Shafiya, Sahiti, Soumya, Swathi

Shafiya,
Sahiti,
Soumya,
Swathi

Dr.P.V. Narasimaha Rao Dr.K.Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy
Ex: Prime Minister Ex-Chief Minister

Kurnool pronunciation is a city in Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh state of southern India. It
the administrative seat of Kurnool district. It is the former capital of Andhra State (not Andhra Pradesh
which was carved out of Madras State in 1953. The present day Andhra Pradesh was result of merger o
Nizam, Andhra, parts of Bombay, Madya Pradesh, Orissa and MP regions.
Etymology
The original name of Kurnool was Kandenaolu, literally "lubricating village". Many bullock carts whic
came from far-off places to dig sand in the rivers that ran on both sides of the village stopped t
lubricate their wheels. It became Kurnool when the British took over the town.
History
Kurnool as a village has existed for 2000 years. It is the only inhabited place between two river
Kurnool was a major fort during the reign of the Vijayanagar emperors. There is still a gran
watchtower called Konda Reddy Buruju to testify the glory it enjoyed in Vijayanagar times, but it is no
certain how the watchtower got its name. According to one old story the fort was built by the kin
Konda Reddy.
During the British Raj Kurnool expanded and schools, churches, etc. were built.
Geography
Kurnool is located at 15.83° N 78.05° E. It has an average elevation of 274 metres (898 feet). Kurnool
the first capital city of Andhra Pradesh. Kurnool lies on the banks of River Tungabhadra [A tributary o
River Krishna]. Some Areas in this region face severe drought.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,GRIndia Kurnool had a population of 267,739. Males constitute 51% of th
population and females 49%. Kurnool has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the nation
average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 57%. In Kurnool, 13% of the populatio
is under 6 years of age.
Colleges and schools
 G.Pulla Reddy Engineering College, Kurnool

 Sri Krishna Devaraya University Post Graduate Center, Kurnool (S.K.U.P.G. Center).
 Trinity English Medium School , Ashok Nagar , Sri Krishna Colony , Kurnool.
 Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool
 Silver Jubilee Government Degree College, B-Camp
 G.Pulla Reddy Pharmacy College
 G.Pulla reddy Dental college.
 Safa College of Engineering and Technology.
 K.V.R Govt college for Women
 Vasavi College for Women
 Coles college
 Osmania College
 Hazeera College
 Government Junior College, Kurnool Town
 Ideal English School, Osmania College Road
 Government Junior College, B-Camp, Kurnool
 Government HighSchool for Boys , B-camp Kurnool
 Coles Memorial Junior College & High School, Gowli Street, Kurnool
 Cattamanchi Ramalingareddy Residential School
 Montessori High School, Vidya Nagar.
 Montessori High School, A-Camp.
 Sri Lakshmi High School, Narasinga Rao Peta.
 St Joseph's English School, N.R.Pet, Kurnool.
 St Joseph's Junior College, Sunkesula Road, Kurnool.
 St Joseph's Degree College, Sunkesula Road, Kurnool.
 St. Joseph's PG College, Sunkesala Road, Kurnool.
 Ravindra high school , Krishna nagar.
 Sister Stanislas English School, Sunkesala Road, Kurnool.
 Municipal High School.
 Nehru Memorial Municipal High School.
 Sri PottiSreeramulu Memorial Municipal High School , Bandimetta, Kurnool.
 Government Degree College for Men.
 STBC College.
 Ravindra Vidya Nikethan High School, Abbas Nagar, Kurnool.
 Ravindra Vidya Nikethan Residential High School, Venkayapalle, Kurnool.
 Adarsha Vidya petam High School, Abbas Nagar, Kurnool
 Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Shankal Bhagh,N.R.peta,Kurnool.
 Vivekanandha Bala Vidya Mandhir.
 Keshava Reddy Talent School.
 Narayana Group of Institutes Opp: Zilla Parishad & Gayathri Estate
 Ratnam Junior College, Bhupal Residency Complex
 Rayalaseema public school,Madhavanagar.
 Shantiniketan junior college, Kurnool.
Temples
 Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt on banks of Tungabhadra River

