Proddatur

Proddatur is a city in the YSR Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh.[7] It is the second largest city in Kadapa District after Kadapa City. It is based on the banks of the Penna River. The city is a municipality, and also the mandal headquarters of Proddatur mandal.[8] It is the smallest municipal body by area, but its urban agglomeration is 14th in the state in terms of population and contains 41 wards. And The old name of proddatur is Bradhanpuri. The Proddatur has Some famous places which is Rameswaram temple, Cine hub etc. and it is near to kundu river. And it is developing as a city. Proddatur is well known for its gold and cotton industries, and hence is called the Second Bombay. It is also referred to as the ‘City of Gold' because of the large-scale gold business that takes place here. Apart from this, the city is a perfect getaway for those who believe in God and miracles. The city has places of worship of all different types, from churches and temples to mosques. As per Hindu mythology, after Lord Ram killed Ravana and was returning with Sita, he decided to rest in this city and stopped here along the banks of Penna at sunset—which is how the city got its name. Sunset in Telugu is Proddu. Vijaya Dashmi or Dussehra is a festival celebrated here with great pomp and enthusiasm. Once in stop by local sweet shop and try the special ‘Tangedu Palle’, a famous sweet of Proddatur made of special ghee.

Proddatur Railway Station

Proddatur
City
Proddatur
Proddatur
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 14.73°N 78.55°E / 14.73; 78.55
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
RegionRayalaseema
DistrictYSR Kadapa
Named forBradhanpuri
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyProddatur Municipality
Area
 • City21.06 km2 (8.13 sq mi)
Elevation158 m (518 ft)
Population
 (2011)[4]
 • City217,895
 • Density10,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi)
 • Metro
217,895
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
516360, 516361, 516362 [5]
Telephone code08564[6]
Vehicle registrationAP-04 and AP-24
Literacy78.08%
Websiteeproddatur.com

Geography

Proddatur is on the banks of the River Penna.

Demographics

As of the 2011 census, proddatur urban agglomeration has population of 217,895.The city had a population of 162,816. Proddatur is one of the most densely populated municipality in Andhra Pradesh. There are 81,368 males and 81,448 females in the total population; a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000.[4][9] 15,516 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 7,999 are boys and 7,517 are girls; a ratio of 940 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 78.08% (male 86.02%; female 70.20%) with 115,011 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.[4][10]

Its urban agglomeration had a population of 217,895, of which males constitute 108,986, females represent 108,900; a sex ratio of 999 females per 1000 men; 21,616 are in the age group of 0–6 years. There are a total of 147,156 literates, with an average literacy rate of 75.97%.[11]

History

Before Ramayana, the name of Proddatur was Bradhana puri (place of prayers). Its population mostly composed of priests who wished to live on the bank of the river Penna.

When Lord Rama was on his way back to Ayodhya from Lanka after defeating Ravanasura (ravana samharam), he and his troops reached Bradhana puri at sunset; named Proddu in Telugu, the local language.

Lord Rama convinced sitha to stay the night at the river bank of Penna in Bradhana puri.

In Afternoon Rama wanted to pray Lord Shiva and wanted a Shivalingam so he asked hanuman to bring kasi Shivalingam so that he can pray to lord. When it was late for hanuman to bring the Shivalingam and lord Rama made a sand Shivalingam and did pooja. Hanuman said to take my Shiva lingam but Rama said it was late to bring kasi Shivalingam. So this Shivalingam is still there in Proddatur in a town called Rameswaram "Rama" means Rama and "Eshwaram" means Shiva.

Priests of Bradhana puri changed the name of Bradhana puri to Proddatur by way of paying tribute to Lord Rama.

Satavahanas ruled Kadapa district and other parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. They ruled even Proddatur. Satavahanas ruled in 70- 60 BC Era.

Governance

Proddatur municipality was formed in 1915. It was upgraded as a Special Grade Municipality in 1998. The jurisdiction of the municipality is spread over an area of 21.06 km2 (8.13 sq mi).[12]

The city is one of the 31 cities in the state to be a part of water supply and sewerage services mission known as the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, or AMRUT.[13] As per the National Urban Sanitation Policy, the city was ranked 327th in the country in 2009–10, with a total of 27.450 points.[14]

Economy

Its economy is mainly driven by gold and cotton businesses, book manufacturing, and financing.[15]

Transport

Education

The primary and secondary education consists of government-funded and government-aided public schools, and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[17][18] Instruction in provided in either English or Telugu.

Notable places
  • Mukthi Rameshwaram[23] – first famous Shivalayam temple built around the main deity, Shivalingam idol. As per the chronicles, the main deity's Prana Pratishtha was done by Lord Rama and Devi Sita on the left bank of the River Pinakini (Penna) during their return journey from Lanka. It is built in Rameswaram at just at the bypass road in Proddatur.
  • Cine hub – one of the famous theatre in Proddatur.
  • Rajeev Gandhi park- one of the largest park in Proddatur.
  • Shivalayam Mydukur road – is the second famous temple in Proddatur.
  • Proddatur is filled with numerous temples, mosques and churches, and find a beautiful mix of cultures that blend seamlessly into in this city. Some of the temples situated in Proddatur include India's biggest Kanyaka Parameswari Temple, the Sri Rameswaram Temple, the Ayyapa Swami Temple, the Shivalayam Temple and the Satyanarayan Temple. Along with temples, the city also has mosques like the Khadar Hussain Masjid, the Noorani Masjid, the Makka Masjid and the Nadim Palle Masjid, to name a few. Apart from these, Proddatur also houses churches like the Penthe Kostu Machine Church, the Shalom Church, the RCM Church and the Bethania Church, among many others.

Notable people

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See also

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