Anakapalle
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Anakapalle is a town and Municipality
in the Visakhapatnam district
of Andhra Pradesh
, a state in India
.
The Anakapalle town is famous for its jaggery
market. Its market is ranked second in India in terms of jaggery imports/exports. Anakapalle is also a very busy and famous business center in this region. Many people from the rural areas around the town cites Anakapalle as their destination for their shopping and medical needs.
(ancient Orissa),different dynasties ruled this region i.e Chedi dynasty of Kalinga(Orissa),Eastern Ganga dynsaty of Orissa,Surya vamsi Gajapati of Orissa, Kakatiya, and Qutub Shahi empires. Around 1450, Appala Raju
took over the rule of region under the Nawab of Arcot, with Anakapalle as his fortified headquarters. The saga of Anakapalle starts with a historian named "Tallapragada" place and found that Anakapalle. This was proved from the historical evidences found on Bojjana Konda. Satavahanas, Vishnukundans, Gajapathi's, Vijayanagara Samrats, Golkonda Samanta Rajulu ruled this place.
Its alias names are Aniankapalli, Anekaphalle, Vijaypuri,Veniapalii,Kanakapuri, Bellampatnam, and Anakapalli. It is located by the side of a holy Sarada River
. These historic monuments are of great interest to tourists. During the Independence struggle of India, many prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi
and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
visited Anakapalle. It is around 34 km in distance from Vishakapatnam.
One of the most significant Buddhist sites in Andhra Pradesh
, Sankaram is located some 3.5 km away from Anakapalle and 41 km away from Visakhapatnam
on the sabbavaram by-pass road. The name Sankaram derives from the term Sangharama. Sankaram is famous for the whole lot of votive stupas, rock-cut caves, brick-built structural edifices, early historic pottery and Satavahana
coins that date back to the 1st century AD. The main stupa here was initially carved out of rock and then covered with bricks
.
In close proximity lies yet another significant Buddhist sites, Bojjanakonda, where you can see a number of images of the Buddha
carved on the rock face of the caves. At Lingalametta,there are hundreds of rock cut monolithic stupas in rows, spread all over the hill. Among other Buddhist attractions here are relic
casket, three chiatya halls, votive platforms, stupas and Vajrayana sculptures. The Vihara
was functional for around a millennium and saw the development of the not only Theravada
form of Buddhism but also Mahayana
and Vajrayana Buddhism.
Despite the majority being Hindu, there is a considerable Muslim and Christian population. There are some Mosques located on Majsid Street and Churches on Pudimadaka Road.
Anakapalle is also known for the nearby ruins of a Buddhist
temple known as Bojjannakonda
, or Sankaram. Thousands of old Buddhist monuments can be seen.
kesav is also main candidate
industry. It is the largest source of jaggery in Southern India and the second largest in India. Velagapudi Steels also owns a steel mill near Anakapalle.
Anakapalli is also an centre of retailing, where brands like H&A have a presence in the market.
and the Kasimkota
, Vizianagram and Chirpurupalle estates. The Anakapalle town had a population of 18,539 in 1901. The municipal council was established in 1878.
As of the 2001 Indian census, Anakapalle had a population of 84,523. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Anakapalle has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
List of Members of Parliament:
List of Rajya Sabha Members:
List of Members of Legislative Assembly:
. The late Kho kho coach Sri. Doddi Apprao lived in this town, and served as PT in AMAA High School and later started his own school in the Name of Dr. MVVS Murthi , Mr. Malli klarjuna Rao, Mr. Chakravarthi, Mrs Gaythri won Gold Medals in various state and national level tournaments.
late Sri Botcha Appa Rao,Bal badminton coach served at AMAL College . AMAL college NCC Cadets Mr.BV Ravi,Sr.Under officer represented RD parade in Delhi(1994),Mr.Vijay Kumar Sodadas Sr.Cadet Capt.3(A)represented AP NCC
In volley ball Mr.Yellapu Madhusudhanarao, Mr.K.Jayram National schoolgames , Mr.K.Harikishore ,Mr D. Siva are playing open nationals.
