Koratla

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Andhra Pradesh • India
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Location of Koratla
Coordinates: 18°49′N 78°43′E / 18.82, 78.72
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 286 m (938 ft)
District(s) Karimnagar
Population 54,021 (2001)
Codes
• Pincode
• 505326
Website: www.korutla.com

Coordinates: 18°49′N 78°43′E / 18.82, 78.72 Koratla is a town and a municipality in Karimnagar district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1]

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[edit] Geography

Koratla is located at 18.82° N 78.72° E[2]. It has an average elevation of 286 metres (938 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[3], Koratla had a population of 54,021. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Koratla has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 51%. In Koratla, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Features

  • The population of Korutla is about 75,000 and mostly business oriented city. Trade in textiles, making beedies and inflow from non resident Indians working in the gulf are the main sources of income for this city.
  • Koratla has got good history, still has many more old structures as a marks of history. Near by has a great siphon which is called biggest siphon in Asia,also known for a big banyan tree which is formed over 6 acres. people here known for their devotional beliefs. Sai baba temple of here has got the name as second Shirdi, which is recognized by the people across a.p and other states also. Temples in Koratla The Koti Navadurga, Shiva Markandeya temple (which was build with 1 crore of Printed Durag coins)and Ayyappa Temple.And five rice mills are most popular.hjk

[edit] References

  1. ^ List of Sub-Districts. Census of India. Retrieved on 2007-05-29.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Koratla
  3. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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pesonalities: citizens of korutla always remember DR.Y.Manohar Rao ,a doctor by profession and a humanitarian by values.he was instrumental in construction of saibaba temple.he is known for his simplicity and professional skills.he is the founder of KORUTLA HOSPITAL.he is well known as 'doctor saheb' in and around korutla.he rendered yeomen service to the poor and needy.he is survived by wlfe,mrs jayaprada devi,a son and a daughter.