[136] The state also has seaports such as Visakhapatnam Port, Kakinada Port, Krishnapatnam Port for import and export and a shipyard for building ships at Visakhapatnam. [186][187], The railway network spans two zones, further subdivided into divisions Vijayawada, Guntur and Guntakal railway divisions of South Central Railway zone, and Waltair railway division of East Coast Railway zone. In the 2019 elections, YSR's son Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy of the YSR Congress Party (founded in 2011) became the Chief Minister with a resounding mandate by winning 151 out of 175 seats. It is also connected to other countries by means of airways and seaports as well. [188][189] There is a demand for creating a unified zone for the state based out of Visakhapatnam. There are also 16 small airstrips located in the state. [119], As of 2014, the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh is the lower house of the state with 175 members and the Legislative Council is the upper house with 58 members. The river at Papi Hills near Rajamahendravaram in Andhra. [214] There are 18 state universities in the districts providing higher education in horticulture, law, medical, technology, Vedic and veterinary. 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[113], These 26 districts are further divided into 77 revenue divisions. The State posted a record growth of 7.02% at Constant Prices (2011-12) against the countrys growth of 7%. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956. According to the Aitareya Brahmana, the Andhras left North India from the banks of the Yamuna river and migrated to South India. [107][108] A. K. Warder holds that "the Mahyna originated in the south of India and almost certainly in the Andhra country. Andhra Pradesh is investing in building infrastructure in the state such as highways and making every service of the government digital. Amaravati might have been a regional centre for the Mauryan rule. [224] It is India's primary orbital launch site. [16] Andhra State was the first state to be formed on a linguistic basis in India on 1 October 1953. This article is about the list of most populated cities in Andhra Pradesh state of India as per 2011 Census of India, conducted by The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, . There also are dozens of species of birds, including flamingos and pelicans as well as some rare varieties, such as the Jerdons courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus), which is found in the thorny or scrub-covered areas surrounding the Eastern Ghats. . Sricity located in Chittoor district is an integrated business city which is home to firms including PepsiCo, Isuzu Motors, Cadbury India, Kellogg's, Colgate-Palmolive, Kobelco etc. Annual precipitation, which derives largely from the southwest monsoon rains, generally decreases toward the southwestern plateau area. [128][129] The state has three Agricultural Economic Zones in Chittoor district for mango pulp and vegetables, Krishna district for mangoes, Guntur district for chilies. According to Aitareya Brahmana of the Rig Veda, the Andhras left north India from banks of River Yamuna and settled in south India. No. From June 2014 to June 2021, Andhra Pradesh has added total 4,191,322 (4.1 million) people in its overall count of total inhabitants. Modern Carnatic music composers and singers like Ghantasala and M. Balamuralikrishna are also of Telugu descent. The average infection ratio is (108.40 per one hundred thousand population on July 31, 2020, and 586.54 per one hundred thousand population on October 31, 2020. [22] Its official language is Telugu; one of the classical languages of India, the fourth most spoken language in India, and the 13th-most spoken language in the world. [190], There are three A1 and twenty-three A-category railway stations in the state. Tamil Nadu population in 2023 is estimated to be 76.8 Million (7.68 Crores), By March 2022, Tamil Nadu population is projected to be 7.66 crores as per Unique Identification Aadhar India, updated 31, March 2022, Its area is 130,058 sq km. The plateau region in the southwestern portion of the statepart of the Deccan (peninsular India) and commonly called Rayalaseemais composed of gneissic rock (gneiss being a foliated rock formed in Earths interior under conditions of heat and pressure). [198] There are 14 notified non-major ports at Bheemunipatnam, S.Yanam, Machilipatnam, Nizampatnam, and Vadarevu. The description is composed by our digital data assistant. N. Chandrababu Naidu, the chief of the TDP became the Chief Minister on 8 June 2014. Uttar Pradesh accounts for 17.35% of the total country population. "[105] The ancient Buddhist sites in the lower Krishna valley, including Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda and Jaggayyapeta "can be traced to at least the third century BCE, if not earlier. Andhra Pradesh is an State of India with population of Approximate 8.46 Crores. Consequently, the density of population will rise from 368 to 463 persons per square kilometre. Other Hindu saints include Sadasiva Brahmendra, Bhaktha Kannappa, Yogi Vemana and Pothuluru Veerabrahmendra. The economy of Andhra Pradesh is the 8th largest in India, with a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of 8.84 trillion (US$110 billion) and has the country's 17th-highest GSDP per capita of 