Kurli, Andhra Pradesh
| Kurli | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Kurli  Kurli Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°16′34.48″N 78°11′47.68″E / 14.2762444°N 78.1965778°ECoordinates: 14°16′34.48″N 78°11′47.68″E / 14.2762444°N 78.1965778°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Anantapur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 3,412 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | AP- |
Kurli is a village which is to the south of Pulivendula in Talupula mandal of Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.
Geography
Its latitude is 14°16′34.48″N 78°11′47.68″E / 14.2762444°N 78.1965778°E.
Demographics
According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Kurli village is as follows:[1]
- Total Population: 3,412 in 866 Households
- Male Population: 1,717 and Female Population: 1,695
- Children Under 6-years of age: 421 (Boys - 208 and Girls - 213)
- Total Literates: 1,438
History
Kurli was governed by a feudal lord, Kurli Ramalinga Reddy, who hailed from Pulivendula region. He controlled the feudatory of Kurli and neighboring villages. He was the magistrate of Kurli village during the British rule and post- Indian Independence. He was known to be a popular, pious, and powerful leader in Rayalaseema and had great respect from the people of this region. He was known as people's leader. Kurli has a historical fort that is known to have been built by the family of Kuril Ramalinga Reddy. The feudal family in this village belongs to the Reddy caste and have the surname 'Kurli' and 'Tarimela' gothram. The families roots have spread to the whole of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.