Bethamcherla
Encyclopedia
Bethamchurla, known in India as RS Rangapuram, is a census town
and mandal headquarters in the Kurnool district
of Andhra Pradesh
, India
.
The town is surrounded by lands rich in limestone, dolomite deposits, and flooring stones. These resources played a major role in RS Rangapuram's economic development.
This town is the highest revenue generator for the electrical department in Kurnool District
, as approximately 40-50 small-scale industries line each outgoing road.
Businesses tend to be seasonal and weather-dependent. Mining, for example, must stop when it rains.
Soap stone is milled into Steatite powder, which is used for enhancing the brightness of drafting paper.
At the time of the 2001 India census
, RS Rangapuram had a population of 10,977. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Bethamcherla has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. 62% of males and 38% of females are literate.
centres.
Census town
In India, a census town is one which has:# A minimum population of 5,000# At least 75% of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits# A density of population of at least 400 persons per km2.In Ireland, a census town is;...
and mandal headquarters in the Kurnool district
Kurnool district
Kurnool District is a district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, located in the west-central part of the state on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers. The town of Kurnool is currently the headquarters of the district...
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...
, India
India
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Geography
RS Rangapuram sits at an average elevation of 400 meters (1315 feet). This high elevation largely protects the town against rain damage.The town is surrounded by lands rich in limestone, dolomite deposits, and flooring stones. These resources played a major role in RS Rangapuram's economic development.
Economy
The town was developed by immigrant families from the northern areas of Andhra Pradesh. In particular, the Reddy families took a major role in developing the town into a business centre.This town is the highest revenue generator for the electrical department in Kurnool District
Kurnool district
Kurnool District is a district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, located in the west-central part of the state on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers. The town of Kurnool is currently the headquarters of the district...
, as approximately 40-50 small-scale industries line each outgoing road.
Businesses tend to be seasonal and weather-dependent. Mining, for example, must stop when it rains.
Agriculture
Agriculture is concentrated in the village areas surrounding RS Rangapuram, including Gootypalli, Kottala, Malkapuram, and Kotta Palle. Crops include rice, wheat, vegetables, flowers, and green grass.Stone
Raw material for flooring stones comes from mining areas surrounding the town. Around 400-500 small-scale industries mold this material into polished slabs.Soap stone is milled into Steatite powder, which is used for enhancing the brightness of drafting paper.
Demographics
| Town of Bethamcherla (Population by year) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census year |
Population | Rank | > | ||
| 1971 | |||||
| 1981 | |||||
| 1991 | |||||
| 2001 | |||||
At the time of the 2001 India census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, RS Rangapuram had a population of 10,977. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Bethamcherla has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. 62% of males and 38% of females are literate.
Medical facilities
RS Rangapuram's medical facilities include general hospitals, one veterinary hospital, dispensaries, HIV/Aids centres, and leprosyLeprosy
Leprosy or Hansen's disease is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Named after physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen, leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract; skin lesions...
centres.
Government schools
ZP High school is a very old school which was constructed by the government.Features
The town is an important site for religious pilgrims. Among its ten temples, Maddileti Swamy is one of the most famous. Another hilltop temple is known for its view of surrounding lands.By road
- Bus: 6 hours travel from Hyderabad; 8 hours travel from Bangalore
- Car: 5 hours travel from Hyderabad; 7 hours travel from Bangalore
By air
- Nearest domestic airport: Cuddapah Airport (4 hours travel by road)
- Nearest international airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad (6 hours travel by road); Bangalore International Airport, Bangalore (8 hours travel by road)