Four important rivers of India, the Godavari, Krishna, Penna, and Tungabhadra flow through the state and provide irrigation. [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. The economy of Andhra Pradesh is the 8th largest in India, with a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of 8.84 trillion (US$110billion) and has the country's 17th-highest GSDP per capita of 170,000 (US$2,100). As of 2011, there are six municipal corporations and eight municipalities in the state with populations above 100,000.. Class II Towns: Towns with population between 50,000 and 99,999 Class III Towns: Towns with population between 20,000 and 49,999 Note: The statistical data represented here is . Crops used for vegetable oil production such as sunflower and peanuts are popular. [19][20] It is also known for being the land of Koh-i-Noor and other globally known diamonds from Kollur Mine. Folk songs are very important and popular in the many rural areas of the state. The total forest cover of the state after the bifurcation is left with an area of 22,862 square kilometres (8,827sqmi). [201][202] There are urban, rural and residential schools. United East Godavari district has the highest number of constituencies with 19 and United Vizianagaram district has the least with 9 assembly seats. The states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh . The state has varied topography ranging from the hills of Eastern Ghats and Nallamala Hills to the shores of Bay of Bengal that support varied ecosystems, the rich diversity of flora and fauna. Lambadi, Koya, Savara, Konda, Gadaba and a number of other languages are spoken by the Scheduled Tribes of the state. ;[174] caves such as, Borra Caves,[175] Indian rock-cut architecture depicting Undavalli Caves[176] and the country's second longest caves- the Belum Caves. According to the Polavaram ordinance bill 2014, 7 mandals of Khammam district in Telangana state merged with Andhra Pradesh to facilitate Polavaram project, due to which population of 247,515 added to Andhra Pradesh. On 22 November 2021, the government, led by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, has withdrawn the act. Using digital capacity for containment was an innovative and efficient step https://www.britannica.com/place/Andhra-Pradesh, IndiaNetzone - Andhra Pradesh, Indian State, Official Tourism Site of Andhra Pradesh, India, Andhra Pradesh - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up), AP WAS THERE: Uncovering Lyndon B Johnson's stolen election. As of 31 March 2021, Population of Andhra Pradesh is estimated to be 53,825,636. The Chief Minister, however, said his government would bring a better and more complete bill. Other Hindu saints include Sadasiva Brahmendra, Bhaktha Kannappa, Yogi Vemana and Pothuluru Veerabrahmendra. [65][66], The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken the initiative for including the "Lepakshi Group of Monuments" among the UNESCO World Heritage sites in India. The 3 UAs with populations of 10 million and above are known as Mega Cities (The census defines the three as Greater Mumbai UA (18.4 million), Delhi UA (16.3 million) and Kolkata UA (14.1 million) [1]) The cities listed in bold are the capitals of . [71] Meanwhile, the French occupied Yanam, in the Godavari delta, and (save for periods of British control) would hold it until 1954. [198] There are 14 notified non-major ports at Bheemunipatnam, S.Yanam, Machilipatnam, Nizampatnam, and Vadarevu. Humpy Koneru, from Gudivada in Krishna district, is an Indian chess Grandmaster. The state is home to various religious pilgrim destinations such as Tirumala Temple, Simhachalam Temple, Annavaram temple, Srisailam temple, Kanaka Durga Temple, Amaravati, Srikalahasti, Shahi Jamia Masjid in Adoni, Gunadala Church in Vijayawada, Buddhist centres at Amaravati, and Nagarjuna Konda, Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Kadiri.[179]. [39][40] They did not refer to themselves as Andhra in any of their coins or inscriptions; it is possible that they were termed as Andhras because of their ethnicity or because their territory included the Andhra region. Updates? They were succeeded by the Musunuri Nayaks. [79] Number of petitions questioning the validity of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 is long pending for the verdict since April 2014 before the Supreme Court constitutional bench. [123], A,P. After the unification with Telangana, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy became the first Chief Minister. [11] It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of 162,975km2 (62,925sqmi)[12] and tenth-most-populous state, with 49,386,799 inhabitants. 