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'''Tadipatri''' or '''Tadpatri''' is a town in [[Anantapur district]] of the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the mandal headquarters of Tadipatri [[mandal]] in [[Anantapur revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Anantapur District Mandals|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India|accessdate=6 June 2017|pages=378|format=PDF}}</ref> It is located at the border of [[Kurnool district]] and [[Kadapa district]]. The ancient world-famous [[Chintala Venkataramana Temple]] sprawling over five acre area is located in Tadipatri. From Tadipatri town at a distance of 1 kilometre, overlooking the [[Penna River]], the Bugga Ramalingeswara Temple is located which is remarkable for a Lingam seated on a pedestal that is perpetually filled with water from a small spring.<ref>http://www.anantapuramu.ap.gov.in/touristPlacesReport.apo</ref>
'''Tadipatri''' is a city in [[Anantapur district]] of the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]] at the border of [[Nandyal district|Nandyala district]] and [[Kadapa district]]. It is a Selection Grade Municipality City Council. Tadipatri is a headquarters of [[Tadipatri mandal]] in [[Anantapur revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Anantapur District Mandals|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India|access-date=6 June 2017|pages=378}}</ref> The [[Chintala Venkataramana Temple]] is located on a five-acre site in Tadipatri. The [[Bugga Ramalingeswara temple|Bugga Ramalingeswara Temple]] is located one kilometer from the city, overlooking the [[Penna River]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.anantapuramu.ap.gov.in/touristPlacesReport.apo |title=::anantapuramu:: |access-date=13 June 2016 |archive-date=5 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305054929/http://www.anantapuramu.ap.gov.in/touristPlacesReport.apo |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
Tadipatri city’s name originated from Tallapalle. It was developed and renamed as Tadipatri by [[Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu I]] of the [[Pemmasani Nayaks]], who made this city his seat of government and later developed as a major city in Anantapur district.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|last=Sriramamurty|first=Y.|title=Journal of the Andhra Historical Society, Volume 30, Parts 1-4|date=1964|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pgDjAAAAMAAJ|pages=92|chapter=History of the Pemmasani Family|publisher=Andhra Historical Research Society}}:</ref>

{{Empty section|date=January 2017}}


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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[[File:Tadipatri Municipal Office.JPG|thumb|New Municipal Office of Tadipatri]]
[[File:Tadipatri Municipal Office.JPG|thumb|New Municipal Office of Tadipatri]]


Tadipatri municipality is the civic body of the city. It is a ''First grade municipality'', constituted in the year 1920 and is spread over an area of {{convert|7.46|km2|mi2|abbr=on}} and has 34 election wards.<ref name="civicbody1">{{cite web|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs|url=http://www.dtcp.ap.gov.in/webdtcp/pdf/List%20of%20ULBs.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=23 June 2016|format=PDF}}</ref>
Tadipatri municipality is the civic body of the city. It is a so-called first-grade municipality, constituted in 1920. It is spread over an area of {{convert|7.46|km2|mi2|abbr=on}} and has 36 election wards.<ref name="civicbody1">{{cite web|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs|url=http://www.dtcp.ap.gov.in/webdtcp/pdf/List%20of%20ULBs.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>


[[File:Tadipatri-Ward-Sachivalayam.jpg|thumb|Tadipatri-Ward-Sachivalayam]]
[[File:Tadipatri-Ward-Sachivalayam.jpg|thumb|Tadipatri-Ward-Sachivalayam]]
The [[municipality]] of the town oversees the civic needs like, water supply, sewage, garbage collection etc. It also implements strict ban on the use of plastic.<ref>{{cite news|title= Tadipatri sets a real example
The [[municipality]] of the city oversees the civic needs like, water supply, sewage, garbage collection etc. It also implements strict ban on the use of plastic.<ref>{{cite news|title= Tadipatri sets a real example
|url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/tadipatri-sets-a-real-example/article3169198.ece|location=Andhra Pradesh, India|work=The Hindu|date=25 March 2006
|url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/tadipatri-sets-a-real-example/article3169198.ece|location=Andhra Pradesh, India|work=The Hindu|date=25 March 2006
}}</ref> In 2015, S.Shiva Ram Krishna was awarded ''Green Leaf Awards 2015'' in the category of ''Best Municipal Commissioner'', which was organised by ''NGO Sukuki Exnora''.<ref>{{cite news|title=TS and AP NGOs sweep Green Leaf awards|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-06-08/TS-and-AP-NGOs-sweep-Green-Leaf-awards-155893|accessdate=13 March 2016|work=The Hans India|date=8 June 2015}}</ref>
}}</ref> In 2015, S.Shiva Ram Krishna was awarded ''Green Leaf Awards 2015'' in the category of ''Best Municipal Commissioner'', which was organised by ''Revanth Nagaruru''.<ref>{{cite news|title=TS and AP NGOs sweep Green Leaf awards|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-06-08/TS-and-AP-NGOs-sweep-Green-Leaf-awards-155893|access-date=13 March 2016|work=The Hans India|date=8 June 2015}}</ref>


