Atmakur is a town in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality in Atmakur mandal.[2] The town is the headquarters of Atmakur mandal and Assembly Constituency.
Atmakur
Atmakur | |
|---|---|
.svg)  Atmakur Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°37′00″N 79°37′00″E / 14.6167°N 79.6167°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nellore district |
| Mandal | Atmakur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Atmakur Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.28 km2 (1.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 29,419 |
| • Density | 6,900/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AP26 |
Governance
editCivic administration
Atmakur Municipal Council is the seat of local government which administers Kavali town.
Politics
Atmakur (Assembly constituency) is an assembly constituency of Andhra Pradesh. Present Member of the Legislative Assembly Anam Ramanarayana Reddy [3]from Telugu Desam Party and Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy[4] from Telugu Desam party (TDP)
Prominent people
editSri Abhinava Ranganatha Parakala Swami (1884–1966), renowned philosopher of Vedanta and scholar of Sanskrit, head of the Mysore Parakala Matha for 41 years. He was known earlier as Atmakur Rangacharya.[5]
Ganga China Kondaiah, freedom fighter and communist party leader, first MLA of Atmakur in Madras and Andhra joint state.[6]
Motapothula Sankar Reddy, freedom fighter and communist party leader served as a President Atmakur Grama Panchayat for 22 years. He was the founder and president of Cooperative Marketing society, Coperative Urban bank and Cooperative house building society. He also established Land Mortagage Bank (LMB), Leather society, Fisherman society and Labor Contract society etc.[7]
Atmakur Venkata Subbaiah Naidu served as a Head Village Administrative Officer for 25 years.[8]
Education
editThe primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[9][10] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.
Transport
editRoadways
editThe town is well connected by multiple modes of transport, including bus, train, and air travel. Below are the details on how to reach Atmakur.
Road (Bus):
editAtmakur is connected to Nellore and other parts of Andhra Pradesh through an extensive road network. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) runs regular buses to and from Atmakur to major cities like Nellore, Tirupati, Chennai, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad.
Nellore to Atmakur: Buses run frequently (Every 20 minutes) , with a travel time of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Chennai to Atmakur: Buses are available, taking about 5 to 6 hours.Buses operate regularly and are available throughout the day, offering both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned options.
Hyderabad to Atmakur: Long-distance buses connect the two cities, and the journey takes around 9 to 11 hours.Buses operate regularly and are available throughout the day, offering both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned options.
Bangalore to Atmakur: Direct buses are available from Bangalore, and the travel time is approximately 7 to 9 hours. Buses operate regularly and are available throughout the day, offering both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned options
Railways
editThough Atmakur itself does not have a railway station, the nearest major railway station is Nellore Railway Station, which is approximately 60 km away.
Nellore Railway Station: Serves as a hub for trains coming from Chennai, Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vijayawada, and other parts of India. From Nellore, buses and taxis are available to reach Atmakur.
Atmakur Railway Station - Work in Progress The Atmakur Railway Station is currently under development as part of the Nadikudi–Srikalahasti railway line, a new railway line that will significantly enhance rail connectivity in the region. Once completed, the Atmakur station will serve as an important stop along this line, connecting Atmakur to major cities in Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
The Nadikudi–Srikalahasti railway line is a new project aimed at improving transportation across Andhra Pradesh. It will connect Nadikudi in the Guntur district to Srikalahasti in the Chittoor district, passing through Atmakur in Nellore district. This line is expected to boost the local economy by facilitating easier movement of goods and passengers. Once completed, trains on this route will reduce travel time and improve accessibility to Atmakur. [11]
Air
editThe nearest airports to Atmakur are:
Tirupati International Airport (150 km): The closest major airport with domestic flights to cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore.
Chennai International Airport (200 km): The nearest international airport, offering flights to various domestic and international destinations.
Nellore Airport (Proposed): A new airport is under construction near Nellore, which will provide better air connectivity to Atmakur once operational. From these airports, you can reach Atmakur by hiring taxis or taking buses.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ^ "Revenue Setup". Official website of Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District. National Informatics Centre. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/assembly/andhra-pradesh/atmakur-constituency-result-1115
- ^ https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha/andhra-pradesh/nellore-constituency-result-1522
- ^ https://www.spsrnellore.com/2011/09/atmakur.html
- ^ https://www.spsrnellore.com/2011/09/atmakur.html
- ^ https://www.spsrnellore.com/2011/09/atmakur.html
- ^ "Atmakur".
- ^ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nadikudi%E2%80%93Srikalahasti_section&oldid=1240275032