Nandyal district

The district derived its name from its headquarters Nandyal.

Belum Caves are geologically and historically important caves in the district. There are indications that Jain and Buddhist monks were occupying these caves centuries ago. Many Buddhists relics were found inside the caves. These relics are now housed in Museum at Anantapur. Archaeological survey of India (ASI) found remnants of vessels and other artifacts of pre-Buddhist era and has dated the remnants of vessels found in the caves to 4500 BC.[http://www.showcaves.com/english/in/showcaves/Belum.html] Show Caves of India: Belum Caves

Earlier in the 14th century there was a king named Nandanamaharaju. This place got the name "Nandi Temple" after that king built the Nava Nandula around it. In time, this place got the name "Nandyala".

This district is bounded on the north by Krishna rivers as well as Mahabubnagar district of Telangana State, on the south by Kadapa district and Anantapur Districts on the west by the Kurnool district and on the east by Prakasam District.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=1}}

Nallamala and Erramala are the two major mountain ranges which run in parallel from north to south of the district running in parallel from north to south. The Erramalas divide the district into two parts.The eastern part of the district lies between Erramalas and Nallamalas. It has mainly black cotton soil. Krishna and Kunderu are the main rivers. Kunderu also known as Kumudvathi originates on the western side of Erramala hills. It flows towards south through Midthur, Gadivemula, Nandyal,Gospadu, Koilakuntla, Dornipadu and Chagalamarri mandals before entering YSR District.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=1}}

Forest of the district covers an area of 3,08,607 hectares. It is about 32% of the district. It is confined to hilly areas of Nallamala and Erramala and part of Velikonda hills. Tamarind and Beedi leaves are forest's minor produce. Tigers and panthers are the main wild animals. Partridges, peacocks, red jungle foul are some of the birds in the forest. Nagarjuna Sagar – Srisailam wildlife Sanctuary with an area of 46.815 hectares is created in the north of Nallamalas to protect wildlife. Project Tiger was started near Srisailam with an area of 3,568 sq.km. As per 2003 census, there were 64 Tigers and 78 Panthers.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=1}}

Rollapadu village of Midthur mandal is famous for the spotting of the great Indian Bustard (Batta Meka) an endangered bird. A bird sanctuary with an area of 1,600 hectares was established to protect this species.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=1}}

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Based on the 2011 census Nandyal district had a population of 1,781,777, of which 385,185 (21.62%) live in urban areas. Nandyal district has a sex ratio of 985 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 322,825 (18.12%) and 52,784 (2.96%) of the population respectively.{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book – Kurnool |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/152/download/258/DH_2011_2821_PART_A_DCHB_KURNOOL.pdf|website=Census of India |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}}{{rp|77–81}}

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Based on the 2011 census, 81.08% of the population spoke Telugu and 17.25% Urdu as their first language.{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10193/download/13305/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2800.XLSX |website=Census of India |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}}

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The district has three revenue divisions, namely Atmakur, Nandyal and Dhone, each headed by a sub collector. These revenue divisions are divided into 29 mandals.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=XVII}}{{Cite news|last=Raghavendra|first=V.|date=26 January 2022|title=With creation of 13 new districts, AP now has 26 districts|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/with-creation-of-13-new-districts-ap-now-has-26-districts/article38327788.ece|url-status=live|access-date=26 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126110443/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/with-creation-of-13-new-districts-ap-now-has-26-districts/article38327788.ece|archive-date=26 January 2022|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|date=26 January 2022|title=AP issues draft gazette notification on 26 districts|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/260122/ap-issues-draft-gazette-notification-inviting-objections-to-having-26.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129231708/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/260122/ap-issues-draft-gazette-notification-inviting-objections-to-having-26.html|archive-date=29 January 2022|access-date=11 February 2022|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=30 March 2022|title=New districts to come into force on April 4|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/new-districts-to-come-into-force-on-april-4/article65274658.ece|access-date=31 March 2022|website=The Hindu|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=31 March 2022|title=కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం|url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/ap-top-news/general/2501/122062849|access-date=31 March 2022|website=Eenadu.net|language=te}}