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. [166] C. Pullaiah is cited as the father of Telugu theatre movement. It is highest in the far southwest, where elevations exceed 2,000 feet (600 metres), sloping downward toward the northeast. The state is also a largest producer of eggs in the country and hence, it is nicknamed as "Egg Bowl of Asia". [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. Tirupati with 693 million (US$8.7million) and Kakinada with 615 million (US$7.7million) stand next. The 46 cities with populations of 1 million and above are known as Million Plus UA s or Cities. Telugu literature after Kandukuri Veeresalingam is termed as Adhunika Telugu Sahityam (Modern Telugu literature). Population and Household Profile Urban Rural Total 1. The State posted a record growth of 7.02% at Constant Prices (2011-12) against the countrys growth of 7%. The State has an area of 1,12,077 sq. Andhra Pradesh. A recent TV interview of sitting YSRCP MP from Narsapuram, Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, revealed that Andhra Pradesh has 25% Christian population. Population below age 15 years (%) 23.2 23.9 23.7 3. Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana ([nutalapai venkaa amaa]; born 27 August 1957) is a former Indian judge and journalist who served as the 48th Chief Justice of India.. After Potti Sreeramulu's death, the Telugu-speaking area of Andhra State was carved out of Madras State on 1 October 1953, with Kurnool as its capital city. Andhra Pradesh was ranked eighth among other Indian states in terms of GSDP for the financial year 20142015. Harikatha was originated in Andhra. [124] [150] It increased to fifteen with the addition of Banaganapalle Mangoes[151] and Bandar laddu. government. The density of Andhra Pradesh state is 308 per sq km. Andhra Pradesh Population 2020/2021. The Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya captured it in 1516. [162] Harikathaa Kalakshepam (or Harikatha) involves the narration of a story, intermingled with various songs relating to the story. Andhra Pradesh has a total of 31 cities. [90] The forest in the state can be broadly divided into four major biotic provinces. The development of IT in Tier-II and Tier-III cities like Vijayawada, Kakinada and Tirupati is also improving. Andhra Pradesh is currently home to 13 administrative districts which are spread across Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions. The Indian National Congress (INC), the Praja Socialist Party and the Krishi Lok Party were the major parties in the 1950s. HYDERABAD: Ever since YS Jaganmohan Reddy came to power in May, Andhra Pradesh is increasingly witnessing signs of religious polarisation where the Opposition Telugu Desam Party ( TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) are seen attempting to gain from the anticipated consolidation of Hindu votes. They continued to rule under the protection of the Chola dynasty until 1189CE when the kingdom succumbed to the Hoysalas and the Yadavas. The river at Papi Hills near Rajamahendravaram in Andhra. Ultimate water and energy requirements of the state can be fully met by the combination of cheap solar power, PHES and irrigation projects economically harnessing renewable energy without much damage to the environment. Andhra Pradesh ranks tenth of all Indian States in the Human Development Index scores[97] with a score of 0.416. [199][200], Andhra Pradesh has an overall literacy rate of 67.41% as per the 2011 Indian census. The state is also emerging in information technology and biotechnology. [215] Andhra University is the oldest of the universities in the state, established in 1926.[216][217]. Nannayya, Tikkana and Yerrapragada form the trinity who translated the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata into Telugu language. Previously, he was a judge on the Supreme Court of India, chief justice of Delhi High Court and the acting chief justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court. At the census 2011, out of the 4.93 Crore population, around 4.48 crores (90.87%) have returned themselves as followers of the Hindu religion, 36 lakhs (7.33%) as Muslims or followers of Islam, 6.82 Lakhs (1.38%) as Christians. Andhra Pradesh came into existence in its present form in 1956 as a result of the demand of the Andhras for a separate state. [31] The state has 26 districts, 6 in Uttarandhra, 12 in Coastal Andhra and 8 in Rayalaseema. Author: kajal.raina Created Date: 1/8/2021 5:07:35 PM . In 1947, Vizianagaram was the largest Hindu princely state in Andhra Pradesh. With three of its cities ranked in top 10 in the country, Andhra Pradesh has topped southern States with more than 100 Urban Local Bodies, in the Swachh Survekshan 2020 ranking, an annual . [209], Higher education in the state is administered by the Department of Higher Education. [51] The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi, whose dynasty lasted for around five hundred years from the 7th century until 1130CE, eventually merged with the Chola dynasty. Out of the total districts in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana was formed with ten districts. [126] In the 2010 list by Forbes magazine, several people from Andhra Pradesh were among the top 100 richest Indians. [83] The decision resulted in widespread protests by the farmers of Amaravati. [131], Livestock and poultry is also another profitable business, which involves rearing cattle in enclosed areas for commercial purposes. 