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in the Visakhapatnam district
Visakhapatnam district
Visakhapatnam district , also known as Visakha Zilla, is an administrative division of Andhra Pradesh, India. The administrative headquarters of the Visakhapatnam District is Visakhapatnam.-Post-Independence:...
of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, a state in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
The Anakapalle town is famous for its jaggery
Jaggery
Jaggery is a traditional unrefined non-centrifugal whole cane sugar consumed in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is a concentrated product of cane juice without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in color...
market. Its market is ranked second in India in terms of jaggery imports/exports. Anakapalle is also a very busy and famous business center in this region. Many people from the rural areas around the town cites Anakapalle as their destination for their shopping and medical needs.
History
The town was originally under the rule of the Kalinga EmpireKalinga (India)
Kalinga was an early state in central-eastern India, which comprised most of the modern state of Orissa/Utkal , as well as the Andhra region of the bordering state of Andhra Pradesh. It was a rich and fertile land that extended from the river Damodar/Ganges to Godavari and from Bay of Bengal to...
(ancient Orissa),different dynasties ruled this region i.e Chedi dynasty of Kalinga(Orissa),Eastern Ganga dynsaty of Orissa,Surya vamsi Gajapati of Orissa, Kakatiya, and Qutub Shahi empires. Around 1450, Appala Raju
Rajus
The Raju are a Telugu caste inhabiting Andhra Pradesh, India.-Etymology:Raju is a Telugu variation of the Sanskrit word Raj and Raja meaning king, prince or lord...
took over the rule of region under the Nawab of Arcot, with Anakapalle as his fortified headquarters. The saga of Anakapalle starts with a historian named "Tallapragada" place and found that Anakapalle. This was proved from the historical evidences found on Bojjana Konda. Satavahanas, Vishnukundans, Gajapathi's, Vijayanagara Samrats, Golkonda Samanta Rajulu ruled this place.
Its alias names are Aniankapalli, Anekaphalle, Vijaypuri,Veniapalii,Kanakapuri, Bellampatnam, and Anakapalli. It is located by the side of a holy Sarada River
Sarada River
River Sarada is a medium-sized river in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India.The geographic coordinates of the river are north latitude 17 25 to 18 17 and east longitude of 82 32 to 83 06.The catchment area of the basin is 2,665 square kilometers...
. These historic monuments are of great interest to tourists. During the Independence struggle of India, many prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , pronounced . 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement...
and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B. R. Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar , popularly also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, political leader, philosopher, thinker, anthropologist, historian, orator, prolific writer, economist, scholar, editor, a revolutionary and one of the founding fathers of independent India. He was also the Chairman...
visited Anakapalle. It is around 34 km in distance from Vishakapatnam.
One of the most significant Buddhist sites in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, Sankaram is located some 3.5 km away from Anakapalle and 41 km away from Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was...
on the sabbavaram by-pass road. The name Sankaram derives from the term Sangharama. Sankaram is famous for the whole lot of votive stupas, rock-cut caves, brick-built structural edifices, early historic pottery and Satavahana
Satavahana
The Sātavāhana Empire or Andhra Empire, was a royal Indian dynasty based from Dharanikota and Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh as well as Junnar and Prathisthan in Maharashtra. The territory of the empire covered much of India from 230 BCE onward...
coins that date back to the 1st century AD. The main stupa here was initially carved out of rock and then covered with bricks
Bricks
Bricks may refer to:* Brick, an artificial stone made by forming clay into rectangular blocks* Brick , a slang term for a device that cannot function due to internal failure...
.
