Palnadu district


Palnadu district is a district in coastal Andhra Region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With Narasaraopet as its administrative headquarters, it was formed on 4 April 2022 to become one of the resultant twenty-six districts The district was formed from Gurazala, Sattenapalli and Narasaraopet revenue divisions from Palnadu district. The district covers most of the Palnadu region.
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Etymology

This district has derived its name from the Palnadu, also historically referred to as Pallava Nadu, the “land of the Pallavas”. The term is believed to originate from the early Pallava clans who originated in this region before they later expanded their influence toward the Tamil plains.

Geography

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.

Land utilisation

The total geographical area of the district is and is covered by forest. The net area sown is. The total cropped area in the district is. The area sown more than once during the year is.

Natural resources

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.

Climate

The normal rainfall of the district is 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 : the summer months are hot and dry, with temperatures often reaching high levels. This period is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall.
Monsoon : 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 : 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.

Demographics

At the time of the 2011 census, the district had a population of 20,41,723, of which 458,551 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 and 1,42,944 of the population respectively.
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.

Politics

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

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Gurazala, Narasaraopet and Sattenapalle, which are further subdivided into a total of 28 mandals.

Mandals

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

Cities and towns

Erstwhile Talukas

  • 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.
S.No.Erstwhile Talukas
in 1971		Newly formed Talukas
in 1978		Newly formed Mandals
in 1985
1NarsaraopetaNarsaraopetaNarasaraopeta, Nakirekallu, Rompicherla,
1NarsaraopetaChilakaluripetaChilakaluripeta, Edlapadu, Nadendla, Pedanandipadu,
2VinukondaVinukondaVinukonda, Nuzendla, Savalyapuram
2VinukondaIpurIpur, Bollapalle, Savalyapuram
3PalnaduPalnaduGurajala, Karempudi, Rentachintala,
3PalnaduMacherlaMacherla, Durgi, Veldurthy, Rentachintala,
3PalnaduPidugurallaPiduguralla, Dachepalle, Machavaram,
4SattenapalleSattenapalleSattenapalle, Phirangipuram, Medikonduru,
4SattenapalleRajupalemRajupalem, Bellamkonda, Muppala, Krosuru
4SattenapalleTalluruAtchampet, Pedakurapadu, Amaravathi, Krosuru

Tourist attractions

Notable people