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| Country | India | ||
| State | Andhra Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Visakhapatnam | ||
| Population | 84,523 (2001[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Anakapalle (Telugu: అనకాపల్లి; also known as Anakapalli) is a town and Municipality in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, a state in India.
The Anakapalle town is famous for its jaggery market. Its market is ranked second in India in terms of jaggery imports/exports.[1] Anakapalle is also a very busy and famous business center in this region. Many people from the rural areas around the town cites Anakapalle as their destination for their shopping and medical needs.
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The town was originally under the rule of the Kalinga Empire(ancient Orissa),different dynasties ruled this region i.e Chedi dynasty of Kalinga(Orissa),Eastern Ganga dynsaty of Orissa,Surya vamsi Gajapati of Orissa, Kakatiya, and Qutub Shahi empires. Around 1450, Appala Raju took over the rule of region under the Nawab of Arcot, with Anakapalle as his fortified headquarters. The saga of Anakapalle starts with a historian named "Tallapragada" place and found that Anakapalle. This was proved from the historical evidences found on Bojjana Konda. Satavahanas, Vishnukundans, Gajapathi's, Vijayanagara Samrats, Golkonda Samanta Rajulu ruled this place.
Its alias names are Aniankapalli, Anekaphalle, Vijaypuri,Veniapalii,Kanakapuri, Bellampatnam, and Anakapalli. It is located by the side of a holy Sarada River. These historic monuments are of great interest to tourists. During the Independence struggle of India, many prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar visited Anakapalle. It is around 34 km in distance from Vishakapatnam.
One of the most significant Buddhist sites in Andhra Pradesh, Sankaram is located some 3.5 km away from Anakapalle and 41 km away from Visakhapatnam on the sabbavaram by-pass road. The name Sankaram derives from the term Sangharama. Sankaram is famous for the whole lot of votive stupas, rock-cut caves, brick-built structural edifices, early historic pottery and Satavahana coins that date back to the 1st century AD. The main stupa here was initially carved out of rock and then covered with bricks.
In close proximity lies yet another significant Buddhist sites, Bojjanakonda, where you can see a number of images of the Buddha carved on the rock face of the caves. At Lingalametta,there are hundreds of rock cut monolithic stupas in rows, spread all over the hill. Among other Buddhist attractions here are relic casket, three chiatya halls, votive platforms, stupas and Vajrayana sculptures. The Vihara was functional for around a millennium and saw the development of the not only Theravada form of Buddhism but also Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism.
The majority of people are Hindu, and there are a large number of temples spread throughout the town. Some of the most famous Hindu temples are:
Despite the majority being Hindu, there is a considerable Muslim and Christian population. There are some Mosques located on Majsid Street and Churches on Pudimadaka Road.
Anakapalle is also known for the nearby ruins of a Buddhist temple known as Bojjannakonda, or Sankaram. Thousands of old Buddhist monuments can be seen.[4] kesav is also main candidate
The chief crop cultivated in this region is sugarcane and Anakapalle is well known for its jaggery industry. It is the largest source of jaggery in Southern India and the second largest in India. Velagapudi Steels also owns a steel mill near Anakapalle.[5]
Anakapalli is also a centre of retailing, where brands like H&A have a presence in the market.
Anakapalle is located on the banks of River Sarada at .[7] It has an average elevation of 26 metres (85 feet).
According to Imperial Gazetteer of India,[8] Anakapalle had an area of 297 square miles (770 km2) containing 143 villages. The population in 1901 was 165,478, compared with 152,157 in 1891. The Tahsil is entirely Zamindari, being divided among Gode family and the Kasimkota, Vizianagram and Chirpurupalle estates. The Anakapalle town had a population of 18,539 in 1901. The municipal council was established in 1878.
As of the 2001 Indian census,[9] Anakapalle had a population of 84,523. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Anakapalle has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Anakapalle is a parliamentary constituency in India.
List of Members of Parliament:
List of Rajya Sabha Members:
Anakapalle is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh.
List of Members of Legislative Assembly:[10]
Anakapallian's are purely farmers. They produce lot of Rice, Corn, Sugarcane, and all types of vegetables. It is the second biggest Jaggery market in India. So many villages (Thummapala,Nagulapalli, Munagapaka, Thimmarajupeta, Haripalem, Patipalli, Vadrapalli, Thotada and Gavarla Anakapalli) around Anakapalli produces Sugarcane
Anakapalle is popularly known for the game of Kho kho. The late Kho kho coach Sri. Doddi Apprao lived in this town, and served as PT in AMAA High School and later started his own school in the Name of Dr. MVVS Murthi , Mr. Malli klarjuna Rao, Mr. Chakravarthi, Mrs Gaythri won Gold Medals in various state and national level tournaments. late Sri Botcha Appa Rao,Bal badminton coach served at AMAL College . AMAL college NCC Cadets Mr.BV Ravi,Sr.Under officer represented RD parade in Delhi(1994),Mr.Vijay Kumar Sodadas Sr.Cadet Capt.3(A)represented AP NCC<http://nccindia.nic.in//> Contingent in Ocean to Sky Trekking Expedition in GOA(1994)Adari Narasaih Naidu represented (PO)Represented AMAL College<http://wikimapia.org/144702/AMAL-College-anakapalle/> in OSTE in GOA 1994.Kommoju Suresh (International Power lifter), SC Rly, Under Sports Quota, N.P.Chandra sekhar (National Body Builder) Mr.Adari.Narasinga Rao:First National Kho-Kho player from anakapalli, Five times Mr. Visakha Body Building Champion,Mr.Andhra for Four Times in body building champion, Mr.india silver medalist and bronze medalist. In volley ball Mr.Yellapu Madhusudhanarao, Mr.K.Jayram National schoolgames , Mr.K.Harikishore ,Mr D. Siva are playing open nationals.
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