Alluri Sitharama Raju district, also known as Alluri district[2] and by its initials as ASR district,[3] is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The headquarters of the district is located at Paderu. Named after Alluri Sitarama Raju, a revolutionary in the Indian independence movement who hailed from the region, the district was effective since 4 April 2022 and became one of the twenty-six districts in the state. The district is known for its scenery and lies in the Eastern Ghats.[4][5]
Alluri Sitharama Raju district
Alluri district | |
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     Top: Eastern Ghats at Lambasingi, Borra Caves, Chintapalle Falls, Godavari at Papikonda National Park, Coffee plantations at Araku Valley | |
.svg) Location of Alluri Sitharama Raju district in Andhra Pradesh | |
 Interactive map outlining district | |
| Coordinates: 18°05′N 82°40′E / 18.08°N 82.67°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Uttara Andhra |
| Formed | 4 April 2022 |
| Founded by | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Named for | Alluri Sitarama Raju |
| Headquarters | Paderu |
| Administrative divisions | |
| Government | |
| • District collector and magistrate | Sumit Kumar IAS |
| • Superintendent of Police | Tuhin Sinha IPS |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | 01 constituency |
| • Assembly constituencies | 03 constituencies |
| Area | |
• Total | 12,251 km2 (4,730 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 953,960 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 48.34% |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | allurisitharamaraju |
Etymology
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This district is named after Alluri Sitarama Raju, a revolutionary in the Indian independence movement who came from the region.[6][7]
History
editIn July 2019, on the occasion of Alluri Sitarama Raju's 122nd birth anniversary, state Tourism Minister Avanthi Srinivasa Rao said a newly formed district would be named after Alluri Sitarama Raju.[8]
The district was proposed on 26 January 2022 by the Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's government as part of a reorganisation of all the existing 13 districts in the state to form 26 districts in total. Final notification was issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh on 3 April 2022 and the district was effective from 4 April 2022. The administrative headquarters of the district is located at Paderu. It would be formed from Paderu revenue division of Visakhapatnam district and Rampachodavaram revenue division of East Godavari district.[9][10]
Geography
editThis district borders with North of Malkangiri district and Koraput district of Odisha state,North West of Sukma district of Chhattisgarh state & Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana state. And this district is surrounded by South of Kakinada district, east Vizianagaram district, North Parvathipuram Manyam district South East of Anakapalli district, South West of Eluru district & East Godavari district.[citation needed]
Demographics
editAt the time of the 2011 census, the district had a population of 953,960, of which 37,973 (3.98%) live in urban areas. Alluri Sitarama Raju district has a sex ratio of 1046 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 42.34%.[11][12] Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 2.49% and 82.67% of the population respectively.[1] The tribals are a mix of peoples: Bhagatha, Konda Dora, Khond, Konda Reddy, Konda Kapu, Koya, Parang Proja, Valmiki, Kotia, Nooka Dora, Goudu, Mali and Gadaba.
The vast majority of people are Hindu, with small minorities of Christians and Muslims.[13]
At the time of the 2011 census, 70.27% of the population spoke Telugu, 11.43% Odia, 7.63% Koya, 7.09% Kuvi and 2.02% Konda as their first language.[14]
Politics
editThere is one parliamentary and 3 assembly constituencies in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. The parliamentary constituency is
The assembly constituencies are[15]
| Constituency number | Name | Reserved for (SC/ST/None) |
Parliament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Araku Valley | ST | Araku |
| 29 | Paderu | ST | |
| 53 | Rampachodavaram | ST |
Administrative divisions
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The district is divided into 2 revenue divisions: Paderu and Rampachodavaram, which are further subdivided into a total of 22 mandals, each headed by a sub-collector.[16][17]
Mandals
editThe list of 22 mandals in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, divided into 2 revenue divisions, is given below.
Cities and towns
edit| Rank | Division | Pop. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Araku | Paderu Division | 56,674 | ||||||
| 2 | Paderu | Paderu Division | 20,760 | ||||||
| 3 | Rampachodavaram | Rampachodavaram Division | 9,900 | ||||||
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References
edit- ^ a b "Demography Sri Alluri Sitharamaraju District".
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh government may bifurcate newly-formed Alluri Sitarama Raju district". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ "Coastal Andhra Pradesh to witness intense heatwave during next three days; mercury may touch 47°C". The Hindu. 2 June 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ Apparasu, Srinivasa Rao (3 January 2023). "Andhra Pradesh: Hamlet nestled in Eastern Ghats a popular winter getaway". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Gopal, B. Madhu (17 October 2022). "Andhra Pradesh: As winter nears, Lambasingi beckons tourists". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Call to draw inspiration from Alluri". The Hindu. 8 August 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Rao, G. Janardhana (4 April 2022). "Andhra district named after Alluri, his memorials in neglect". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "New district will be named after Alluri: Minister". The New Indian Express. 5 July 2019. Archived from the original on 28 October 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Raghavendra, V. (26 January 2022). "With creation of 13 new districts, AP now has 26 districts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "New districts to come into force on April 4". The Hindu. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "District Census Hand Book – Visakhapatnam" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ "District Census Hand Book – East Godavari" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ a b "Population by Religion - Andhra Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ "District-wise Assembly-Constituencies". ceoandhra.nic.in.
- ^ "కొత్త జిల్లా తాజా స్వరూపం". Eenadu.net (in Telugu). 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ Jonathan, P. Samuel (7 September 2022). "Andhra Pradesh: Cabinet clears investment proposals worth ₹1.25 lakh crore". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 September 2022.