Venkatagiri
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| subdivision_name1 = Andhra Pradesh
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| subdivision_name2 = Tirupati
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| governing_body = Venkatagiri Municipality
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Venkatagiri is a town in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and mandals headquarters of Venkatagiri mandal.{{cite web|title=Revenue Setup|url=http://nellore.ap.nic.in/revenue.htm|website=Official website of Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District|publisher=National Informatics Centre|access-date=10 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501012715/http://nellore.ap.nic.in/revenue.htm|archive-date=1 May 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} Venkatagiri's old name is "Kali Mili".{{cite web|url=https://isha.sadhguru.org/en/outreach/save-the-weave/indian-weaves/venkatagiri-cotton-and-silk|title=Venkatagiri Cotton and Silk|work=www.isha.sadhguru.org|publisher=Isha Foundation|access-date=19 October 2024}} It is notable for its Handloom Cotton Sarees. It was part of a small kingdom that was integrated into the Indian Republic.
History
File:Venkatagiri railway station.jpg
Venkatagiri was originally known as Kalimilli until the 17th century and was ruled by Gobburi Polygars under Vijaynagar Empire. They were defeated by Recherla Venkatadri Naidu, Nayak of Madurantakam and the nephew of Raja of Velugodu, another vassal under Venkatapathi Raya II of Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagar. The village was renamed as Venkatagiri.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/familyhistoryofv00sastrich | title=A Family History of Venkatagiri Rajas | publisher=ADDISON PRESS, Madras| author=ALLADI JAGANNATHAySA^RI, b.a. & L.T.| year=1922 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/familyhistoryofv00sastrich/page/41 41] | isbn=9785519483643}} By mid 17th century the Velogothi rulers shifted their capital to Venkatagiri and it lasted as a Zamindari until independence.{{cite web | url=http://areaprofiler.gov.in/aboutUsIntgeratedPES.do?stateCode=28&lbCode=5749&languageId=1 | title=Layout page }} It was located between two rivers, i.e., kaivalya river and godderu river.
Temples
File:A Family History of Venkatagiri Rajas - Temple of Sree-Kasi-Viswanatha Swami.png
Temples in Vekatagiri : Kashi Vishwanth Temple, Ramalingeswra Swami Temple, Prasanna Venkateswara Swami Temple, Poleramma Temple and Perumalla Swami Temple.
Poleramma jatara is the annual festival in honour of Poleramma.
Geography
Venkatagiri is located at {{coord|13.9667|N|79.5833|E|}}.[https://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Venkatagiri2.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Venkatagiri Town] It has an average elevation of 60 metres (197 feet).
Demographics
{{As of |2001}} India census,{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}} Venkatagiri Mandal had a population of 200,000. Venkatagiri Rural consists of 58 Revenue Villages. Venkatagiri became amunicipality in 6-1-2005 by merging Venkatagiri, ChevireddiPalli, Periyavaram, Bangarupet, Ammavaripet and Manulalapet Panchayats.Total population of municipality is 52,478. Venkatagiri has an average literacy rate of 67%,higher than the national average of 59.5%. Total area of municipality is 23.50 km2.
Governance
The Venkatagiri municipality was formed as a Grade–III municipality in 2005 and has an extent of {{convert|25.43|km2|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|title= Brief about Municipality|url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/VENKATAGIRI/index.html|website=Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=19 February 2015}}
Economy
{{See also|Venkatagiri Sari}}
Venkatagiri Sari, woven in and around the town, is one of the geographical indications from Andhra Pradesh and is registered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.{{cite news|title=Geographical Indication|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hans/2016-01-23/Geographical-Indication/201919|access-date=29 January 2016|work=The Hans India|date=23 January 2016}}{{cite web|title=State Wise Registration Details of G.I Applications |url=http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_18November2015.pdf |website=Geographical Indication Registry |access-date=28 January 2016 |page=5 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201065403/http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_18November2015.pdf |archive-date= 1 February 2016 }}
Politics
Venkatagiri falls under Venkatagiri (Assembly constituency) of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. It is in turn a part of Tirupati (Lok Sabha constituency).
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.{{cite web|title=School Education Department |url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archive-date=27 December 2015 }}{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal |url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |website=www.ap.gov.in |access-date=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |archive-date= 7 November 2016 }} The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu. AP Residential School, RVM High School, RVRKY ZP Girls High School, AP Residential Junior College, IIHT, Visvodaya govt college and ESS Degree colleges are very old institutes in Venkatagiri Town. There is also a Central government school in Venkatagiri, Kendriya Vidhyalaya.
Transport
Venkatagiri railway station is located on Gudur–Katpadi branch line. APSRTC buses, run by state government provide transport to the nearby and long-distance travel.
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