarjapupeta had a population of 5534. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jarjapupeta has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of...

     (village and panchayat)
  • Jogirajupeta (village and panchayat)
  • Kondagumpam (village and panchayat)
  • Kondavelagada (village and panchayat)
  • Kothapeta (village and panchayat)
  • Madupadu (village and panchayat)
  • Malyada (village and panchayat)
  • Moida
    Moida
    Moida is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India.Penumatsa Sambasiva Raju, the Zamindar of Modia is the longest serving MLA from Sathivada assembly constituency. He has been continuously elected to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly from 1967 till 2005....

     (village and panchayat)
  • Nellimarla (panchayat and panchayat)
  • Ommi (village and panchayat)
  • Panasam (village and panchayat)
  • Putikapeta (village and panchayat)
  • Ramatheertham
    Ramatheertham
    Ramatheertham is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh in South India.This place is about 12 kilometers from Vizianagaram city.There is a post office at Ramathirtham...

     (village and panchayat)
  • Saripalli
    Saripalli
    Saripalli is a village in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India.Located on the banks of Champavathi River, Saripalli is famous for Dibbi Lingeswara Swami temple, constructed between the seventh and tenth centuries by Kalingas, and featuring beautiful sculptures on the...

     (village and panchayat)
  • Sathivada
    Sathivada
    Sathivada is a village and panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Assembly constituency:Sathivada is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh...

    (village and panchayat)
  • Seetaramunipeta (village and panchayat)
  • Tangudubilli (village and panchayat)
  • Tekkali (village and panchayat)
  • Thammapuram (village and panchayat)
  • Valluru (village and panchayat)

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