 Sri Vyasraj Mutt near King Market
 Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Ashok Nagar
 Ganesh Temple, near Ganesh Nagar
 Satya Narayan Temple, near Dev Nagar
 Swamy Ayyappa Temple, Bhaskar Nagar, (Near Abdhulla Khan Estate), Kurnool.
 Ayappaswami Temple, near Ganesh Nagar, besides KC canal
 Vignana Mandhir, near B. camp
 Shivaramalayam, near Nandyal Check post, Kurnool.
 Kota Anjaneya Swamy Temple, near old bus stand.
 Nagareswaruni Temple, near old bus stand.
 Kolanu Bharathi temple, one of the most ancient temples of goddess of Saraswathi. Located 2
km of Atmakur village.
 Yellama temple, one of the great goddess temples near Venkayapalli.
 Lord Shiva temple at Jagannadhadhagatta, near Thandhrapadu, Kurnool.
 Lord Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple,Krishna Nagar.
 Jagannatha Gattu Temple, Kurnool.
 Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Balaji Nagar, Near Stantanpuram, Kurnool.
 Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Prakash Nagar, 1st Lane, Kurnool.
 Sri Lalithambika Temple,Venkatadri Nagar,Kurnool.
Major factories
Rayalaseema Paper Mill - which is producing 300 tonnes of paper daily, Asia's largest paper mi
machinery. Sree Rayalseema Alkalies and Allied Chemicals, TGV Group (only working industry
Carbide factory in working stage. Panyam Cements at Cementnager. Priya cements at Boichervu pal
near Garladinne, Peapully mandal.
Transportation
Kurnool is connected to most cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh and to Bangalore and Chennai by th
state road transport corporation (APSRTC). National Highway 7 connects it to Hyderabad (210 km, 3
hours), Anantapur (140 km, 2.5 hours) and Bangalore (360 km, 6 hours). For movement with
Kurnool, there are private city bus services available. However, these are occasional. Auto servic
which is the best service, and rickshaws are also available.
Kurnool lies on the Hyderabad – Bangalore railway line. There are also frequent passenger trains
Hyderabad, Delhi,Chennai,Mumbai and Hubli.The 4 important railway stations in Kurnool District a
Kurnool Town,Adoni,Nandyala and Dhone junction.
Hyderabad is the nearest airport.
Climate
Climate: Tropical
Temperature Range
 Summer: Max 44 °C and Min 31 °C

 Winter: Max 32 °C and Min 19 °C
Rainfall: Seasonal
 Summer season : March - 6th June

 Rainy season : June - Sep
 Winter : Oct - Feb
Major festivals
 Vinayaka Chavithi which can run a week to 10 days.

 Ugadi (Telugu New Year)
 Dasara or Dussehra
 Sri Ramanavami
 Sri Krishna Janmastami
 Holi
 Rakhi
 Eid (Ramzan)
 Christmas
 Bakrid
 Deepavali(In telugu) or Diwali(in Hindi) is prominent among the Gujarati and Jain communit
as well as the local Telugu population
 Ramzan is celebrated with great zeal among Muslims; for 30 days it looks like a feast every day
Places of interest
 Srisailam* - Shiva temple and Hydel power plant (175 km)

 Mantralayam* - Raghavendra Swami Temple (92 km)
 Alampur* - Shiva Temple (25 km approx)
 Mahanandi* - Shiva Temple with natural spring (80 km)
 Ahobilam* - Ahobila Nrisimha Swamy's Temple (90 km approx)
 Belum caves near Banaganapalle (125 km)
 Rollapadu - sanctuary for the Great Indian Bustard - the largest flying bird (60 km)
 Konda Reddy Fort - Central attraction of Kurnool in Kurnool Town (Centre of the city)
 Saibaba Temple* on the banks of river Tungabhadra in Kurnool Town.
 Ayappaswami Temple, near Ganesh Nagar, beside KC canal
 Birla Temple(Satyanarayana Swamy)* near vinayaka ghat in kurnool Town.
 Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy(Ex C.M. of A.P.) Ghat* on the banks of Hundri River in Kurnoo
Town.
 Saibaba Temple* in Pattikonda(70Km approx).
 Yaganti, Near Banaganapalli* - Shiva temple (85 km)
 Kalva-bugga - Natural spring; also don't miss the natural rock formations on the way (27 km)
 Nallamala forest - (Srisailam, Mahanandi and Ahobilam are all located within the forest region)
 Jagannatha Hill - Outskirts of Kurnool(5km)
 Jagannatha Gattu Temple, Kurnool
 madhilatiswami temple near bethamcherla 60kms from kurnool.
 KambagiriSwamy Temple near Dhone.80 Kms from Kurnool
 Brahmagundam (near Veldurthi)-Shiva's temple
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Colleges and schools

 G.Pulla Reddy Engineering College, Kurnool

 Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt on banks of Tungabhadra River

Hyderabad is the nearest airport.

 Summer: Max 44 °C and Min 31 °C

 Summer season : March - 6th June

 Vinayaka Chavithi which can run a week to 10 days.

 Srisailam* - Shiva temple and Hydel power plant (175 km)

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