Amaravathi, Palnadu district
Amaravathi
Dhanyakataka, Andhranagari | |
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Village | |
PIN | 522020 |
Area code | +91–8645 |
Vehicle registration | AP |
Amaravathi is a village on the banks of the Krishna River, in the Palnadu district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[4] It is the headquarters of Amaravathi mandal,[5] and forms part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region with its headquarters at new Amaravati 35 km (22 mi) east, whose name is also borrowed from that of the older Amaravathi.[6]
Amaravathi was founded by Raja
Amaralingeswara temple in the village is one of the
Etymology
The word Amaravathi translates as the place for immortals.[14] It was also known as Dhanyakataka and Andhranagari.[4]
History
The recorded history of Amaravathi and nearby
Amaravathi was part of
The Great Stūpa or Mahācaitya
The most important historic monument in Amaravathi village is the
Geography
Amaravathi is situated at 16°34′46″N 80°18′40″E / 16.579444°N 80.311111°E. It is spread over an area of 1,524 ha (3,770 acres).[2]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] Census of India, the town had a population of 13,400 with 3,316 households. The total population constitute, 6,432 males and 6,958 females —a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. 1,321 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 647 are boys and 674 are girls —a ratio of 1,042 per 1,000. The average literacy rate stands at 71.34% with 8,617 literates, higher than the state average of 67.41%.[3][17]
Government and politics
Amaravathi
Culture
The town is a centre of pilgrimage for both
Transport
The only means of connectivity for the village is by road. The Vijayawada–Amaravathi Road connects the village with cities of
The village has no rail connectivity.A waterway categorised as class–III is planned from
Education
As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has a total of 17 schools. These schools include 4 MPP, one KGBV and 12 private schools.[31]
See also
References
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- ^ a b "District Census Hand Book : Guntur (Part B)" (PDF). Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh. 2011. pp. 14, 252. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
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- ^ "District Census Handbook : Guntur" (PDF). Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh. 2011. pp. 5, 328–329. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "After 18 centuries, Amaravati set to become a 'capital' again". The Times of India. 22 October 2015. Archived from the original on 25 October 2015.
- ^ This Raja knows how to hold the fort, The Times of India, 25 September 2016.
- ^ Ramaswami, Indian Monuments 1971, p. 115.
- ^ V.Rishi Kumar (23 January 2018). "The capital of Satavahanas has come a full circle". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ "Buddha – Amaravathi". Archived from the original on 4 October 2017.
- ^ "Forget the Kohinoor, could we have the Amaravathi Stupa sculptures back please?". May 2016. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Heritage City Development Scheme (HRIDAY) launched : Centre to fund entire expenditure". pib.nic.in. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, India. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
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- ^ "Ancient sculptures found in Amaravati". The Hindu. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ Skanda Purana In: Puranic Encyclopedia, 1975, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidas, New Delhi
- ^ "Literacy of AP (Census 2011)" (PDF). Official Portal of Andhra Pradesh Government. p. 43. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
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- ^ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 22. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
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- ^ Sri Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu, 1973, K. Lakshminarayana, Ponnuru <http://www.openlibrary.org/details/rajavasireddyven022548mbp Archived 25 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine>
- ^ "Tallest Dhyana Buddha to be ready in Amaravathi".
- ^ Varma, P. Sujatha (25 July 2016). "Kalachakra Museum regains lost sheen". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
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- ^ "India forgot Buddha for 1,000 years: Sircar". The Times of India. 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Four lane road to Andhra Pradesh new capital soon".
- ^ a b Srinivas, Rajulapudi (25 October 2013). "25 passengers rescued from stranded APSRTC bus in Narsaraopet". The Hindu. Guntur. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ "RTC to introduce bus services in Guntur city". Deccan Chronicle. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Bus services to Amaravathi from Guntur". Archived from the original on 16 May 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "River Route Planned for Amaravathi". The New Indian Express. 26 November 2015. Archived from the original on 26 November 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "School Information". Commissionerate of School Education. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 16 April 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
Bibliography
- Ramaswami, N. S. (1971). Indian Monuments. Abhinav Publications. ISBN 978-0-89684-091-1.