In close proximity lies yet another significant Buddhist sites, Bojjanakonda, where you can see a number of images of the Buddha
Buddha
In Buddhism, buddhahood is the state of perfect enlightenment attained by a buddha .In Buddhism, the term buddha usually refers to one who has become enlightened...
carved on the rock face of the caves. At Lingalametta,there are hundreds of rock cut monolithic stupas in rows, spread all over the hill. Among other Buddhist attractions here are relic
Relic
In religion, a relic is a part of the body of a saint or a venerated person, or else another type of ancient religious object, carefully preserved for purposes of veneration or as a tangible memorial...
casket, three chiatya halls, votive platforms, stupas and Vajrayana sculptures. The Vihara
Vihara
Vihara is the Sanskrit and Pali term for a Buddhist monastery. It originally meant "a secluded place in which to walk", and referred to "dwellings" or "refuges" used by wandering monks during the rainy season....
was functional for around a millennium and saw the development of the not only Theravada
Theravada
Theravada ; literally, "the Teaching of the Elders" or "the Ancient Teaching", is the oldest surviving Buddhist school. It was founded in India...
form of Buddhism but also Mahayana
Mahayana
Mahāyāna is one of the two main existing branches of Buddhism and a term for classification of Buddhist philosophies and practice...
and Vajrayana Buddhism.
Temples
The majority of people are Hindu, and there are a large number of temples spread throughout the town. Some of the most famous Hindu temples are:- Sri Adibethala Seetha Rama Devesthanam: this is a temple to the god Adibethaludu and Seetharamulu Swamy Varu. Dasara, Deepavali, Sriramanavami and Vinayaka Chaviti festivals are held in this temple by the youth.
- Sri Sri Nookambika Ammavari TempleSri Sri Nookambika Ammavari TempleSri Sri Nookambika Ammavari Temple or Sri Nookallamma Ammavaari Devasthanamu is a temple located in Gavarapalem and houses the goddess Nookambika. Appalaraju built this temple to Kakatambika, a family goddess. She would later be called Nookambika or Nookalamma...
: this temple is located in Gavarapalem and houses the goddess Nookambika. Appalaraju built this temple to Kakatambika, a family goddess; she would later be called Nookambika, or NookalammaNookalammaNookallamma is a local deity or Gramadevata popular in Andhra Pradesh State of India.There is a well known temple of Nookambika in Anakapalli town in Vishakapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh.-External links:*...
. On “Kottha Amavasya,” a day before UgadiUgadiYugadi or Ugadi or "Samvatsradi" , Konkani/Marathi: युगादी yugādi, , formed by sandhi of yuga "age" and ādi "beginning": the beginning of an age) is the New Year's Day for the people of the Deccan region of India. It falls on the different day every year because the Hindu calendar is a lunisolar...
, thousands of people from throughout Andhra Pradesh come here for worship. - Gowri Parameswara Temple: another important temple is Gouramma Gudi (the temple of Gouri), where every year in the last week of January people celebrate "Sambaram" a celebration which lasts for 10 days.
- Sathyanarayana Swami temple is situated on the top of a small hill at Kasimkota about 2 km from Anakapalli.
- DevipuramDevipuramDevipuram is a Hindu temple complex located near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Belonging primarily to the Shakta school of Hinduism, it is dedicated to the goddess Sahasrakshi , and her consort Kameshwara .-Overview:Devipuram's primary focus is the Sahasrakshi Meru...
has a famous temple of Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple which is 12 km from Anakapalle. This temple has the distinction of being the world's only temple in the structure of the Sri ChakraSri ChakraThe Sri Chakra or Shri Yantra is a yantra formed by nine interlocking triangles that surround and radiate out from the central point, the junction point between the physical universe and its unmanifest source. It represents the goddess in her form of Shri Lalitha Or Tripura Sundari, "the beauty...
. - Ayyappa Temple(Besides Kanyakaparameswari Temple)
- Peda Ramaswami Temple
- vinayaka temple (sarada nagar)
- China Ramaswami Temple
- Venkateswara Temple
- Santoshimatha Temple
- Kanyakaparameswari Temple
- Kaasi Viswanatha Temple
- Bhogalingeswara Temple
- Jaganthswami Temple
- Venkateswara Swamy Temple(Gandhinagaram)
- Sambashiva Temple
- Shiridi Sai Baba Temple
- Ragavendraswamy Temple
- Anjaneya Swamy Temple
- Sattammathalli Temple
- Shridi sai baba temple at Park center
- Sri Ohm Sakti Ammavaru, Raghuram Colony, Sarvepalli College backside.
