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Madanapalle Maryada Ramanna Puram | |
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City | |
 Madanapalle town view | |
| Nicknames: Tomato Hub of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra ooty | |
.svg)  Madanapalle  Madanapalle | |
| Coordinates:13°33′N78°30′E / 13.55°N 78.50°E /13.55; 78.50 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Annamayya |
| Established | 1618 AD |
| Founded by | Yalagiri Ahobila Naidu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Madanapalle Municipality,PKMUDA |
| Area | |
• Total | 56.3 km2 (21.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 695 m (2,280 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 180,180 |
| • Density | 3,200/km2 (8,290/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 517 325,517326,517319 |
| Telephone code | +91– 8571 |
| Vehicle registration | AP03 |
| Website | madanapalle |
Madanapalle is a City and District headquarters ofAnnamayya district of the Indian state ofAndhra Pradesh. Madanapalle is headquarters ofMadanapalle Mandal,Madanapalle revenue division andPKM Urban Development Authority.[3][4]
Madanapalle was founded by Sri Yalagiri Ahobila Naidu in 1618AD. Kammas were said to be the first inhabitants of the town.[5]
During the early British administration,Sir Thomas Munro, the first Collector ofCuddapah, played a significant role in the development of the town. He constructed a small thatched house at the present-day location of the Collector's bungalow and visited Madanapalle every summer. Munro’s connection with the town is well documented, as he facilitated British control in the region during the early 19th century. Madanapalle and its surrounding areas were formally integrated into the British administration when the region came under their rule in 1800.[6]
In 1850, Madanapalle was developed as a subdivision under British India, with F.B. Manoly appointed as its first Sub-Collector. Over the years, the town faced several natural calamities, including floods, famines, and epidemics, which shaped its social and economic development.[7]
Madanapalle is also linked to a significant moment in India's national history. In 1919,Rabindranath Tagore visited the town and stayed at theBesant Theosophical College, where he translated the Indian national anthem,Jana Gana Mana, fromBengali to English. Tagore also set it to western musical notations while in Madanapalle. Jana Gana Mana was originally written in 1911 and first sung at theIndian National Congress session in Calcutta on 27 December 1911.
It is located at an average elevation of 695 m (2,280 ft) above mean sea level.[8]
Madanapalle is located at13°33′N78°30′E / 13.55°N 78.50°E /13.55; 78.50.[9]
| Climate data for Madanapalle | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.3 (81.1) | 30.2 (86.4) | 33.4 (92.1) | 34.9 (94.8) | 35 (95) | 32.1 (89.8) | 30.2 (86.4) | 30.1 (86.2) | 29.9 (85.8) | 28.6 (83.5) | 26.8 (80.2) | 25.7 (78.3) | 30.4 (86.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.5 (59.9) | 16.8 (62.2) | 19.4 (66.9) | 22.2 (72.0) | 23.6 (74.5) | 22.8 (73.0) | 21.8 (71.2) | 21.8 (71.2) | 21.2 (70.2) | 20.2 (68.4) | 17.8 (64.0) | 15.6 (60.1) | 19.9 (67.8) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 4 (0.2) | 2 (0.1) | 3 (0.1) | 28 (1.1) | 61 (2.4) | 51 (2.0) | 81 (3.2) | 73 (2.9) | 111 (4.4) | 143 (5.6) | 54 (2.1) | 32 (1.3) | 643 (25.4) |
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Source :Climate[10]
Madanapalle has mild to warm summers with average high temperatures of 30 to 35 °C (86 to 95 °F). Temperatures do not exceed 40 °C (104 °F) and winters are cold with temperatures between 7 and 15 °C (45 and 59 °F). Usually summer lasts from March to June, with the advent of rainy season in June, followed by winter which lasts till the end of February.[citation needed]
As of 2011[update]Census of India, the town had a population of 180,180. The totalpopulation constitute, 90,700 males, 89,480 females and13,448 children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at81.40% with 99,486 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%.[11]
The municipality was formed on 1 April 1961 and is spread over an area of 14.20 km2 (5.48 mi2).[1] There are 35 election wards represented by a councilor.[4] Madanapalle urban agglomeration is spread over an area of 23.44 km2 (9.05 sq mi).[3] Its constituents include the municipality of Madanapalle, theout growths of Angallu, Eedigapalle, Ankisettipalle, Chippili, Pamaiahgaripalle, Papireddipalle, Venkappakota, Basinikonda, Kollabylu, Ponnetipalem and Madanapalle (rural).[12]
Madanapalle is anAssembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh and the constituency number is 164 inRajampet Lok Sabha constituency.