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. It is bounded by the Indian states of Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the southwest and west, Telangana to the northwest and north, and Odisha to the northeast. Andhra Pradesh came into existence in its present form in 1956 as a result of the demand of the Andhras for a separate state. Most of the coastal plains are put to intense agricultural use. [1] The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, managed and regulated by the School Education Department of the state. What happens to Amaravati and the 3-capitals plan? [61][62] The empire's patronage enabled fine arts and literature to reach new heights in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Sanskrit, while Carnatic music evolved into its current form. Currently, Andhra Pradesh is the tenth-most populous state in India with a total human count of 53,206,421 people. Jnanpith Award holders from the state include Viswanatha Satyanarayana. Andhra Pradesh is the tenth most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. It is also connected to other countries by means of airways and seaports as well. The state is well connected to other states through road and rail networks. [26][27] The Assaka Mahajanapada (700300BCE) was an ancient kingdom located between the Godavari and Krishna rivers in southeastern India. In the early nineteenth century, Northern Circars was ceded to the British East India Company and became part of the Madras Presidency. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. It was reconquered by Vijayanagara who overthrew sultanate rule across the entirety of modern-day Andhra Pradesh (excluding Telangana). The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous and individual sections have local names. The description is composed by our digital data assistant. Lambasingi in Visakhapatnam district is also nicknamed as the "Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh" due to its relatively cool climate as compared to others and the temperature ranges from 0 to 10C (32 to 50F).[93][94]. This state produces 70 percent of shrimp in India. The state has a total road network of 53,403km (33,183mi), of which 6,401km (3,977mi) of National highways, 14,722km (9,148mi) of state highways and 32,280km (20,060mi) of district roads. After this rebellion, the Bahmani sultans launched no further military campaigns outside their kingdoms, because the Maratha empire soon emerged as the strongest power in India. Population growth in the state is 1.2% annually. Black soil is also found in certain parts of the area. [91] They are: Eastern Ghats region is home to dense tropical forests, while the vegetation becomes sparse as the Ghats give way to the Deccan Plateau, where shrub vegetation is more common. Assam. Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Rao's son-in-law, came to power in 1995 with the backing of a majority of the MLAs. The coastal plain, also known as the Andhra region, runs almost the entire length of the state and is watered by several rivers, flowing from west to east through the hills into the bay. Signed 'W.R. [148], Kuchipudi, the cultural dance recognized as the official dance form of the state of Andhra Pradesh, originated in the village of Kuchipudi in Krishna district. Population growth and religious composition By Stephanie Kramer India's population has more than tripled in the six decades following Partition, from 361 million (36.1 crore) people in the 1951 census to more than 1.2 billion (120 crore) in 2011. Mangrove swamps and palm trees fringe the coastal plain of Andhra Pradesh, while thorny vegetation covers the scattered hills of the plateau. [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. [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. October and November see low-pressure systems and tropical cyclones form in the Bay of Bengal which, along with the northeast monsoon, bring rains to the southern and coastal regions of the state. The highways in the state are also being widened. Reliance Industries struck nine trillion cubic feet of gas reserves in the KG basin, 150km (93mi) off the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada. They played an important role in the history of Deccan during the 5th and 6th century CE, with Eluru, Amaravathi and Puranisangam. Area 106,204 square miles (275,068 square km). [153] There are also other notable handicrafts present in the state, like the soft limestone idol carvings of Durgi. According to the Aitareya Brahmana, the Andhras left North India from the banks of the Yamuna river and migrated to South India. In an effort to gain an independent state based on linguistic identity, and to protect the interests of the Telugu-speaking people of Madras State, Potti Sreeramulu fasted to death in 1952. National Highway 16 passes through Andhra Pradesh. The Tummalapalle Uranium