Palnadu district

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This district has derived its name from the Palnadu or Pallava Nadu region .

Palnadu district is bordered by NTR district at North, Bapatla district at South East, Prakasam district at South West and Guntur district at East. It is also surrounded by Suryapet district and Nalgonda district in Telangana state at west.

The total geographical area of the district is {{convert|730123|ha|sqkm}} and {{convert|150759|ha|sqkm|abbr=on}} is covered by forest. The net area sown is {{convert|315650|ha|sqkm|abbr=on}}. The total cropped area in the district is {{convert|347114|ha|sqkm|abbr=on}}. The area sown more than once during the year is {{convert|31464|ha|sqkm|abbr=on}}.

The district is rich in mineral resources. The principal minerals available are limestone, lime, Napa slabs, copper and lead. Limestone is being utilised by the cement factories of Macherla. There are copper mines at Agnigundala of Ipur Mandal.

The normal rainfall of the district is {{convert|775.3|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} The climate is generally warm in summer and the heat is very severe in Rentachintala Mandal, where the maximum temperature in the state is recorded.

Summer (March to June): the summer months are hot and dry, with temperatures often reaching high levels. This period is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall.

Monsoon (July to September): the monsoon season brings rainfall to the region. During this period, the district receives the majority of its annual precipitation. The monsoon rains are essential for agriculture and overall water supply.

Post-monsoon/winter (October to February): after the monsoon season, the region experiences a post-monsoon period, followed by relatively cooler months during winter. The temperatures are milder during this time.

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{{bar percent|Hinduism|darkorange|86.73}}

{{bar percent|Islam|green|11.30}}

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At the time of the 2011 census, the district had a population of 20,41,723, of which 458,551 (22.46%) lived in urban areas. Palnadu district has a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 3,75,554 (18.39%) and 1,42,944 (7.00%) of the population respectively.{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book – Guntur |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/146/download/234/DH_2011_2817_PART_A_DCHB_GUNTUR.pdf|website=Census of India |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}}{{rp|77–82}}

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At the time of the 2011 census, 87.12% of the population spoke Telugu, 9.90% Urdu and 2.41% Lambadi 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}}

There are one parliamentary and seven assembly constituencies in Palnadu district. The parliamentary constituencies are {{bulleted list

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

{{Overpass-turbo|https://overpass-turbo.eu/s/1tnX|Mandals of Palnadu district}}

The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Gurazala, Narasaraopet and Sattenapalle, which are further subdivided into a total of 28 mandals.{{Cite web |author=Gopi Dara|date=Nov 12, 2022 |title=Andhra Pradesh: 3 mandals to be shifted to other divisions {{!}} Vijayawada News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/andhra-pradesh-3-mandals-to-be-shifted-to-other-divisions/articleshow/95466172.cms |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}

The list of 28 mandals in Palnadu district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.

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1. Gurazala revenue division
2. Dachepalle
3. Durgi
4. Gurazala
5. Karempudi
6. Machavaram
7. Macherla
8. Piduguralla
9. Rentachintala
10. Veldurthi
11. Narasaraopet revenue division
12. Bollapalle
13. Chilakaluripeta
14. Edlapadu
15. Ipur
16. Nadendla
17. Narasaraopet
18. Nuzendla
19. Rompicherla
20. Savalyapuram
21. Vinukonda
22. Sattenapalli revenue division
23. Amaravathi
24. Atchampet
25. Bellamkonda
26. Krosuru
27. Muppalla
28. Nekarikallu
29. Pedakurapadu
30. Rajupalem
31. Sattenapalli

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• Before Formation of mandals, Administration was done through Taluka system.
• Guntur District had 8 Talukas in 1971, later in 1978 they were increased to 21 Talukas.
• In 1985, Mandal system was created and 57 mandals were formed in the district.
• In 2022, with 28 mandals new district was formed.

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• Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
• Kotappakonda
• Ethipothala Falls
• Kondaveedu Fort

• Palanati Brahmanaidu, Palnadu Kingdom
• Nayakuralu Nagamma, Palnadu Kingdom
• Kaneganti Hanumanthu, freedom fighter
• Gurram Jashuva, poet
• Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, 3rd Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh & 11th Union Minister of Home Affairs and served as Governor of Maharashtra and Other States
• Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy, 8th Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh and Education minister in Anjaiah's Cabinet
• Kodela Siva Prasada Rao, 1st Speaker of Andhra pradesh Legislative Assembly and former home minister
• Vavilala Gopalakrishnayya, journalist and he was elected to the assembly
• Kasu Venkata Krishna Reddy, Former Cabinet Minister of United Andhra Pradesh
• Brahmanandam Kanneganti, Indian actor, popular telugu cinema comedian

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