Why is Guntur famous?
Guntur is known for its chilli, cotton and tobacco exports and has the largest chilli market yard in Asia. The city region is surrounded by many ancient temples and sites that include Kondavidu, Amararama, Caves, Pedakakani.
Where is Guntur situated?
state of Andhra Pradesh
Guntur district is an administrative district in the Coastal Andhra region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The administrative seat of the district is located at Guntur, the largest city of the district in terms of area and population.
What is the old name of Guntur?
Garthapuri
The original Sanskrit name (ancient Vedic culture) for Guntur was Garthapuri. The ‘Agasthyeswara Sivalayam’ in the old city of Guntur is an ancient temple for Siva.
What are the boundaries of Guntur district?
Guntur is one of the districts of Andhra Pradesh bounded by Krishna district and Bay of Bengal in the East, while on its south lies Prakasam district, in the west Mahabubnagar district and Krishna and Nalgonda districts in the North.
What is the climate in Guntur?
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Guntur India. In Guntur, the wet season is hot, oppressive, and overcast and the dry season is sweltering, muggy, and mostly clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 65°F to 105°F and is rarely below 60°F or above 112°F.
What is the oldest place in Guntur?
Mangalgiri. Mangalgiri is located somewhere between Guntur and Vijaywada and it is mostly visited for the old Vaishnavite temples. They are perhaps the oldest ones.
Where is Guntur located in India political map?
Map showing the location of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh….Guntur Location Map,Andhra Pradesh.
| City | Guntur |
|---|---|
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur |
| Total Population | 514,707 |
| Total Male | 257,939 |
What is Guntur and New Guntur?
It takes 3 minutes to travel from Guntur to New Guntur Railway Station….
| Origin | Guntur, Railpet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
|---|---|
| Destination | New Guntur Railway Station, Nehru Nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Driving Distance | 3 kms or 1.9 miles or 1.6 nautical miles |
| Driving Time | 3 minutes |
Who is the collector of Guntur?
Vivek Yadav
Collectorate
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Vivek Yadav, I.A.S. | Collector & District Magistrate |
| A.S. Dinesh Kumar, I.A.S. | Joint Collector (RB & R) & Additional District Magistrate |
| G. Raja Kumari, I.A.S. | Joint Collector (V, WS & D) |
| Anupama Anjali, I.A.S. | Joint Collector (H) |
How many rivers are there in Guntur?
The important rivers in the district are the Krishna, Gundlakamma, Naguleru and Chandravanka. The river Krishna travels about 250 Kms, along the border….INTRODUCTION.
| Classification of geographical area | Area in Acres | Percentage of total geographical area |
|---|---|---|
| 2. Forest | 4,00,156.21 | 14.30 |
| 3. Cultivable Area | 19,38,230.84 | 68.86 |
Is Guntur rural or urban?
As per data released by Govt. of India for Census 2011, Guntur is an Urban Agglomeration coming under category of Class I UAs/Towns. Guntur city is governed by Municipal Corporation and is situated in Guntur Urban Region. The total population of Guntur UA/Metropolitan region is 670,073.
What is today’s climate AP?
Andhra Pradesh today weather The temperature in Andhra Pradesh today in the early morning is 77°F.