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State
Area |
275,069
(Sq.
Km.)
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State
Capital |
Hyderabad
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Major
Languages |
Telugu and Urdu
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Number
of Districts |
23
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Population |
76,111,243
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Males |
38,286,811
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Females |
37,440,730
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Growth
Rate 1991-2001 |
13.86 %
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Density |
275
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Urban Population |
27.08
%
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Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males) |
978
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Literacy Rate |
61.11
%
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Males |
70.85
%
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Females |
51.17
%
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Legislature |
Legislative
Assembly
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Judicature |
High Court,
Hyderabad
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Governor |
Shri Narayan Dutt Tiwari
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Address |
Raj
Bhawan, Raj Bhawan Road, Hyderabad - 500 041
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Office No. |
040 - 23310521
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Residence
No. |
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Fax |
040 -
23312650 |
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Email |
governor@ap.nic.in |
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Chief Minister |
Y.
S. Rajasekhara Reddy
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Address |
Chief Minister's Bungalow,
Greenland's Circle, Begumpet,
Hyderabad-500016 |
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Office No. |
040-23455698
040-23455205
040-23452933
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Residence
No. |
040 -
23410333
040 -
23410555
040
- 23450666
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Fax |
040 -
23452498 |
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Email |
cmap@ap.nic.in |
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Chief
Secretary |
Shri J.Harinarayan |
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Address |
Hyderabad-500001 |
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Office No. |
040 -
23453620
040 -
23455340 |
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Residence
No. |
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Fax
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040 -
23453700
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General
Information
Andhra Pradesh is the fifth largest state in India, both in area and population.
Location
It is bounded by Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and the Bay of Bengal.
Geography
The northern area of AP is mountainous. The highest peak Mahendragiri rises 1500 m (4920 ft.) above the sea level. The climate is generally hot and humid. Annual rainfall: 125cm. The Krishna and the Godavari are the major river systems in the state.
On Nov.1, 1956 in accordance with the recommendations of the State Reorganization Commission, the Andhra State was enlarged by the addition of nine districts formerly in the Nizam’s Domination. Hyderabad, the former capital of the Nizam, was made the capital of the enlarged Andhra State.
History
Centuries ago, Andhra Pradesh was a major Buddhist
center and part of Emperor Ashoka's sprawling kingdom. Not surprisingly, traces of early Buddhist influence are still visible in several places in and around the state.
After the death of Emperor Ashoka, the Satavahanas established their kingdom in this region.
During the 7th century, the Chalukyas held sway over Andhra Pradesh until the 10th century, when the Cholas seized power.
In the 14th century, Muslim power reached this southern state and for centuries ruled over this princely state and finally was taken over by a General of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1713.
The successors of the General, known as Nizams, ruled the state till Indian Independence.
Successive dynasties from the Ikshvakus, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagaram kings, Qutb Shahis, Mughals and the Asaf Jahis, have contributed significantly to the State's rich cultural tapestry and have left behind a heritage studded with spectacular monuments, temples, mosques, palaces all vibrant with arts, crafts, dance and literature.
Andhra Pradesh was constituted as a separate State on October 1, 1953 on the partition of Madras Presidency and consisted of the undisputed Telugu-speaking area of that State.
On November 1, 1956, this region was expanded with the Telengana area of the former Hyderabad State, comprising the districts of Hyderabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warrangal, Khammam, Nalgonda, and Mahaboobnagar, parts of Adilabad district, and some taluks of the Raichur, Gulbarga and Bidar districts, and some revenue circles of the Nanded district.
On April 1, 1960, 573.43 sq km (221.4 sq miles) in the Chingleput and Salem districts of Madras were transferred to Andhra Pradesh in exchange for 1062 sq km (410 sq miles) from Chittoor district. The district of Prakasam was formed on February 2, 1970. Hyderabad was split into two districts on August 15, 1978. A new district, Vizianagaram, was formed in
1979.
Reference:
Manorama Year Book 2007
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