Nellatur

Nellatur is a village and a panchayati in Gudur Mandal, Nellore district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Nellatur, Gudur, Nellore District had a population of 4,034. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nellatur has an average literacy rate of 62.3%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 63%. In Gudur, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

The roots of the village started during Chola Dynasty. Later it was ruled by Satavahanas, Cholas, Pallavas, Telugu Cholas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara kings, Golkonda Nawabs ruled this area. The village is also linked with history of Venkatagiri (ruled by Yachendra family) which is 38 km from Nellatur.

After independence the village sarpanch was C.V.Krishnaih, a Jamindar of this village. Later Nellaballi Krishna Reddy has become the sarpanch of this village. Nagalla Siddaiah yadav took the rule in succession. Chesetti Ramesh Babu and Peta Bhargavamma are later sarpanches of Nellatur. Present sarpanch is Panthagiri Abbulu.

Geography

Nellatur is a Coastal village 2 km from west of Gudur. Village is 40 km away from Bay of Bengal.Village is divided in to three parts: Rama Puram, Krishna Puram and BC colony.

There are three water tanks that support agriculture: Ravi cheruvu, Kotta Cheruvu and Patha cheruvu.Around 200 acres (0.81 km²) of land is cultivated under these tanks. Major crops grown are paddy, commercial crops like lemon and palm oil. Fruits like mango are cultivated. Chettigari thopu and Chitti Babu thopu are famous for mango gardens.

Mica belt around Nellatur is considered the 2nd biggest in the country. The mica deposits are located in 1000 km². area covering Nellatur, Gudur, Rapur, Kalichedu, Sydhapuram and Atmakur mandals of the Nellore district. Muscovite, quartz, feldspar and vermiculite type of mica are found around this area.

Southern part of the village is famous for Raghava Reddy bavi, a well. Youth come here for swimming and recreational purposes. Water is available in this well throughout the year. Balaji lemon Market is present in north-eastern part of the village.

Goginenipuram is a small colony located North-West of Nellatur. Chavatapalem is girijana colony of Nellatur Panchayat located at south of the village. Moduga vanam is located south of the village.

Climate

Nellatur is very hot in summer. The village is quite frequently affected by cyclones and has almost non existent winter. Best Season: October to March. The eastern part of village is flooded often in rainy season with people facing hardships, thanks to visionless authorities and uncontrolled swamping of fields by people. Flies and mosquitoes are present around the year.

Economy

Nellatur is famous for Mica, Lemon, Acquaculture.

• Mica
• Lemon
• Agriculture

Markets and shopping areas

• seenaiah angadi
• fancy
• punugu prakash angadi
• singapati hari angadi
• Sivamma angadi
• Bujjamma angadi
• Kajamma angadi
• Satyam hotel(Wednesday Biryani Special)
• gunnaiah hotel
• janardan hotel
• Davood Chicken center(main road lo)
• lemon market

Transport

Autorikshaws and buses are major transport vehicles. Majority of buses are governed by APSRTC, Government of Andra Pradesh. The village is very near to Gudur,is accessible by road and rail road.

Air

Chennai airport is the nearest major domestic/international airport. There is another small domestic airport located in Renigunta. There is a proposal pending with the government of A.P. to develop a new domestic airport on Gudur-Nellore Highway.

Language

Telugu is the language of the land. The Telugu dialect in Gudur follows the general dialect spoken in and around Nellore district. But the distinctive feature of Gudur is the slow pace of the speech. "Endi mandhala ? " is Nelltur Telugu for " how'z things going / Whats up ? " Tamil, Hindi, and Urdu can be understood at the railway station as it is a big railway junction and people of all languages travel through this station. A relatively small percentage of the population can understand or/and speak English.

Food

[Most of the people eat rice here.]

• Breakfast - Idli, Dosa, Vada, Poori, Pongal,Bonda,Pesarattu, Upma.(South India specials)
• Lunch - Non-Veg & Veg food served with rice items. ( Chapathi & Pulka )
• Dinner - Non-Veg & Veg food served with rice items. ( Chapathi & Pulka )
• Bewerages & drinks are also available
• Bejoice - Mango juice available for pure tasty mango drink.
• Coffee, Tea are normal served with milk content

Entertainment

• Movies
• Sports & Games
• Enjoying nice food

Festivals

• Ugadi
• Dasara
• Vinayaka Chavithi
• Deepawali
• Bhogi
• Sankranthi
• Kanuma
• Krishnastami
• Janda pandaga

Political People

Current elected people are

• MLA - Patra Prakasa Rao ( Congress - I )
• X-MPTC - Nellaballi Bhaskar Reddy ( T.D.P )

Educational institutes

Tuitions

• Janardan tuition
• Sudhakar & Ragavaiah tuition
• Victory tuition

schools

• Mandal parishat school
• C.R.RAO Zilla Parishad High School
• Victory Public school

Intermediate

• Yasaswini Junior College

Places of worship

Major Temples in the Village

• Sri VaraSiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple (Moduga vanam)
• Sri Ramula vari alayam ( Rama puram)
• Sri Balatripura Sundhari sametha Chandramouleswara swami alayam ( Sivalayam, Krishna puram )

Graama Shakti

• Gangamma temple (Ramapuram)

Industries

• Krishna Mining Company
• Juice factory
• Nelcast Palm Oil Industry
• Micafab India Pvt. Ltd
• Ravi Insulating Company
• Podi factory
• Lakshmi Balagi rice mill

Real Estates

• Maruthi Nagar
• Gagan Green Country
• Shivalayam Temple

Places nearby

• Nellore
• Sriharikota
• Thirumala
• Kalahasti
• Chennai
• Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
• Tupilipalem
• kavali
• Sydapuram
• Golagamudi
• Kasumur
• Mypadu Beach
• Kotha Koduru Beach
• PenchalaKona
• Talakona

Media & entertainment

Nellatur is served by Sivabhi Channel TV channel

Most people in village has Cable TV connections.

Telugu, English newspapers are available.

Most people spend their time either watching TV, going to movies or attending to temples.

Sports

• Cricket played at C.R.Rao Z.P.H.S ground
• Volly Ball,Shuttle Badminton Played at C.R.Rao Z.P.H.S ground

Local Games

• Cricket
• KothiKommachi
• Yedhara Male
• KodimBilla
• Golilata( gallu, toka tonaba, baddilo raja)
• bongaralata
• uppata, Kundaata
• Pallanchi aata
• pamu nichena
• Bazar Banthi

Fights

• Kodipandalu( cock fights)

Play Grounds

• C.R.Rao Z.P.H.S ground
• Gagan Open Fields
• Library 4Square Ground

Administration

The village is governed by the panchayati, led by a Sarpanch, and composed of 10 elected ward members.

Government Offices

• APTRANSCO ( Department of Electricity)
• Post Office (Challa Mallikarjun Rao: Branch Post Master)
• Panchayati Office