Atmakur

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district = Nellore
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Atmakur is a city in Nellore district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Atmakur mandal.

History

Atmakur is the Mandal and Taluka head quarters. It has about 500 years of rich heritage and culture. There are several places of historical importance in and around the town. During 16th Century, it was under the rule of Vijayanagara Empire. Since then, it has been under the rule of different Kings and Kingdoms. Sri Krishna Devaraya of Vijayanagara Empire was one among the prominent emperors who ruled this area. Several Temples and Water Ponds were constructed under his rule. Many of them are ruined but still we can see the remains. We can see AlagiriRajaSwamy Devasthanam which is under doomed state. The Atmakur Water Pond (Atmakur Cheruvu) is still the main source for agriculture. Besides these, there are a number of temples, mosques and churches. Though there are different people from different religions and castes, they are living together with fraternity and we can find a good example of 'unity in diversity'.

"Mr.Gundala Hanuman Reddy 's" 7 Years served as president of Atmakur panchayathi. " Mrs.Allareddy Anasuyamma ", 5 years served as president of Atmakur Panchayat

Geography

Atmakur is located at coord|14.6167|N|79.6167|E|. It has an average elevation of 58 metres (193 feet). [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Atmakur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Atmakur] ]

Education

There are a number of schools and colleges in Atmakur. Students from the nearby villages come here for their education. There are about 50 Schools(Anganwadi, primary, upperprimary and high schools), 10 Junior Colleges, 3 Degree colleges, 1 B.Ed College in the town and 1 Industrial Training Center.:One important thing is that some of the government high schools in the mandal are giving quality education compared to private schools. For example Z.P.H.School of karatampadu(a small village in the mandal) is in second place among Zillaparishat high schools in the Nellore ditrict.Another Z.P.school which is in good competition in mandal is Z.P.H.School of Bateepadu(village in the mandal)and also Z.P School, Revuru which is also a good competition one.The present private colleges are not in a state to provide quality education needed by the students to achieve good ranks in the competitive exams like EAMCET..etc. :There is an immense need of establishing good colleges in the mandal ,for the students to make their dreams come true.

Assembly Constituency

Atmakur is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh. There are 1,58,292 registered voters in Atmakur constituency in 1999 elections.

List of Elected Members: [ [http://archive.eci.gov.in/March2004/pollupd/ac/states/S01/Partycomp187.htm Election Commission of India.APAssembly results.1978-2004] ]
*1978 - A. Venku Reddy
*1983, 1985 and 1989 -Bommireddy sundhara rami reddy
*1994 and 1999 - Bollineni krishnama naidu
*2004 - Kommi Lakshmaiah Naidu

References

* [http://archive.eci.gov.in/March2004/pollupd/ac/states/S01/Aconst128.htm Election Results]

1978 B Sunderrami Reddyu1983 A. Venku Reddy1985 1999 B Sunderarami Reddy1994 K Lakshmiah Naidu1999 B Krishnaiah2004 K Lakshmiah Naidu