Hindupur
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| Hindupur | |
  Hindupur
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| State - District(s) |
Andhra Pradesh - Anantapur |
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| Area - Elevation |
- 621 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
125,056 - |
Hindupur is a city and a municipality in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Hindupur was given its name by a maratha Cheiftain called Murari Rao who apparently named this town after his father hindoji Rao. Hindupur was historically famous for various goods such as Silk, Jaggery etc.
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[edit] Geography
Hindupur is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 621 metres (2037 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Hindupur had a population of 125,056. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Hindupur has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 55%. In Hindupur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] People and Culture
Though Hindupur is part of Anantapur district, It doesn't exhibit any of the fierce factionism and feudal politics of Rayalaseema. Hindupur has a vibrant Muslim population and was native constituency of NTR (Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao).
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