170,000 (US$2,100). Karnam Malleswari, the first female Indian to win an Olympic medal, hails from Srikakulam district. and has a population of 3,50,03,674 (2011 Census). According to the 2011 census, the major religious groups in the state are Hindus (90.89%), Muslims (7.30%) and Christians (1.38%). About one-fifth of the states total area is forest-covered, with dense woodlands occurring primarily in the Eastern Ghats. What happens to Amaravati and the 3-capitals plan? The state has many museums, which features a varied collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, idols, weapons, cutlery, and inscriptions, and religious artifacts such as the Amaravati Archaeological Museum,[157] Visakha Museum and Telugu Cultural Museum in Visakhapatnam displays the history of the pre-independence and the Victoria Jubilee Museum in Vijayawada with a large collection of artifacts. Visakhapatnam district has the largest urban population of 47.5% and Srikakulam district with 83.8%, has the largest rural population, among others districts in the state. * - Data pertains to United Andhra Pradesh 22.4 PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE, 2011-12 (TENDULKAR METHODOLOGY) All India. 62 percent of the population is directly and indirectly connected to agriculture. Population (0 < 5Y) (Projected 2020) Numbers of Aadhaar assigned (LIVE) Saturation % (LIVE) *As per data provided by State TOTAL Aadhaar Saturation in 0 < 5 Years Age band 31st December, 2020. Omissions? [194], Visakhapatnam Airport, NTR Amaravati International Airport at Vijayawada are international airports in the state. Coastal Andhra comprises of 9 districts and Rayalaseema is divided into 4 districts. Presently overall testing rates have increased significantly in the state - as of 30 September 2020, 1 07 392 tests per million are done in A.P. About one-third of the total rainfall is brought by the northeast monsoon. [50], The Salankayanas were an ancient dynasty that ruled the Andhra region between Godavari and Krishna with their capital at Vengi (modern Pedavegi) from 300 to 440CE. [182], Andhra Pradesh[183] has a total broad-gauge railway route of 3,703.25km (2,301.09mi) and has no metre-gauge railway. District wise population of Andhra Pradesh. The Telangana region was part of the Hyderabad state from 17th September 1948 to 1st November 1956, until it was merged with Andhra State to form Andhra Pradesh. Interrupted by the great river valleys, the mountains do not form a continuous range. Km. [158] Pothana is the poet who composed the classic Srimad Maha Bhagavatamu, a Telugu translation of Sri Bhagavatam. The IT/ITES revenues of Visakhapatnam is at 14.45 billion (US$180million) in 20122013. Maharashtra's 1.18 crore slum population was living in 25 lakh households, and Andhra Pradesh's 1.02 crore in a little over 24 lakh households. Telugu people's traditional sweet Pootharekulu originated from Atreyapuram village of East Godavari district. A recent TV interview of sitting YSRCP MP from Narsapuram, Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, revealed that Andhra Pradesh has 25% Christian population. After the unification with Telangana, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy became the first Chief Minister. [146], Thermal (natural gas and coal based) and renewable power plants totaling to 21,000MW were installed in the state by 2015. The Marathi-speaking areas of Hyderabad State merged with Bombay State and the Kannada-speaking areas were merged with Mysore State. [28][clarification needed] The region also derives its name from the Satavahanas, who are also known as Andhras, the earliest kings of Andhra Pradesh and India. [162] Harikathaa Kalakshepam (or Harikatha) involves the narration of a story, intermingled with various songs relating to the story. [152] The other GI tagged goods are, Bobbili Veena, Budithi Bell and Brass Craft, Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees and Paavadas, Guntur Sannam, Kondapalli Toys, Machilipatnam Kalamkari, Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics, Srikalahasti Kalamkari, Tirupati Laddu, Uppada Jamdani Sari and Venkatagiri Sari. Andhra Pradesh came into existence in its present form in 1956 as a result of the demand of the Andhras for a separate state. [36][37][38] The Satavahanas have been mentioned by the names Andhra, Andhrara-jateeya and Andhrabhrtya in the Puranic literature. [104], Buddhism spread to Andhra Pradesh early in its history. Although it is primarily agricultural, the state has some mining activity and a significant amount of industry. [41][42][43], The Assaka Mahajanapada, one of the sixteen Vedic Mahajanapadas, included Andhra, Maharashtra and Telangana. [44] Archaeological evidence from places such as Amaravati, Dharanikota, and Vaddamanu suggests that the Andhra region was part of the Mauryan Empire. This state produces 70 percent of shrimp in India. On July 31, 2020, the IR was zero in the two districts from Arunachal Pradesh (Dibang valley, Krumung Kumey) and another two districts from the Union Territories (Lakshadweep and Nicobar). Later the Nizam rulers of Hyderabad ceded five territories to the British that eventually became the Rayalaseema region. [137] The PepsiCo firm has its largest plant in India at Sri City. Telangana Caste Wise Population; Telugu actors caste and community list; If you have any doubts