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| Country | India | ||
| State | Andhra Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Krishna | ||
| Population | 50,338 (2001[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Nuzvid (Telugu: నూజివీడు; also called as Nujiveedu) is a mandal and municipality in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 50 km from Vijayawada and 35 km from Eluru. This place is well connected by bus and rail. Nuzvid is well known for its mangos, which are exported world wide.
Nuzvid is a historical fort town in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. It was founded by late Meka Basavarayudu, the chieftain of Rani Rudrama Devi of Orugallu dynasty. The original name of this place said to be "NOOJELAVEEDU".
There was a story behind the establishment of this place. One day the chieftain came to this place with his DOGS for hunting. While he was looking around for the hunt, suddenly he found to his surprise that, his DOGS were being chased by RABBITS! After having witnessed the bravery of the rabits, he realised the power in this soil and has decided to build his fort over here. The "KUKKALA GETU" was built depicting this story. There is a famous and ancient temple called "KOTA MAHA LAKSHMI" temple in the FORT CAMPUS (Near PG Center). The legend has it that "KOTA MAHA LAKSHMI" used to guard the FORT from evil forces and enemies. People used to hear the clinking of anklets of Goddess KOTA MAHA LAKSHMI, during night as she guarded the fort grounds.
The town is famous for Rajahs (Kings), Dasara festival, Chedugudu/Kabaddi (rural sports), basketball and variety of mangoes. Nuzvid Chinna Rasalu (a type of small mango) and Pedda Rasalu (large mangos) are world famous. Each Pedda Rasam mango weighs as much as 3 kg and they are very sweet and tasty.
The first film studio of Tollywood Sobhanachala Studio was established at Chennai by a native of Nuzvid.
The first English-Telugu dictionary was prepared by Sankaranarayana with the financial help of Nuzvid Rajahs.
In Andhra history, the first mutiny was held by Nuzvidians against French colonials. Senior Citizens of Nuzvidu used to say that this place used to have "BURUJU"s with heavily artillery guarding the security. One of such places was "BODIGATTU". People used to listen the heavy sounds of artillery those days from the place now called "DAMADAMAALA THOTHA". Nuzvid soil cultivated rich history, culture and heritage.
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Nuzvid is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 88 metres (288 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Nuzvid had a population of 50,338. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nuzvid has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 63%. In Nuzvid, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Nuzvid is an educational centre for the surrounding areas. Sri Raja Rangarayappa Zilla Parishad High School (SRRZPH School), established 1893, is one of the oldest schools in Andhra Pradesh. Other prominent educational institutions are:
The basketball court in DAR College is well-known, hosting an annual tournament and producing several national and international basketball players.this tournament has been running since 31years,in the olden days those who learn basketball got jobs in public sectors.
During Dussehra festival, Chedugudu Poteelu (a Kabaddi championship) will be held in SRRZP High School.
The following is the list of villages in this mandal. [3]
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