Despite the majority being Hindu, there is a considerable Muslim and Christian population. There are some Mosques located on Majsid Street and Churches on Pudimadaka Road.
- Andhra Baptist Church, a Centary Church built by 1st Munciapl Chairman and Commissioner of Anakapalli and developed by CBM Missionares
Anakapalle is also known for the nearby ruins of a Buddhist
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
temple known as Bojjannakonda
Bojjannakonda
Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda are two Buddhist sites which exist on adjacent hillocks near a village called Sankaram. It is located at about 45 km from Vishakhapatnam and just a few kilometers from Anakapalle...
, or Sankaram. Thousands of old Buddhist monuments can be seen.
kesav is also main candidate
Colleges
- A.M.A.L. College
- A.M.A.L. College of Engineering
- Adinarayana Mahila Kalasala (Women's College)
- Dadi Veeru Naidu Degree College
- Dadi Satyanarayana College of Education (B.Ed) (First B.Ed., college in Anakapalle)
- Konathala College of Arts & Science
- Dr. Himasekhar Degree & PG College
- Sai Kulvanth Inter and Degree College
- Dadi Institute of Engineering and Technology (DIET)
- Sarvepalli RadhaKrishnan Junior college
- Samyuktha Degree college
- Samyuktha Junior College
- Srikanya Junior College
- Kite Junior college
Schools
- City Public School/K.N.R.M City EM High School
- Gayathri model high school
- Ammaji Music College
- A.M.A.A.English Medium High School ( First English Medium High school in Rural district)
- J.M.J. High School
- Ideal High school
- Municipal Gavarapalem High School
- Municipal High School
- Municipal Girls High School
- Little Roses High School
- D.A.V. Public School
- Diamonds Convent
- Good Shepherd English Medium High School
- Dr M.V.V.Satyanarayana Memorial Gurajada Public School
- Peddi rajupeta upper primary school
- Prasanthi Nikethan
- Boddeda Gangadhar International School Of Interactive Learning
- J.L. English Medium School
- Bhashyam Public School
- K.A.G. English Medium School
- S.V.N. Public School
- Vasavi Bal Vihar
- Cambridge high school
- Vijay Public School (Sarada Nagar)
- Little Roses High School (Gavarapalem)
- Gurajada Public School (Ring Road)
- Narayana Techno School
- Sri Chaitanya Techno School
Industries
The chief crop cultivated in this region is sugarcane and Anakapalle is well known for its jaggeryJaggery
Jaggery is a traditional unrefined non-centrifugal whole cane sugar consumed in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is a concentrated product of cane juice without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in color...
industry. It is the largest source of jaggery in Southern India and the second largest in India. Velagapudi Steels also owns a steel mill near Anakapalle.
Anakapalli is also an centre of retailing, where brands like H&A have a presence in the market.
Hospitals
- The area hospital Andhra Pradesh Vaidya Vidhana ParishadAndhra Pradesh Vaidya Vidhana ParishadAndhra Pradesh Vaidya Vidhana Parishad is one of the divisions of Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department of Andhra Pradesh Government, India....
is located in Anakapalle. It has a bed capacity for 100 in-patients.
Geography
Anakapalle is located on the banks of River Sarada at 17.68°N 83.02°E. It has an average elevation of 26 metres (85 feet).Demographics
According to Imperial Gazetteer of India, Anakapalle had an area of 297 square miles (769.2 km²) containing 143 villages. The population in 1901 was 165,478, compared with 152,157 in 1891. The Tahsil is entirely Zamindari, being divided among Gode familyGode family
Goday or Gode family is famous Zamindari family in the North East Coastal Andhra Pradesh. They are second richest to Pusapati family of Vizianagaram.Following are the prominent estates ruled by Gode families:* Anakapalle* Embaram...
and the Kasimkota
Kasimkota
Kasimkota is a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Features:* The habitation of Kasimkota constitute of different castes in and around the village. Agriculture is the major occupation depends on the Sarada river bank...
