Gudur

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type = Town
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state_name = Andhra Pradesh
district = Nellore District
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population_as_of = 2001
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Gudur is a town and a municipality in Nellore district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Gudur, Nellore Dt had a population of 103,303. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gudur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 63%. In Gudur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

The roots of the town started during Chola Dynasty.It is believed that Cholas constructed Alaganatha Swamy temple. Later the town developed around this temple, the Largest Temple in Gudur.This Year Brahmothavas Started 16-03-2008 to 26-03-2008.Daily 10.30 reading Vishnu Sahasnama Parayanam and every day evening Entertainment Programs conducting by Alaganadha Swamy Temple Youth(Samskruthika Karyakramamulu) Satavahanas, Cholas, Pallavas, Telugu Cholas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara kings, Golkonda Nawabs ruled this area. Town is also linked with history of Venkatagiri (ruled by Yachendra family) which is close by 42 km from Gudur.

Geography

The railroad divides the city into two parts: East town and West town. Main businesses are concentrated in East town. West town is mainly residential area and is relatively new.

There are two small seasonal rivers Pambaleru and ChallaKaluva in the town.

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

The eastern part of town is flooded often in rainy season and people are facing hardships, thanks to visionless authorities and uncontrolled swamping of fields by people. Gudur is surrounded by lemon trees. So, lemon business has become one of the most successful business in Gudur. Lemons are exported to almost all parts of the country and also exported to other countries.

Gudur is also surrounded by good agriculture fields and with aquaculture (prawn) exports to different parts of India as well as other countries.

Climate

Gudur is very hot in summer. The town is quite frequently affected by cyclones and has almost non existent winter. Best Season: October to March. The eastern part of town 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 especially at Poolathota and East Street.

Economy

Gudur is famous for Mica, Lemon, Acquaculture.
*Mica
*Lemon
*Aquaculture
*Agriculture

Markets and shopping areas

*Lemon market
*Vegetable market
*Meat and fish market
*Livestock market
*Old Bus stand
*Hospital road

Transport

Gudur is accessible by road and rail road.

Road

Gudur is located on National Highway 5. It is being upgraded to a four-lane highway. This reduced the travel time to Chennai and Nellore. With in the town the roads are very narrow and maintained poorly. Most of the town is accessible by walk. Bicycles and motor cycles are the preferred mode of personal transportation vehicles. Manual Rickshaws are available for hire round the clock. Autorickshaws are picking up recently but they are mainly serving to the people traveling to villages around the town.

Few private buses provide transportation to the nearby cities/villages. The public transportation is provided by State Government. State government operated vehicles covers even very remote areas.

Railway

Gudur is a railway junction, located between Chennai and Vijayawada, connects Tirupathi.

Trains passing through Gudur

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 arond Nellore district. But the distinctive feature of Gudur is the slow pace of the speech. "Endi mandhala ? " is Gudur 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. Population of the town is nearly 1,00,000.

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
* Drink Sugandha palu - is very famous prepared with herbal roots & lemon juice.
* 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

=Famous people* Chadalavada Srinivasulu - Founded Vartaka Samakhya in Gudur. Also served as Sivalam Ex-Chairman.

Late Famous People

upendra nit warangal Sunkara Ramachandra Rao(People's Doctor, and First and last Alderman, Gudur Municipality)- Legendary doctor, humanitarian,and philanthropist"' - [http://www.gudur.com gudur.com] Whether he was in the Indian Army-during Second World War-serving sick and injured by weathering land mines that had all but taken his life , or treating his patients at Rajahmundry, Venkatagiri, Gudur, Nellore, Vizag and other places, Captain Rao had sacrificed his personal interests to serve those in need and distress.Integrity, honesty, and loving care are the hallmark of Dr.Rao's distinguished career. His Kindness, compassion, and love for the art of healing endeared him to all those whose lives he touched.

* Enugu Narasa Reddy (Freedom fighter)
* Pasupuleti Siddhaiah Naidu- First Municipal Chairman of Gudur Munucipality. Also, he was MLA of Sulurpet from 1962 to 1967- A dynamic politician with down to earth disposition.
* Maniramachandra Rao Sunkara (Poetess)
* Sanisetty Venkata Sreedhar(S V Sreedhar) - (Social Worker,Town Congress President)
* Nudhurupati Venkata Subramanyam (ex-Principal, Yashaswini College, ZP High School)
* Sarvepalli. Rama Rao - Business Man, Social Worker ( Transport & Mica Exports )
* Pelleti Venkata Subba Reddy (ex-Zilla Board Chairman)
* Pelleti Venkataram Reddy (founder member of Samskruti Samelanam, Communist Leader)
* Pelleti Venkatakrishna Reddy (ex-M.L.C)
* Maram Reddy Ramana Reddy(Hon.Sec. South India Mica Mine Owners Association,President Lions Club Gudur)
* Tirakala Venkatasubbaiah (Retd. Warrant Officer, Indian Air Force)
* Chadalavada Venkateswarlu Naidu (Business Man and philanthropist)
*' KALTHI REDDY MASTHANAYYA GOWD(THE DIRECTOR OF LALITHA MICA EXPORTS )

