Pulivendula
Town in Andhra Pradesh, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pulivendula is a town located in the YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a small town which became 3rd grade municipality in 2008 from nagar Panchayat.
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Pulivendula | |
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.svg) Pulivendula Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°25′10″N 78°13′30″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | YSR Kadapa |
| Talukas | Pulivendula |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Nagar Palika |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.53 km2 (3.29 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 0 |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 65,706 |
| • Density | 7,700/km2 (20,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 516390 |
| Telephone code | 08568 |
| Vehicle registration | AP–04 |
| Website | Pulivendula Municipality |
It is located in Pulivendula mandal and is the headquarters of the Pulivendala revenue division. It is located near Kadiri which is around 40 km Away[3]
Geography
Pulivendula is located at meridian coordinates 14.4167°N 78.2333°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 272 meters (895 feet).
Economy
Uranium mining
On 23 August 2007, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the establishment of a uranium mine and processing plant at Mabbuchintalapalli-Tummalapalle, about 15 km south of Pulivendula, at a total cost of 11.06 billion rupees ($269.9 million). The plant was established by the Uranium Corporation of India. The cornerstone was laid on 20 November 2007, by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.[5][6]
Transport
Pulivendula -Kadiri Road(WEBP)_3
Pulivendula has good infrastructure compared to other places in the Rayalaseema region, maintaining wide roads, an underground drainage system, and a ring road.[7] Pulivendula is connected to Kadapa by a four-lane road similar to a national highway. The nearby villages are connected to Pulivendula by two-lane roads. Bus transport is available from the Dr.YSR bus Terminal And A Railway Track estimated to come soon in the town .
Education
Primary and secondary education is provided by both government-aided and private schools, according to Andhra Pradesh's School Education Department.[8][9] The language of instruction in various schools is English or Telugu. Institutions of higher education in Pulivendula include Loyola Degree College.[10] A new Medical college and Hospital is going to set up in the coming years.[11]
Notable people
- Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy Former Chief minister of United Andhra Pradesh State. The district has been named in his memory.
- Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy Ex: Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh State. President, Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party
References
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