mine in Andhra has confirmed 49,000 tonnes (48,000 long tons; 54,000 short tons) of ore and there are indications that it could hold reserves totaling three times its current size. [44] Archaeological evidence from places such as Amaravati, Dharanikota, and Vaddamanu suggests that the Andhra region was part of the Mauryan Empire. [132][133], Fisheries contribute 10% of total fish and over 70% of the shrimp production[134] of India. Through the States Reorganization Act of 1956, the state of Hyderabad was split up, and its Telugu-speaking districts (constituting Telangana) joined with the Andhra state. [56], The Reddi kingdom (13251448CE) was established by Prolaya Vema Reddi in the early 14th century, who ruled from present day Kondaveedu. The icon links to further information about a selected place including its population structure (gender, urbanization, population group, literacy (a7+), activity status (a7+)). Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). 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, . Chennaiis the capital of Tamil nadu. The population will go up by 25.7 per cent in 25 years, at the rate of one per cent annually. In 1994, Andhra Pradesh gave a mandate to the Telugu Desam Party again, and Rao became the Chief Minister again. (2011) 84,665,533. All 125 statutory towns in Andhra Pradesh, and 189 of 256 in Maharashtra, were slum-reported towns. The eastern boundary is a 600-mile (970-km) coastline along the Bay of Bengal. The INC ruled the state from 1956 to 1982. [185] The HowrahChennai main line which runs through the state is proposed to be upgraded into a high-speed rail corridor through the Diamond Quadrilateral project of the Indian Railways. [84] The act has been challenged in Andhra Pradesh High Court, which ordered to maintain status quo until the court completes its hearing. In 1983, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) won the state elections and N. T. Rama Rao became the Chief Minister of the state for the first time. [18], Andhra Pradesh was once a major Buddhist pilgrimage site in the country and a Buddhist learning center which can be seen in many sites in the state in the form of monastery ruins, chaityas, and stupas. The Government of Andhra Pradesh established Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT) in 2008 to cater to the education needs of the rural youth of Andhra Pradesh. [46] The later Satavahanas made Dharanikota and Amaravathi their capital, which according to the Buddhists is the place where Nagarjuna, the philosopher of Mahayana lived in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Summers are extraordinarily hot and humid, with maximum daily temperatures exceeding 95 F (35 C) and even surpassing 104 F (40 C) in the central portion of the state. He also won the 2009 elections, but shortly afterward was killed in a helicopter crash in September of that year. [76] On the basis of the gentlemen's agreement of 1 November 1956, the States Reorganisation Act formed combined Andhra Pradesh by merging the Telugu-speaking areas of the already existing Hyderabad State. Hyderabad will remain as a joint capital for not exceeding ten years. The Krishna river valley was "a site of extraordinary Buddhist activity for almost a thousand years. Discovery of a large quantity of natural gas in KG Basin is expected to provide rapid economic growth. "Andhra" redirects here. [141] During 2016, nearly 3.8trillionm3 (134trillioncuft) of methane hydrate deposits were explored in KG basin whose extraction was adequate to impart energy security for many decades to India. [12], There are 24,738,068 male and 24,648,731 female citizensa sex ratio of 996 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 926 per 1000. In February 2014, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act bill was passed by the Parliament of India for the formation of the Telangana state comprising ten districts. He is a speedsolver and unicyclist. [113], These 26 districts are further divided into 77 revenue divisions. [158] Pothana is the poet who composed the classic Srimad Maha Bhagavatamu, a Telugu translation of Sri Bhagavatam. The range of winter temperature is generally 12 to 30C (54 to 86F). APSFL is an initiative of the government of Andhra Pradesh to set up an optical fiber network throughout the thirteen districts of Andhra Pradesh. Population growth in the state is 1.2% annually. The capital of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is Hyderabad, in west-central Telangana. [107][108] A. K. Warder holds that "the Mahyna originated in the south of India and almost certainly in the Andhra country. Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) in Vijayawada is one of the largest bus terminals in Asia. India has 641,000 inhabited villages and 72.2 percent of the total population reside in these rural areas. 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Satish Dhawan Space Centre, also known as Sriharikota Range (SHAR), at barrier island of Sriharikota in Tirupati district is a satellite launching station operated by Indian Space Research Organisation. [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. 