about this article or if you have any valuable comments or suggestions then please share them below in the comment box. Hydel power plants have a capacity of 1671MW. [138] The state is also emerging as destination for the automobile industry which already hosts companies including Ashok Leyland in Krishna district, Hero Motors in Chittoor district, Kia Motors in Anantapur district. AP) is a state in the southern coastal region of India. Research institutes have been set up by the central state[which?] The literacy rate of the state stands at 67.41%. Gangavaram Port is a deep seaport which can accommodate ocean liners up to 200,000250,000 DWT. Harikatha was originated in Andhra. [26] It was ruled by the Mauryan Empire, Satavahana dynasty, Salankayanas, Andhra Ikshvakus, Pallavas, Vishnukundinas, Eastern Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Cholas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Gajapati Empire, Mughal Empire, Deccan sultanates, Qutb Shahi dynasty, and Asaf Jahis. Major States A summer that lasts from March to June, a season of tropical rains that runs from July to September, and a winter that lasts from October to February constitute the three seasons of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh has a population growth rate during 2011-2021 of 8.73%. In 2004, Congress returned to power with a new chief ministerial face, YS Rajashekara Reddy, better known as YSR. As per 2011 Census of India, towns with population of 100,000 and above are called Cities. United East Godavari district has the highest number of constituencies with 19 and United Vizianagaram district has the least with 9 assembly seats. APSFL is an initiative of the government of Andhra Pradesh to set up an optical fiber network throughout the thirteen districts of Andhra Pradesh. [170] In the years 2005, 2006 and 2008, the Telugu film industry produced the largest number of films in India, exceeding the number of films produced in Bollywood. The ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam is the home to Andhra Pradesh cricket team. In the fiscal year 20122013, Vijayawada's IT/ITeS revenues were 1,153 million (US$14million). The Telugu film industry hosts many music composers and playback singers such as S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, S. Janaki and P. B. Sreenivas. In 1994, Andhra Pradesh gave a mandate to the Telugu Desam Party again, and Rao became the Chief Minister again. The Eastern Ghats are a major dividing line in the state's geography. [225], Satish Dhawan Space Centre [SDSC], Sriharikota, Tirupati, The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh is the governing body which looks after the infrastructure development in cricket, field hockey, association football, skating, Olympic weightlifting, chess, water sports, tennis, badminton, table tennis, cycling, etc.[226]. Rock-cut Buddha statue at Bojjannakonda near Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. [203][204] As per the child info and school information report (201819), there were a total of 7,041,568 students,[205] enrolled in 62,063 schools respectively. Atapaka Bird Sanctuary, Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, Telineelapuram and Telukunchi Bird Sanctuaries and Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary attract many migratory birds. In 2014, these merged areas of Hyderabad State were bifurcated from United Andhra Pradesh to form the new state Telangana. Vemana is notable for his philosophical poems. The formal notification for operationalization of this Zone is yet to be issued. Corrections? [213] As per the University Grants Commission, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, GITAM, KL University and Vignan University, MBU University are the Deemed Universities in the state. The Andhra Pradesh native and revolutionary poet Sri Sri brought new forms of expressionism into Telugu literature. [citation needed], Aerial View of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Isuzu Motors India manufacturing plant aerial view, Tech Mahindra Development Centre, Visakhapatnam, IBM-Software-IconicCampus-Visakhapatnam]], Munoth Lithium Ion Cell Manufacturing Facility First of its kind in India located at EMC Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh is one of the storehouses of mineral resources in India. The Qutb Shahi dynasty held sway over the Andhra country after the resolution of Vijayanagar empire by joint action of Mughals, Bijapur and Golconda sultanates.[70]. They continued to rule under the protection of the Chola dynasty until 1189CE when the kingdom succumbed to the Hoysalas and the Yadavas. The population of all cities and towns in the State of Andhra Pradesh by census years. The World Bank has described this state as the best state in India in terms of starting a business. 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Out of the total districts in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana was formed with ten districts. [13][14] It is bordered by Telangana to the north-west, Chhattisgarh to the north, Odisha to the north-east, Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east. [171][172] The industry holds the Guinness World Record for the largest film production facility in the world.