There are 10 mandals in Atmakur division, 6 mandals in Dhone division and 14 mandals in Nandyal. 30 mandals under their revenue divisions are listed below:

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1. Atmakur revenue division
2. Atmakur
3. Bandi Atmakur
4. Jupadu Bunglow
5. Kothapalle
6. Miduthuru
7. Nandikotkur
8. Pagidyala
9. Pamulapadu
10. Srisailam
11. Velugodu
12. Dhone revenue division
13. Banaganapalli
14. Bethamcherla
15. Dhone
16. Koilkuntla
17. Owk
18. Peapully
19. Nandyal revenue division
20. Allagadda
21. Chagalamarri
22. Dornipadu
23. Gadivemula
24. Gospadu
25. Kolimigundla
26. Mahanandi
27. Nandyal Rural
28. Nandyal Urban
29. Panyam
30. Rudravaram
31. Sanjamala
32. Sirivella
33. Uyyalawada

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The district has of 6 municipalities namely Nandyal, Dhone, Atmakur, Allagadda, Bethamcherla and Nandikotkur.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=XVII}}

There are one parliamentary and six assembly constituencies in Nandyal district. The parliamentary constituencies are

Nandyal.

Until 2008 Koilakuntla was Headquarter of Koilakuntla Assembly Constituency after 2009 elections Banaganapalle became new Assembly Constituency in the place of Koilakuntla.

The assembly constituencies are given below.{{cite web|url=http://ceoandhra.nic.in/Right%20to%20Infn.Act/annex1.htm|title=District-wise Assembly-Constituencies|work=ceoandhra.nic.in}}

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Srisailam is the abode of Brahmaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy. The deity is in natural stone formation in the shape of lingam. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams in the country. The temple was built in 14th century.

Mahanandiswara temple dates back to the 7th century. Nearby pushkarani has crystal clear water. The temple of Navanarasimha (Nine Forms of Lord Narasimha) is in upper Ahobilam. The temple of Prahladavarada is in lower Ahobilam. Yaganti is the home of Uma Maheswara Swamy. There is a huge Nandi statue with size of 15’ X 10’ X 8’. Belum caves discovered in 1982 are the second largest natural caves in India after Meghalaya caves. These caves have 3 well like cavities. These are longer than Borra Caves in Vizag district. These have long passages, spacious chambers and fresh water siphons. Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary is of interest for bird watchers.{{Sfn|CPO|2022|p=III-VIII}}{{Cite book |title=AP Tourism E-Brochure Nandyal district |url=https://aptourism.gov.in/media-data/brouchers/39-10a4458b472ed3c796fd09024ce115630432e371.pdf|access-date=2023-06-28 |year=2023 }}{{Cite web |url=https://nandyal.ap.gov.in/places-of-interest/ |title=Places of interest - Nandyal district |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Nandyal district}}

1. Pendekanti Venkatasubbaiah, who served as central minister and governor was born at Sanjamala.
2. Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, who fought the British for the first time, was born in Nandyal District Uyyalawada village of Allagadda mandal.#SPY Reddy who contested as an MP did good to Nandyala.#Bhuma Nagireddy garu and Shri Bhuma Shobhanagireddy garu did good to Nandyala and Allagadda.#Buggana Rajendranath Reddy garu has done many development works for Bethamcherla mandal of Nandyala district.
3. B.V.Subbareddy who was born at koilakuntla, served First Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh And Second Speaker of Assembly.
4. SriBudda Vengal Reddy who also Known as kaliyuga Dhanakarna won gold medal from Victoria queen.

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{{Cite book |url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s319b650660b253761af189682e03501dd/uploads/2022/04/2022040474.pdf|title=District Hand Book of Statistics – 2020, Nandyal district (Compiled as per the new district boundary)|year=2022|author=CPO}}

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