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The economy is based on agriculture and main products include tomato, mango,groundnut,tamarind. Madanapalle is the biggest tomato market in Asia.[13] The tomatoes from here are supplied to most of the southern states & some of the northern states of India.[14]
It is also famous for silk and silk products likesaris and other casuals. The quality of silk product is recognizable. You can purchase silk sarees here atproduction cost. These are supplied to all major cities inSouth India includingBengaluru,Chennai and all silk product towns for sales.[15]
Madanapalle is very well connected by road and rail. There are three Bus terminals in Madanapalle. State ownedAPSRTC buses run to different parts of the district, state and interstate –Bengaluru (KA),Kolar (KA),Chintamani (KA) andChennai (TN),Vellore(TN).
Madanapalle Road Railway Station (MPL) is situated onDharmavarm - Pakala Branch line and all trains stop here.Trains are available here to travel toGuntakal,Tirupati,Vijayawada. Daily trains are available from and toGuntakal &Tirupati. Other nearest Railway Station is Kurabalakota Railway Station where only Passenger trains stop. NewKadapa toKolar via Madanapalle Railway line is under construction itKadapa–Bangalore section.In this project planned to Upgrade Madanapalle Road Railway station as Junction and one New Railway station to Madanapalle Town.
Three National Highways and One Major State Highway passes through Madanapalle.
NH 71 - Madanapalle toNaidupeta ViaPileru
NH 42 -Uravakonda toKrishnagiri ViaKuppam
The nearest airports areKempegowda International Airport ,Bengaluru, which is 114 kilometres (71 mi),Tirupati International Airport, which is 128 kilometres (80 mi) &Kadapa Airport which is 131 kilometres (81 mi) .
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under theSchool Education Department of the state.[16][17] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu.[citation needed]
Madanapalle has long standing educational institutions likeBesant Theosophical College, founded by Dr.Annie Besant in 1915.First Degree college in Rayalaseema Region and Rabindranath Tagore translatedJana Gana Mana from Bengali to English, Outside of Calcutta, the song was first sung by the bard himself at a session inBesant Theosophical College in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh on 28 February 1919 when Tagore visited the college and sung the song. The song enthralled the college students whileMargaret Cousins, then vice-principal of the college (also an expert in European music and wife of Irish poet James Cousins), both requested Tagore to create an English translation of the song and set down the musical notation to the national anthem which were provided by Tagore himself.[18]
Rishi Valley School, aboarding school, founded by the philosopherJiddu Krishnamurti,[19][20] Under Management of Krishnamurthy Foundation of India
Zilla Parishad High School, which was founded in 1924,Vasishta School (ICSE, AP State Syllabus) which was founded in 1981.[21]
It also has four engineering colleges and a Deemed-To-Be-University:
Deemed-To-Be-University:
Engineering Colleges:
Degree Colleges:
It also has some notable intermediate colleges like
The government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to establish Government Medical College near Madanapalle and land acquisition has started.[24]
There were many cinema theatres. At this moment, theatres Sai Chitra, Ravi, Sunil, A.S.R, Sree Krishna, Siddartha, Mini Siddartha only operating. Madhusudhana, Pancharatna, Avanthi, Usha, Jyothi, Mallikarjuna, Mini Mallikarjuna, Sesh Mahal, Bhavani, M.S.R.(Tarakarama) theatres closed or converted for other business purpose now.
Madanapalle is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh.Member of Legislative's (MLA) of MADANAPALLE from 1952 to till now
| S.No | Year | Party name | Name | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1952 | Communist Party of India (CPI) | Dodda Seetharamaiah | |
| 2 | 1955 | Indian National Congress (INC) | T.G.K. Gupta | |
| 3 | 1962 | Communist Party of India (CPI) | Dodda Seetharamaiah | |
| 4 | 1967 | Indian National Congress (INC) | A. Narasingarao | |
| 5 | 1972 | Indian National Congress (INC) | A. Narasingarao | |
| 6 | 1978 | Indian National Congress (INC) | G.V. Narayana Reddy | |
| 7 | 1983 | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) | R. Narayana Reddy | |
| 8 | 1985 | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) | R. Narayana Reddy | |
| 9 | 1989 | Indian National Congress (INC) | A. Mohan Reddy | |
| 10 | 1994 | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) | R. Sagar Reddy | |
| 11 | 1999 | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) | R. Shobha rani | |
| 12 | 2004 | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) | Dommalapati Ramesh | |
| 13 | 2009 | Indian National Congress (INC) | Mohammed Shahjahan Basha | |
| 14 | 2014 | YSRCP | Thippa Reddy | |
| 15 | 2019 | YSRCP | Nawaj Bhasha | |
| 16 | 2023 | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) | Dommalapati Ramesh |
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