[173]. [17] On 1 November 1956, Andhra State was merged with the Telugu-speaking areas (ten districts) of the Hyderabad State to form United Andhra Pradesh. As Madras became a bone of contention, in 1949 a JVP committee report stated: "Andhra Province could be formed provided the Andhras give up their claim on the city of Madras [now Chennai]". Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The state has one of the largest railway junctions at Vijayawada and one of the largest seaports at Visakhapatnam. In the early nineteenth century, Northern Circars was ceded to the British East India Company and became part of the Madras Presidency. The industrial sector of the state includes some of the key sectors like pharmaceutical, automobile, textiles etc. The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagara kings, Dravidian art, and inscriptions. [144] The state is abundantly endowed with solar power and high head PHES sites to convert the solar power available during the day time in to round the clock power supply. [121] Whereas, the legislative council of the state has 58 seats, which is one-third of total assembly seats.[122]. I would love to know sales per capita. [92] The state possesses some rare and endemic plants like Cycas beddomei, Pterocarpus santalinus, Terminalia pallida, Syzygium alternifolium, Shorea talura, Shorea tumburgia, Psilotum nudum, etc. After the death of Emperor Ashoka, Mauryan rule weakened around 200BCE and was replaced by several smaller kingdoms in the Andhra region. [81][82] In August 2020, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020. A group of people named Andhras was mentioned in Sanskrit texts such as Aitareya Brahmana (800500 BCE). The State has an area of 1,12,077 sq. [91] The diversity of fauna includes tigers, panthers, hyenas, black bucks, cheetals, sambars, sea turtles and a number of birds and reptiles. Discovery of a large quantity of natural gas in KG Basin is expected to provide rapid economic growth. [7] [8] Andhra Pradesh ranks 27th among Indian states in Human Development Index (HDI). With a long seacoast along the Bay of Bengal, it also has many ports for sea trade. [140], Mining is identified as one of the growth engines for the overall development of industry and infrastructure. Hindus experienced their largest population growth by number in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state - increasing by 25 million (2.5 crore) to 159 million, or 15.9 crore - followed by Bihar, whose Hindu population rose by 17 million (1.7 crore) to 86 million, or 8.6 crore. Andhra Pradesh came into existence in its present form in 1956 as a result of the demand of the Andhras for a separate state. List of SC & ST caste groups in Andhra Pradesh and their Percentage. [31] The state has 26 districts, 6 in Uttarandhra, 12 in Coastal Andhra and 8 in Rayalaseema. Winter lows drop below about 60 F (15 C) only in the extreme northeast. It is an exporter of many agricultural products and is also known as "Rice Bowl of India". [126] In the 2010 list by Forbes magazine, several people from Andhra Pradesh were among the top 100 richest Indians. It is situated 64 kilometres (40 mi) to the west of the Bay of Bengal, on the Eastern Coastal Plains.The city is the heartland of the state, located in the centre of . [140], Andhra Pradesh is listed at the top in the deposit and production of mica in India. had tested at least 15,000 TB patients for COVID-19 and 6,000 COVID-19 patients for TB. Humpy Koneru, from Gudivada in Krishna district, is an Indian chess Grandmaster. Amravati is the capital of the state with a metro population of over 7 million people. Telangana was a region within Andhra Pradesh for almost six decades, but in February 2014 both chambers of the Indian parliament gave final approval for the creation of Telangana as a separate state. Government of India. [15] It has the second longest coastline in India after Gujarat, of about 974km (605mi). The coastline of the state extends along the Bay of Bengal from Srikakulam to Nellore district with a length of 975km (606mi). The state has three main physiographic regions: the coastal plain to the east, extending from the Bay of Bengal to the mountain ranges; the mountain ranges themselves, the Eastern Ghats, which form the western flank of the coastal plain; and, in the southwest, the plateau to the west of the Ghats. What is the official language of Andhra Pradesh? Population of Andhra Pradesh in 2023 - 5.3 Crore (Approx) Andhra Pradesh: Census 2011: 2021 Estimates: Total Population: 5.27 Crore: Male Population: 24,738,068: 2.64 Crore: Female Population: 24,648,731: [90] The forest in the state can be broadly divided into four major biotic provinces. Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati is the world's second-richest temple and is visited by millions of devotees throughout the year. The climate of Andhra Pradesh varies considerably, depending on the geographical region. Eventually, this region emerged as the Coastal Andhra region. Signed 'W.R. : 9 Guntur is spread across 168.49 km square and is the third-largest city in the state. [b] Buddhists (0.01%), Sikhs (0.02%), Jains (0.05%), others (0.01%) and those who declined to state their religion (0.34%) make up the remaining portion of population.[103]. Four important rivers of India, the Godavari, Krishna, Penna, and Tungabhadra flow through the state and provide irrigation. 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