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. [195] The state has four other domestic airports, Rajahmundry Airport, Kadapa Airport, Kurnool Airport a privately owned, public use airport at Puttaparthi, and Tirupati Airport located in the city of Tirupati. However, post bifurcation from Telangana, the state is expected to reach 91.1% by 2021. [49] After the downfall of the Ikshvakus, the Vishnukundinas were the first great dynasty in the 5th and 6th centuries, and held sway over the entire Andhra country, including Kalinga and parts of Telangana. As per details from Census 2011, Andhra Pradesh has population of 8.46 Crores, an increase from figure of 7.62 Crore in 2001 census. With a long seacoast along the Bay of Bengal, it also has many ports for sea trade. The Rayalaseema region has semi-arid conditions. The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956. There are a total of 31 cities which include, 16 municipal corporations and 14 municipalities. Andhra Pradesh has a population growth rate during 2011-2021 of 8.73%. Cities statistics. The Nizams retained control of the interior provinces as the princely state of Hyderabad, acknowledging British rule in return for local autonomy. 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. The Marathi-speaking areas of Hyderabad State merged with Bombay State and the Kannada-speaking areas were merged with Mysore State. [36][37][38] The Satavahanas have been mentioned by the names Andhra, Andhrara-jateeya and Andhrabhrtya in the Puranic literature. Andhra Pradesh, state of India, located in the southeastern part of the subcontinent. While, at constant prices, the GSDP of the state for 201415 was 2,645.21 billion (US$33billion), compare to 2,467.24 billion (US$31billion) of 201314. What is the total Population of Andhra Pradesh Prolaya Vema Reddi was part of the confederation of states that started a movement against the invading Turkic Muslim armies of the Delhi Sultanate. The population of Christians in Andhra Pradesh is only 6.82 Lakhs out of 4.93 Crores (State Population) which would translate to just 1.4 percent Christian population. Later the Communist Party of India (CPI) became the dominant opposition party. The estuaries of the Godavari and Krishna rivers support rich mangrove forests with fishing cats and otters as keystone species.[91]. [15] It has the second longest coastline in India after Gujarat, of about 974km (605mi). Thus the final population of Andhra Pradesh in the year 2014, as per census 2011 is 49,634,314, with a density of 304.5/km2 (789/sqmi). [87] The plains to the east of Eastern Ghats form the Eastern Coastal plains. In 2014, these merged areas of Hyderabad State were bifurcated from United Andhra Pradesh to form the new state Telangana. [32] It has a jurisdiction over almost 15,000 square kilometres (5,800sqmi) of territorial waters.[12][33]. [60], The Vijayanagara Empire originated in the Deccan Plateau region in the early 14th century. [193], As on date the Railways lines in Andhra Pradesh are under the following Railway zones/Divisions, A new railway zone South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) has been announced as the newest railway zone of the Indian Railways with headquarters at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. [190], There are three A1 and twenty-three A-category railway stations in the state. 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Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Author of. Guntakal Division & Guntur Division of South Central Railway zone. Andhra Pradesh is an State of India with population of Approximate 8.46 Crores. After decades of movement for a separate State, Telangana was created by passing the AP . [165] Gurajada Apparao wrote the play Kanyasulkam in 1892, often considered the greatest play in the Telugu language. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. 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]. 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). It is an exporter of many agricultural products and is also known as "Rice Bowl of India". 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. [7][8] Andhra Pradesh ranks 27th among Indian states in Human Development Index (HDI). Coastal areas receive about 40 to 47 inches (1,000 to 1,200 mm) per year, while the westernmost part of the plateau may receive only half that much. Author of, Director, Outreach Division, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, D.C. The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagara kings, Dravidian art, and inscriptions. After the death of Emperor Ashoka, Mauryan rule weakened around 200BCE and was replaced by several smaller kingdoms in the Andhra region. [102], The majority of the people in Andhra Pradesh are Hindus while Muslims constitute a sizeable minority. 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