Rajampet

Rajampet
రాజంపేట
Town
Rajampet

Location in Andhra Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 14°11′42″N 79°09′29″E / 14.195°N 79.158°ECoordinates: 14°11′42″N 79°09′29″E / 14.195°N 79.158°E
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
Region Rayalaseema
District kadapa
Talukas Rajampet
Elevation 139 m (456 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 47,220
Languages
 • Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 516115
Telephone code +91–8565
Vehicle registration AP–04
Website Rajampet Municipality

Rajampet is a town located in Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh State in India. It was recently upgraded to a municipality.

History

A town whose history is traceable to 600 AD with traces of Buddhism with the excavations that have taken place in Tallapaka, India. Nandalur and Konduru Thippa was later under the rule of Kakatiyas, cholas and finally under the rule of Matli Rajas.'whose heritage is residing at ramnagar,rajampet with the names 1) Matli Naresh & 2)Matli Harikrishna Born to Matli Venkataramana and often these people were adressed by their nick-names as matli dhoravaaru(matli rajas). A chola king called "Karikalavan" has de-forested and established a township with Pothapi as the capital. This area came to be known as "Karipa" and later Cuddapah after the king Karikalavan (See the Andhrula Charitra - published by Visalandhra Publishing House). In 19 August 2010, Cuddapah was renamed to Kadapa during the term of the late Dr.Y.S.Rajashekar Reddy to reflect the local pronunciation of the name. This District was uniquely spelt by the British (Another like spelt District is Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu).

The chain of towns and villages named after woman with a surfix pet(habitation) is the peculiar phenomenon that is found here. e.g., Rajamma, Pullamma, Achamma, Yellamma are some among them. Another peculiarity in the names are agraharams with surfix Puram(again habitation) e.g.,Gopamamba Puram, Kitchamamba Puram, Kumpini(Company i.e., East India Company) Puram., Madana Gopala Puram, and Seshamamba Puram are some to quote. Villages with a surfix of Kandrikas and Podus are common around Kodur.

Geography

Rajampet is located at 14°11′00″N 79°10′00″E / 14.1833°N 79.1666°E. It has an average elevation of 139 meters.

Economy

Rajampet is well known for Orchards. Mango, Lemon, Banana, Papaya etc. are the main orchards here. Commercial crops like Groundnut, Gingilee, Sunflower and Turmeric are notable crops.

Industry Rajampet and its suburbs are known for Industries like Narayanadri Steels (which is located by Venkatarajampet village), and Thippayapalle, Manisreni Ferro Alloys, Anantharajupet. Pullampet, Puttanavaripalle, Boyanapalle, Madhavaram and Kondamachupalle are the villages around Rajampet where the activity of weaving is the main source of living and the hand loom sarees that are made here are marketed with the brand name "Venkatagiri Sarees"

Mines and geology Rajampet is famous for its china clay, which is consigned to various ceramic factories like Johnson and Johnson, Parry India Limited, Regency Ceramics etc., Barytes of Mangampet are known for its quality. Iron Ore deposits are being surveyed in Annasamudram, Mantapampalle etc., The Union Minister of State for Steel is putting his efforts to start mining activity as well as an Industry form the Ministry in this Rajampet Parliamentary Constituency.

Local governanace

Rajampet is one of the biggest towns in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India. The Rajampet Parliamentary Constituency extends from Nellore in the East to Kolar(Karnataka) in the West. It is the headquarters of 1. Rajampet Parliament Constituency(Template:Loksabha) 2. Legislative Assembly Constituency (MLA) and 3. Revenue Division with a Sub-Collectorate.

MP - Peddireddy Midhunreeddy MLA- Meda Mallikarjuna Reddy RDO - Prabhakar Pillai

Tourism

Sri Soumyanatha
Annamayya statue at Rajampet

Mannur, Talapaka and Pottapi villages are pilgrim places. Nandalur, about 11 km away. is the temple of Soumyanatha Swami (temple of the Moon). Buddhist Caves are situated near this temple locally known as "Sudda Gavi Boudha Aramam". Hatyarala known as Attirala with a rare Pagoda of Parasurama Temple, Temples of Lord Shiva Known as Thretheswara and Lord Vishnu in the name of Gadadhara on a hillock and the lake that never dries up located on the banks of the river Cheyyar. Kanyakaparameswari Temple, which is located in middle of town, having more than 100 years history for this temple. Many other temples include Bhuvanagiri Narasimha Swamy' Temple, Marammatalli temple, Panchamukheswara swamy Temple, Kanakarudramma temple Temple,Sri Chowdeswari Temple etc.

Tallapaka, the place of birth of the Saint Poet Annamacharya is also famous. Rajampet believed to be the place of birth of poet Bammera Pothana the scribe of Bhagavatham and also of Rama Raja Bhushanudu one of the eight renowned poets of Sri Krishna Deva Raya's Bhuvana Vijaayam (Ashta Diggajas) is adored with rich sculpture. There also Matts and Ashrams namely Sankar Mutt, Anubhava Mantapam, Chinmayaranyam etc.Bhaktha kannappa was born about 2kms far from Rajampet.

Education

There are numerous schools and colleges in Rajampet.

Sports 

  *Smt.Vasumathi was played in International volleyball team from India.
  *Dr Krishnaiah Nettem was one of the best volleyball player in the Rajampet. 
  *He represented as a captain in Sri Venkateswara University team. 
  *He also played in National level volleyball tournaments.

Infrastructure

Transportation

People who go to tirupati from Hyderabad pass through this town

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  2. ↑ http://www.aitsap.org

External links

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14°11′00″N 79°10′00″E / 14.1833°N 79.1666°E