Kadiri
| Kadiri కదిరి | |
|---|---|
| town & mandal | |
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  Kadiri | |
| Coordinates: 14°07′N 78°10′E / 14.12°N 78.17°ECoordinates: 14°07′N 78°10′E / 14.12°N 78.17°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Anantapur |
| Elevation | 504 m (1,654 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 102,331 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| • Other | Urdu Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 515 591 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 02 RTA HINDUPUR |
Kadiri is a one of the big Revenue Division and big town mandal in the southeastern part of Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in this town, and large number of Hindu pilgrims visit this temple throughout the year. The Thimmamma Marrimaanu (World's Biggest banyan tree spread over 11 acres (4 ha) of land. It got entry in the Guinness Book of Records, 1989). It is located just 25 km away from Kadiri. Kadiri is also known for jasmine flowers (Malle Poolu), Vermilion (Kumkuma), and Silk (Pattu Daaram).
Etymology
The name Kadiri is a vernacular name for the Sanskrit word, Khadri, meaning Canary wood or Indian mulberry (Morinda citrifolia). Legend has it that the Lord Sri Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy has emerged from this tree at this place and hence the name. Chennaraaya swaamy gudi project (C.G project) is located 35 km from this town.
Vedic Epic (e.g. Sri Narasimha Purana)
Bhagwaan Nrsimha or Narasimha at Kadiri is Svaymabhu, meaning, self emenating, from the roots of Khadri tree. The Moolavirat is that of AshtaBaahu Sri Nrsimha (having eight hands) cleaving Hiranyakasipu and transforming into a more protecting persona with Bhakta Prahlada standing beside him, with folded hands, paying obeisances.
Speciality of the deity at this temple: Astonishingly, after the daily Abishekam is performed, the Archa-Vigraha or Deity of Bhagwaan Nrsimha or Narasimha is seen sweating, despite being repeatedly wiped off by the Archakas here
Geography
Kadiri is located at 14°07′N 78°10′E / 14.12°N 78.17°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 504 metres (1653 ft). The temple of popular poet Sri Yogi Vemana is at Katarupalle is only 15 kilometres from this town.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Kadiri had a population of 76,261. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kadiri has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 46%. In Kadiri, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kadiri is one of the few towns in Andhra Pradesh with a large Muslim population of 55% of the town after Hindupur. Hindupur has the largest Muslim population in Anantapur district.
Economy
Kadiri was comparatively is not that much of rich region in Anantapur district till recently in the agriculture sector. Kadiri variety of groundnut is renowned for its yield. Main crops in this region are groundnut and sunflower. NH 205 passes through kadiri Many poor people work in beedi works and supply large quantities of beedis
Administration
Kadiri was a biggest revenue division (taluk) before formation of mandals (taluks were subdivided into mandals as part of administrative reforms carried out in 1980s).
- Present MLA - Kandi Kunta Venkata Prasad (TDP)
- Mohammed Shakir (Indian politician) ex Minister.{YSRCP Constituency In Charge}
- M.S. Partha Sarathi Former MLA
Festivals
Sunni Muslim Community celebrates the annual Urs-E-Sharif of Hazrath Syed Shah Khak-e-Shah Vali (R.A.).
An event carried out every year is the Rathothsavam (Car Festival), on this holy day, a huge Rath (Chariot) with the Lord Lakshmi Narasimha's idol on it is pulled by hundreds of devotees are watched by lakhs of people. Thousands of people arrive from almost all surrounding districts and from Karnataka to watch the event.
Ramadan /Ramzan and Bakrid Festivals is also celebrated grandly as the major population of Kadiri Municipality belongs to Muslim minority community.
Agriculture
- Ground Nut Agriculture Research Centre - Kadiri (Acharya Ranga Agriculture University)
- Sericulture Research Institute - Kutagulla, Kadiri.
Visiting places in and around Kadiri
- Hazrath Syed Shah Khak-e-Shah Vali (R.A.) Dargah
- Dargah Of Chandar Vadan Muhiyyar (R.A.)
- Sri Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple.
- Sri Yogi Vemana Samadhi - Katarupalli
- Batrey Palli Water Falls only on Rainy season its Natural falls.
- Yerradoddi Gangamma.
- Thimmamma Marrimaanu (Biggest Banyan Tree in the world)
- kadiri koneru (nearby temple)
- Alam Khan vali Dargah
- Katarupalli Dargah
- Kutagula Dargah
- Saidanibee Dargah Saidapuram
- Nana Dargah Madanapalle Rd
- Kadiri Forest
- Shahmeer Auliya Dargah - Talupula
Transport
Kadiri is well connected to Guntakal, major railway junction in Anantapur district. Recently, Kadiri got into the mainline, after the 100 year age old MG line is converted into BG. It is also connected to the state capital, with a bi-weekly train. New trains are in the pipe line from July 2011.
Presently the following trains are touching Kadiri towards Tirupati:
- 57476 - Guntakal - Tirupati Passenger (Daily)11.19
- 57478 - Guntakal - Tirupati Passenger (Daily) 23.34
- 12732 - Secunderabad - Tirupati Express (Wed, Thu),06.17
- 12766 - Amaravathi - Tirupati Express (Tue, Fri),02.36
- 12770-Secunderabad-Kacheguda - Tirupati - SC TPTY SF Express (Wed, Sun)02.36
- 17615 - Kacheguda - Madhurai (Sunday) 15.02.PM
From Kadiri towards Guntakal and Secunderabad
- 57477-Tirupati-Guntakal Passenger (Daily) 03.09
- 57475-Tirupati-Guntakal Passenger (Daily) 14.39
- 12731-Tirupati-Secunderabad Express (Wde, Thu) 20.11
- 12765-Tirupati-Amaravathi Express (Tue, Sat) 18.34
- 12769-Tirupathi-Secunderabad-TPTY SC SF EXPRESS (Fri, Sun) 18.33
- 17616 - Madhurai - Kacheguda (Monday) 03.47.AM
Kadiri is on the National High way of Anantapur - Chennai NH 205. And have scores of buses to Chennai, Bangalore, Vijayawada and Hyderabad by RTC buses.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kadiri
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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