| Eluru District | |||||||
| Settlement Type: | District | ||||||
| Subdivision Name1: | Andhra Pradesh | ||||||
| Image Alt: | A montage of images related to Eluru District | ||||||
| Coor Pinpoint: | Eluru | ||||||
| Subdivision Type: | Country | ||||||
| Subdivision Name: |  India | ||||||
| Subdivision Type1: | State | ||||||
| Subdivision Type2: | Region | ||||||
| Subdivision Name2: | Coastal Andhra | ||||||
| Area Footnotes: | [1] | ||||||
| Established Title: | Established | ||||||
| Seat Type: | Headquarters | ||||||
| Seat: | Eluru | ||||||
| Parts Type: | Mandals | ||||||
| Parts Style: | para | ||||||
| P1: | 27 | ||||||
| Area Total Km2: | 6579 | ||||||
| Population As Of: | 2011 | ||||||
| Population Total: | 2006737 | ||||||
| Population Density Km2: | auto | ||||||
| Leader Title: | District collector | ||||||
| Leader Name: | Vetri Selv | ||||||
| Leader Title1: | Lok Sabha constituencies | ||||||
| Leader Name1: | Eluru | ||||||
| Leader Title2: | MP | ||||||
| Leader Name2: | Putta Mahesh Kumar | ||||||
| Leader Title3: | Assembly constituencies | ||||||
| Leader Name3: | 07 | ||||||
| Postal Code Type: | PIN | ||||||
| Postal Code: | 534 XXX [2] | ||||||
| Blank Name Sec1: | Major highways | ||||||
| Blank Info Sec1: | NH-16, NH-216, NH-216A, NH-365BB, NH-516D, NH-516E | ||||||
| Demographics Type1: | Demographics | ||||||
| Demographics1 Title1: | Literacy | ||||||
| Demographics1 Title2: | Sex ratio | ||||||
| Demographics1 Info2: | 1004 | ||||||
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| Map Caption1: | Interactive map outlining district | ||||||
Eluru district is a district in coastal Andhra Region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With Eluru as its administrative headquarters, it was proposed on 26 January 2022 to become one of the resultant twenty six districts in the state once a final notification is issued by the government of Andhra Pradesh. It is formed from Eluru revenue division and Jangareddygudem revenue division from West Godavari district and Nuzvid revenue division from Krishna district.[3] [4] [5] [6]
Eluru District history is shared common history with West Godavari district, The Eastern Chalukyas ruled coastal Andhra from 700 to 1200, with Vengi, near Pedavegi village, as their capital. Historical pieces of evidence are found at the villages, Pedavegi and Guntupalli (Jilakarragudem). Eluru then became a part of the Kalinga Empire until 1471. Later it fell into the hands of the Gajapati Empire. In 1515, Krishnadevaraya captured it. After the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, it was taken by the Sultan of Golconda Fort, Kutub Shah. On 2 April 2022, Eluru District was formed with Eluru as its headquarters and all the district offices and regional offices were set up in Eluru city, Before that it was a Headquarter for West Godavari district.[7]
The district occupies an area of 6,679 km2 (2,578.776 sq mi). The district is bounded by Khammam district & Alluri Sitharama Raju district on the north, West Godavari district & Konnasemma District on the south. The Godavari River separates East Godavari district on east and Tammileru River and Kolleru Lake separates it from Krishna district and NTR district on the west.
The district is primarily served by the major river Godavari and three tributaries: Yerrakaluva, Tammileru, and Ramileru. Additionally, a freshwater lake flows through the district, serving as a crucial water source. Recently, the Government of India initiated the Polavaram Project, a water reservoir with the potential to store up to 194.6 TMC[8] of water. This project aims to provide a significant water source for other parts of Andhra Pradesh, with the capacity to divert water[9] to drought-prone areas such as Rayalaseema and other districts through the Buckingham Canal. Originally constructed by the British, the Buckingham Canal is now part of India's Inland Waterway project,[10] designed to facilitate civilian and goods transportation, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving connectivity through waterways.
The region has a tropical climate similar to the rest of the Coastal Andhra region. The summers (March–June) are hot and dry while the winters are fairly cold. The rainy season (July–December) is often the best time for tourist visits, as fields are brilliantly green with paddy crops, rivers flowing with monsoon water, and a relatively cool climate. The region has long been home to the Indian nobles due to its climate and fertile soil, and several zamindar large mansions are scattered around the Godavari area.
At the time of the 2011 census, the mandals which would become Eluru district had a population of 1,937,695, of which 309,424 (15.97%) live in urban areas. Eluru district has a sex ratio of 1002 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 65.39[11] %. Scheduled Castes are 21,73,227[12] and Scheduled Tribes made up to 3,01,881[13] population respectively.[14] [15] At the time of the 2011 census, 93.81% of the population spoke Telugu, 2.68% Koya and 2.60% Urdu as their first language.[16]
There are one parliamentary and seven assembly constituencies in Eluru district. The parliamentary constituencies are The assembly constituencies are[17]
| Constituency Serial No. | Name | Reserved for Status | Total Population[18] | Total Male Population[19] | Total Female Population[20] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Unguturu | None | 175,724 | 87,977 | 87,747 | |
| 64 | Denduluru | None | 145,236 | 72,773 | 72,463 | |
| 65 | Eluru | None | 231,250 | 114,594 | 116,656 | |
| 67 | Polavaram | ST | 104,645 | 51,520 | 53,125 | |
| 68 | Chintalapudi | SC | 208,696 | 103,138 | 105,558 | |
| 70 | Nuzvid | None | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 73 | Kaikalur | None | TBD | TBD | TBD |
The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Eluru, Jangareddygudem, and Nuzividu, which are further subdivided into a total of 27 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector.[7]
The list of 27 mandals in Eluru district, divided into 3 revenue divisions, is given below.[21]
| 1 | Eluru | Eluru Division | 231,250 | |
| 2 | Nuzvidu | Nuzvidu Division | 58,590 | |
| 3 | Jangareddygudem | Jangareddygudem Division | 48,994 | |
| 4 | Chintalapudi | Nuzvidu Division | 25,952 | |
| 5 | Kaikaluru | Eluru Division | 21,292 | |
| 6 | Unguturu | 14,280 | ||
| 7 | Bhimadole | 13,669 | ||
| 8 | Ganapavaram | 11,749 | ||
| 9 | Mudinepalli | 6463 | ||
| 10 | Chatrai | Nuzvidu Division | 4613 |
| 1 | Eluru | Municipal Corporation | 50 | 2005 | 231,250[22] | |
| 2 | Nuzvid | Municipality Grade – 3 | 32 | 1983 | 1,32,000 | |
| 3 | Jangareddygudem | Municipality Grade – 3 | 20 | 2011 | 48,994 |
There are many landmarks and tourism destinations in the district. Eluru is the largest city of the district with many destinations related to Buddhists and Archeological importance such as Guntupalli Caves near the city.[23] Eluru city hosts a 74-foot high Buddha statue in the heart of the city.Some of the religious destinations include, Dwaraka Tirumala known with the name as Chinna Tirumala,[24]