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Country | India | ||
State | Andhra Pradesh | ||
District(s) | Vizianagaram | ||
Population | 19,352 (2001[update]) | ||
Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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• 190 metres (620 ft) |
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Nelli-marla (Telugu: నెల్లిమర్ల) is a census town and Mandal located in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh state in south India.[1]
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Nellimarla is located on the banks of Champavathi River at . It has an average elevation of 190 metres (626 ft).
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Nellimaria had a population of 19,352. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Nellimaria has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 54%. In Nellimaria, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Nellimarla Mandal had a population of 73,753 in 2001. Males constitute 36,657 of the population and females 37,096. Nellimarla has an average literacy rate of 51%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 41%.
List of Members of Legislative Assembly:
Nellimarla jute mill is one of the largest jute mills in Andhra Pradesh. It has Mr. Jagdish Sarda as its chairman.It is a sacking unit also known as Golden Mill sometime ago.Its sacks are of premium quality and one of the best in India. It is also one of the largest livlihood provider in these regions.
The Denkada Anicut[3] was constructed across River Champavathi during 1965-1968. The Project is located near Saripalli village, Nellimarla Mandal. The Project utilizes 0.640 TMC of the available water. The Ayacut of 5,153 Acres has been stabilised in Denkada and Bhogapuram Mandals of Vizianagaram District.
C.K.M.G.J College has been training some brilliant and hard working students. It also organizes games every year at the college and school levels.
Nellimarla is also famous for Foot Ball players.
Nellimarla is especially famous for games and sports in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. It has a play ground beside the Champavathi river.
Maharaja's Institute of Medical Sciences was established in 2003 here. "alugolu high school" from which many famous people came
Moida is a village panchayat near Nellimarla ruled by the Penumatsa Zamidars. Sri Penumatsa Sambasiva Raju the longest serving MLA is from this hamlet. His second son Dr Suryanaryana Raju is the pilla zamindar of Moida.
State Bank of India has a branch in Nellimarla.
There are post offices at Nellimarla, Moida and Ramatheertham. Sri. Varahagiri Venkata Giri who is known as 4th president of india was a union leader of Nellimarla Jutemill.
There are 33 revenue villages and 28 panchayats in Nellimarla mandal.[4]
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