, Vizianagram and Chirpurupalle estates. The Anakapalle town had a population of 18,539 in 1901. The municipal council was established in 1878.
As of the 2001 Indian census, Anakapalle had a population of 84,523. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Anakapalle has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Parliamentary Constituency
Anakapalle is a parliamentary constituency in India.List of Members of Parliament:
- 1952 Lanka Sundaram and Mallu Dora
- 1957,1962 and 1967 - Missula Surya Naraya Murthy.
- 1971, 1977 and 1980 - S.R.A.S. Applanaidu
- 1984 - P. Appala Narasimham
- 1989 and 1991 - Konathala Rama Krishna
- 1996 - Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu
- 1998 - Gudivada Gurunadha Rao
- 1999 - Ganta Srinivasa Rao
- 2004 - Pappala Chalapathi Rao
- 2009 - Sabbam Hari
List of Rajya Sabha Members:
- 1953-62 - Villuri Venkata Ramana
Assembly Constituency
Anakapalle is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh.List of Members of Legislative Assembly:
- 1955 - Beesetti Appa Rao
- 1951 and 1978 - Koduganti Govinda Rao
- 1983 - Raja Kanna Babu
- 1985, 1989, 1994 and 1999 - Dadi Veerabhadra Rao
- 2004 - Konathala Ramakrishna
- 2009 - Ganta Srinivasa Rao(PRP)
Agriculture
Anakapallian's are purely farmers. They produce lot of Rice, Corn, Sugarcane, and all types of vegetables. It is the second biggest Jaggery market in India. So many villages (Thummapala,Nagulapalli, Munagapaka, Thimmarajupeta, Haripalem, Patipalli, Vadrapalli, Thotada and Gavarla Anakapalli) around Anakapalli produces SugarcaneTourist spots around Anakapalle
- Bojjana Konda, a historic place with great monuments and sculptures of Budhdha. This place is also famous for its Koti Lingas. This Tourist spot is just 2 km away from Anakapalle. It is highly crowded on the festival of Kanuma.
- Around 10 km from Anakapalle is Kondakarla Ava. It is the second largest freshwater lake in the state and has been designated an ecotourism destination. Near the lake is a temple dedicated to Shri Dakshina Kasi Visweswara Swamy which houses the largest crystal lingam in the world. There is also a temple for Bhagiradhi ammavaru, where on every dussara 10 days festival will takaplace.
- Anakapalle is known for its seashores such as Mutyalammapalem, Tantadi, and Pudimadaka. Pudimadaka is visited by Hindus during the festival of Kartika Pournami every year.
- Andhra Baptist Church was built by CBCNC in 1895 having five missions Field in Nagulapalli, Yelamanchalli,Tagrampudi, Dibbaplaem,Chodavaram,Vaddadi
Sports
Anakapalle is popularly known for the game of Kho khoKho Kho
Kho Kho is an Indian and Pakistani sport played by teams of twelve players who try to avoid being touched by members of the opposing team, only 9 players of the team enter the field...
. The late Kho kho coach Sri. Doddi Apprao lived in this town, and served as PT in AMAA High School and later started his own school in the Name of Dr. MVVS Murthi , Mr. Malli klarjuna Rao, Mr. Chakravarthi, Mrs Gaythri won Gold Medals in various state and national level tournaments.
late Sri Botcha Appa Rao,Bal badminton coach served at AMAL College . AMAL college NCC Cadets Mr.BV Ravi,Sr.Under officer represented RD parade in Delhi(1994),Mr.Vijay Kumar Sodadas Sr.Cadet Capt.3(A)represented AP NCC
In volley ball Mr.Yellapu Madhusudhanarao, Mr.K.Jayram National schoolgames , Mr.K.Harikishore ,Mr D. Siva are playing open nationals.