Rayadurg

Rayadurg
రాయదుర్గ౦
Town
Rayadurg

Location in Andhra Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 14°42′00″N 76°52′00″E / 14.7000°N 76.8667°E / 14.7000; 76.8667Coordinates: 14°42′00″N 76°52′00″E / 14.7000°N 76.8667°E / 14.7000; 76.8667
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Anantapur
Area[1]
  Total 50.00 km2 (19.31 sq mi)
Elevation 543 m (1,781 ft)
Population (2011)[2]
  Total 61,749
  Density 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 515 865
Telephone code +91–8495
Website rayadurg.cdma.ap.gov.in/en

Rayadurgam is a municipal town and taluk headquarters in Anantapur district of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The town is renowned for its Handloom industry.[3]

Demographics

As of 2011 Census of India, the town had a population of 61,749. The total population constitute, 30,911 males, 30,838 females and 7,462 children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 69.60% with 37,781 literates, significantly lower than the national average of 73.00%.[4]

Governance

Civic administration

Rayadurg municipality is the civic body of the town. It was constituted on 1 October 1963.[5] It is classified as a Second grade municipality and the jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of 50 km2 (19 sq mi) with 31 election wards.[6]

Education

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[7][8] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.

References

  1. "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  3. "Brief Industrial Profile of Ananthapur District" (PDF). Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate)" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  5. "Rayadurg Municipality". cdma.ap.gov.in. Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
  6. "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  7. "School Eduvation Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  8. "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
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