Political People

* Current elected people are:
* MLA - Patra Prakasa Rao ( Congress - I )
* MP - Panabaka Lakshmi ( Congress - I )
* List of Elected Gudur Municipal Corporaters http://www.apsec.gov.in:8080/apsec/REPORTS/municipalities/gudur.htmkatamanchi ramalingareddy he was famous writer

Educational institutes

High schools

* Zilla Parishad Boys High School
* Zilla Parishad Girls High School
* Chillakuru Seshamma Municipal(C S M) High School
* SMG Girls High School
* [http://www.srigvsschool.com GVS Sankaraiah Memorial School]
* CAM High School
* Prospero English Medium School
* Little Angels Public School
* GSR Municipal High School
* St Mary's E.M High School
* sri vivekananda E.M High School
* Minerva English Medium High School
* Gayathri English Medium High School
* SRI SIMHAPURI HIGH SCHOOL

Intermediate

* Sri Balaji Junior College
* Layola Junior College
* Yasaswini Junior College
* Simhapuri Junior College
* Karunamayi Junior College
* St. Mary's Junior College for Girls
* drw Junior College for Girls
* Swarnandhra Bharathi Junior College
* Geethanjali Junior College
* Sapthagiri Junior College
* Sri Venkateshwara Junior College

Technical training institutes

* Government Polytechnic College
* Government Institute of Ceramic Technology
* Industrial Training Institute

Degree colleges

* SV Arts and Science Degree College
* [http://www.svartscollegegudur.com SV PG College]
* SKR Govt College
* Swarnandhra Bharathi Degree College
* DRW College for Women
* Karunamayi Higher Learning Institute
* SV MCA College

Engineering colleges

* [http://www.necgudur.com Narayana Engineering College]
* [http://www.audisankara.com Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology]

Places of worship

Major Hindu Temples in the town

* Sri VaraSiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple (Malvya Nagar)
* Sri VaraSiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple (gandhi Nagar)
* Alaganatha Swamy Temple
* Prasanna Venkateswara temple
* Srikrishna Dhramaraja Swamy Temple
* Kodandarama Temple
* Chennakesava Temple
* Moola Staneswara Temple (Siva Temple)
* Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple
* Shirdi Saibaba Temple
* Puttaparti Saibaba Temple
* Jain Temple
* Sri Krishna Temple
* Sri Panduranga Swamy Temple
* Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
* Mahalakshmi Temple Perantallu
* Nalajalamma Temple
* Narayanamma Temple

Graama Shakti
* Thalamma
* SRI ANKAMMA DEVALAYAM(GAMALLAPALEM)"Missionary Branches"
* [http://www.srcmshahjahanpur.org.in/ A center of Sri Ramachandra Mission]
* A center of Prajapita Brahma Kumari Eswariya Viswa Vidhyalayam

Mathams
* Brahmam Gari Matham
* Krishnadas Matham

Parks

*Enuga Narahari Reddy Park
*CVC Park
*Potti Sriramulu Park
* Sarvepalli Ramarao park

Marriage Halls ( Vivaha Vedikalu )

* CR Reddy Kalyana Mandapam
* DNR Community Hall
* TTD Kalyana Mandapam
* GS Rayulu Kalyana Mandapam
* Kanyaka Parameswari Kalyan Mandapam
* Panduranga Swamy Kalyana Mandapam
* Railway Marriage Hall
* Sainadha Kalyana Mandapam
* VSR Kalyana Mandapam

Hotel & Lodge

Sri Sai Priya Hotel

VSR Residency http://www.vsrresidency.com/

Blue Diamond

Industries

* [http://www.7softindia.com SevenSoftIndia]
* [http://www.gudursai.com Gudur Software Solutions]
* [http://www.nelcast.com/home.htm Nelcast Palm Oil Industry]
* [http://business.vsnl.com/micafab/micafabprofile.html Micafab India Pvt. Ltd]

Places nearby

*Nellore
*Sriharikota
*Thirumala
*Kalahasti
*Chennai
*Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
*Tupilipalem
*kavali
*Sydapuram
*Golagamudi
*Kasumur

Media & entertainment

Gudur is served by two TV channels
*'Sivabhi Channel'
*'SRI AKSHAYA CABLE VISION' Most people in town has Cable TV connections.

Telugu, English, Hindi, Tamil newspapers are available.

Town has couple of its own local newspapers. They are bit irregular.

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

Cinema Theatres

*Teja
*CV
*Sundar Mahal
*Sangam
*G.S.Rayalu

ports

*Cricket and hockey are played at Alluru Audi Seshareddy Stadium
*PR Club Conducts Chess competitions every year
*PR Club has Tennis Court.
*Royal Cricket Club ( President - TR Mani )
*Gudur cricket association (Secy - Muni girish)

Play Grounds

*Alluru Audi Seshareddy Stadium
*SKR Govt College Ground
*ZPBH School Ground

Administration

The town is governed by the municipality, led by a chairperson, and composed of 15 elected councilors. The town is divided into wards from which councilors are elected.

Clubs

*Rotary Club
*Lions Club
*PR Club
*Inner Wheel Club
*Andhra Mahila Mandali

Banks

*State Bank of India
*Syndicate Bank
*Pinakini Grameena Bank - Malavya Nagar
*Andhra Bank
*Andhra Bank ATM - Near Railway Station in VSR Residency Building .
*ICICI Bank - Peteti Complex
*Union Bank of India
*Indian overseas bank

References

External links

* http://mananellore.com/