=== Population ===
=== Population ===


As of the 2001 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tadipatri had a population of 86,641. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tadipatri has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 44%. In Tadipatri, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
As of the 2001 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tadipatri had a population of 86,641. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tadipatri has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 44%. In Tadipatri, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
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[[File:Daily-Login-Sashank-2020-June-25.jpg|thumbnail|NH 67 - Road from Gooty to Tadipatri]]
[[File:Daily-Login-Sashank-2020-June-25.jpg|thumbnail|NH 67 - Road from Gooty to Tadipatri]]


The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Tadipatri bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |accessdate=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archivedate=22 March 2016 }}</ref> [[State Highway 30 (Andhra Pradesh)|State Highway 30]] passes through Tadipatri, which connects [[Anantapur]] and [[Bugga]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Brief of Roads|url=http://aproads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=1&oId=11|website=Roads and Buildings Department|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=22 February 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310115719/http://aproads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=1&oId=11|archivedate=10 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Tadipatri railway station is classified as a ''D–category'' station in the [[Guntakal railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Category of Stations over Guntakal Division|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,353,1280,1349|website=South Central Railway zone|publisher=Portal of Indian Railways|accessdate=22 February 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315232254/http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1%2C291%2C353%2C1280%2C1349|archivedate=15 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Tadipatri bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref> [[State Highway 30 (Andhra Pradesh)|State Highway 30]] passes through Tadipatri, which connects [[Anantapur]] and [[Bugga]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Brief of Roads|url=http://aproads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=1&oId=11|website=Roads and Buildings Department|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=22 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310115719/http://aproads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do?dt=1&oId=11|archive-date=10 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Tadipatri railway station is classified as a ''C–category'' station in the [[Guntakal railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Category of Stations over Guntakal Division|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,353,1280,1349|website=South Central Railway zone|publisher=Portal of Indian Railways|access-date=22 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315232254/http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1%2C291%2C353%2C1280%2C1349|archive-date=15 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
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Some of the finest carvings of the early Vijayanagara period are from Tadipatri, a treasure-house of fine Vijayanagara sculpture.<ref>{{cite news
Some of the finest carvings of the early Vijayanagara period are from Tadipatri, a treasure-house of fine Vijayanagara sculpture.<ref>{{cite news
|title= History and culture of the Andhras
|title= History and culture of the Andhras
|url = https://books.google.com/books?ei=C9zxU__uH47joATVp4DwCg&id=HTluAAAAMAAJ&dq=history+and+culture+of+andhras&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Tadipatri
|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=HTluAAAAMAAJ&q=Tadipatri
| location=Andhra Pradesh, India
| location=Andhra Pradesh, India
| work=Modali Nāgabhūṣaṇaśarma, Mudigonda Veerabhadra Sastry, Cīmakurti Śēṣagirirāvu, Telugu University (Hyderabad, India). Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rau Vijnana Sarvaswa Sakha
| work=Modali Nāgabhūṣaṇaśarma, Mudigonda Veerabhadra Sastry, Cīmakurti Śēṣagirirāvu, Telugu University (Hyderabad, India). Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rau Vijnana Sarvaswa Sakha
|date=1995
|date=1995
}}</ref>
|isbn = 9788186073070}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the ''School Education Department'' of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department |url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |accessdate=7 November 2016 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archivedate=27 December 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal |url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |website=www.ap.gov.in |accessdate=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |archivedate= 7 November 2016 }}</ref> The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the ''School Education Department'' of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department |url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archive-date=27 December 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal |url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |website=www.ap.gov.in |access-date=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |archive-date= 7 November 2016 }}</ref> The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu


== Notable personalities ==
== Notable personalities ==
* [[Moola Narayana Swamy]] – He founded [[Vauhini Studios]], which was supposed to be the largest cine studio in Asia during the 1940s.
* [[Moola Narayana Swamy]] – He founded [[Vauhini Studios]], which was a large cine studio during the 1940s.
* Kadiri Venkata Reddy (K.V.Reddy) - A prominent film director that had films like Bhakta Potana, Yogi Vemana, Patala Bhairavi and Maya Bazaar.


== See also ==
== See also ==

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Tadipatri
Tadipatri - Sri Chintala Venkataramana Temple
Tadipatri - Sri Chintala Venkataramana Temple
Nickname: 
Tadpatri
Tadipatri is located in Andhra Pradesh
Tadipatri
Tadipatri
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 14°55′N 78°01′E / 14.92°N 78.02°E / 14.92; 78.02
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictAnantapur
Area
 • Total
7.46 km2 (2.88 sq mi)
 • Rank28
Elevation
229 m (751 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
178,171
 • Rank28
 • Density24,000/km2 (62,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
515411
ISO 3166 codeIN-AP
Vehicle registrationAP - 02
Websitetadipatri.cdma.ap.gov.in/en

Tadipatri is a city in Anantapur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh at the border of Nandyala district and Kadapa district. It is a Selection Grade Municipality City Council. Tadipatri is a headquarters of Tadipatri mandal in Anantapur revenue division.[2] The Chintala Venkataramana Temple is located on a five-acre site in Tadipatri. The Bugga Ramalingeswara Temple is located one kilometer from the city, overlooking the Penna River.[3]

Etymology

[edit]

Tadipatri city’s name originated from Tallapalle. It was developed and renamed as Tadipatri by Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu I of the Pemmasani Nayaks, who made this city his seat of government and later developed as a major city in Anantapur district.[4]

Geography

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Tadipatri is located at 14°55′N 78°01′E / 14.92°N 78.02°E / 14.92; 78.02.[5] Its average elevation is 223 metres or 731 feet. Tadipatri lies on the southern bank of Pennar River. Due to Mid Pennar Dam constructed upstream, the section of river in Tadipatri is usually dry throughout the year. Tadipatri is rich in cement grade limestone deposits. The limestone reserves are extending in a triangle from Tadipatri in Anantapur district to Kamalapuram in Kadapa district and Bethamcherla in Kurnool district.

Penna River - Tadipatri

The rocks in Tadipatri area are part of the Lower Cuddapah Supergroup. It consists of dolomite, limestone and shale.[6]

Demographics

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As of 2011 Census of India, Tadpatri had a population of 108,171.[1]

Governance

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Civic Administration

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New Municipal Office of Tadipatri

Tadipatri municipality is the civic body of the city. It is a so-called first-grade municipality, constituted in 1920. It is spread over an area of 7.46 km2 (2.88 sq mi) and has 36 election wards.[7]

Tadipatri-Ward-Sachivalayam

The municipality of the city oversees the civic needs like, water supply, sewage, garbage collection etc. It also implements strict ban on the use of plastic.[8] In 2015, S.Shiva Ram Krishna was awarded Green Leaf Awards 2015 in the category of Best Municipal Commissioner, which was organised by Revanth Nagaruru.[9]

Population

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As of the 2001 India census,[10] Tadipatri had a population of 86,641. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tadipatri has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 44%. In Tadipatri, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

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On 10 September 1976, an industrial estate was established under APIIC in 9.09 acres (3.68 ha).[11]

Transport

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Tadipatri Bus Depot
Tadipatri Railway Station
NH 67 - Road from Gooty to Tadipatri

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Tadipatri bus station.[12] State Highway 30 passes through Tadipatri, which connects Anantapur and Bugga.[13] Tadipatri railway station is classified as a C–category station in the Guntakal railway division of South Central Railway zone.[14]

Culture

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Art and architecture

Tadipatri - Sri Chintala Venkataramana Temple

Some of the finest carvings of the early Vijayanagara period are from Tadipatri, a treasure-house of fine Vijayanagara sculpture.[15]

Education

[edit]

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[16][17] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu

Notable personalities

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 June 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Anantapur District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. p. 378. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  3. ^ "::anantapuramu::". Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  4. ^ Sriramamurty, Y. (1964), "History of the Pemmasani Family", Journal of the Andhra Historical Society, Volume 30, Parts 1-4, Andhra Historical Research Society, p. 92:
  5. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Tadpatri
  6. ^ "Geological Excursion to Belum Caves & adjoining places, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India" (PDF). P.R.C Phani, Earth Science India. Andhra Pradesh, India. 1999.
  7. ^ "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Tadipatri sets a real example". The Hindu. Andhra Pradesh, India. 25 March 2006.
  9. ^ "TS and AP NGOs sweep Green Leaf awards". The Hans India. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  10. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  11. ^ Narasaiah, M. Lakshmi (1 January 1999). Growth And Performance Of Small Scale Industry. Discovery Publishing House. p. 50. ISBN 9788171414680.
  12. ^ "Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  13. ^ "Brief of Roads". Roads and Buildings Department. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  14. ^ "Category of Stations over Guntakal Division". South Central Railway zone. Portal of Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  15. ^ "History and culture of the Andhras". Modali Nāgabhūṣaṇaśarma, Mudigonda Veerabhadra Sastry, Cīmakurti Śēṣagirirāvu, Telugu University (Hyderabad, India). Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rau Vijnana Sarvaswa Sakha. Andhra Pradesh, India. 1995. ISBN 9788186073070.
  16. ^ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  17. ^ "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.