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Nuzvid

other_name = నూజివీడు
—  town  —
Nuzvid

other_name = నూజివీడు

Location of Nuzvid

other_name = నూజివీడు

in Andhra Pradesh and India
Coordinates 16°47′N 80°51′E / 16.78°N 80.85°E / 16.78; 80.85Coordinates: 16°47′N 80°51′E / 16.78°N 80.85°E / 16.78; 80.85
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District(s) Krishna
Population 50,338 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Area

• Elevation

• 88 metres (289 ft)

Nuzvid (Telugu: నూజివీడు; also called Nujiveedu) is a mandal and municipality in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 50 km from Vijayawada and 35 km from Eluru. This place is well connected by bus and rail. Nuzvid is well known for its mangos, which are exported world wide.

Nuzvid is a historical fort town in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. It was founded by late Meka Basavarayudu, the chieftain of Rani Rudrama Devi of Orugallu dynasty. The original name of this place said to be "NOOJELAVEEDU".

There was a story behind the establishment of this place. One day the chieftain came to this place with his DOGS for hunting. While he was looking around for the hunt, suddenly he found to his surprise that, his DOGS were being chased by GOATS! After having witnessed the bravery of the goats, he realised the power in this soil and has decided to build his fort over here. The "KUKKALA GETU" was built depicting this story. There is a famous and ancient temple called "KOTA MAHA LAKSHMI" temple in the FORT CAMPUS (Near PG Center). The legend has it that "KOTA MAHA LAKSHMI" used to guard the FORT from evil forces and enemies. People used to hear the clinking of anklets of Goddess KOTA MAHA LAKSHMI, during night as she guarded the fort grounds.

The town is famous for Rajahs (Kings), Dasara festival, Chedugudu/Kabaddi (rural sports), basketball and variety of mangoes. Nuzvid Chinna Rasalu (a type of small mango) and Pedda Rasalu (large mangos) are world famous. Each Pedda Rasam mango weighs as much as 3 kg and they are very sweet and tasty.

The first film studio of Tollywood Sobhanachala Studio was established at Chennai by a native of Nuzvid.

The first English-Telugu dictionary was prepared by Sankaranarayana with the financial help of Nuzvid Rajahs.

In Andhra history, the first mutiny was held by Nuzvidians against French colonials. Senior Citizens of Nuzvidu used to say that this place used to have "BURUJU"s with heavily artillery guarding the security. One of such places was "BODIGATTU". People used to listen the heavy sounds of artillery those days from the place now called "DAMADAMAALA THOTHA". Nuzvid soil cultivated rich history, culture and heritage.

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[edit] Geography

Nuzvid is located at 16°47′N 80°51′E / 16.78°N 80.85°E / 16.78; 80.85.[1] It has an average elevation of 88 metres (288 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Nuzvid had a population of 50,338. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nuzvid has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 63%. In Nuzvid, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Education

Nuzvid is an educational centre for the surrounding areas. Sri Raja Rangarayappa Zilla Parishad High School (SRRZPH School), established 1893, is one of the oldest schools in Andhra Pradesh.[citation needed] Other prominent educational institutions are:

Colleges
  • Dharma Appa Rao College (DAR College)
  • Dr.M.R.APPA Rao Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nuzvid Campus
  • Thatavarti IT & Business School
  • Sri Sarathi Institute Of Engineering And Technology (SSIET), Affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
  • Government I.T.I
  • Nuzvid Polytechnic College
  • Viswa Gitangali Junior College
  • School of Nursing, Giffard Memorial Hospital of SDA
  • Sri Siddhartha Pharmacy College
Schools
  • St Ann's English Medium School
  • St.Jones English Medium High School
  • St.Mary's High School
  • St Thomas High School
  • SDA High School
  • Sri Siddhartha Talent School
  • Sri Sarathi Public School
  • Kumar public school
  • Bethesda Integrated International School (BIS)
  • Oxford Convent
  • Raveendra Bharathi Public School
  • Nellore Raveendra Bharathi School

[edit] Sports

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The basketball court in DAR College is well-known, hosting an annual tournament and producing several national and international basketball players.this tournament has been running since 31years,in the olden days those who learn basketball got jobs in public sectors.

During Dussehra festival, Chedugudu Poteelu (a Kabaddi championship) will be held in SRRZP High School.

[edit] Villages in mandal

The following is the list of villages in this mandal. [3]

  1. Agiripalli
  2. Annavaram
  3. Bathulavarigudem
  4. Boravancha
  5. Chinna Ravicherla
  6. Devaragunta
  7. Digavalli
  8. Enamadala
  9. Gogulampadu
  10. Goduguvarigudem
  11. Gollapalli
  12. Gopavaram
  13. Hanumanthunigudem
  14. Jangamgudem
  15. Kalaturu
  16. Marribandam
  17. Meerjapuram
  18. Mokhasa Narasannapalem
  19. Morsapudi
  20. Mukkellapadu
  21. Narsupet
  22. Nuzvid
  23. Pallerlamudi
  24. Pedha Ravicherla
  25. Polasanapalle
  26. Pothureddipalle
  27. Ramannagudem
  28. Seetarampuram
  29. Simhadripuramu
  30. Sunkollu
  31. Thukkuluru
  32. Vempadu
  33. Venkatayapalem
  34. Venkatadripuram
  35. Mittagudem
  36. Narasingapalem
  37. leelanagar
  38. yarrvarigudem
  39. kothagudem

[edit] Hospitals

  • Gifford Memorial Hospital (GMH) - Also called as American Hospital
  • Govt.Hospital
  • Ravi Nursing Home
  • Babu Nursing Home
  • Kishore Nursing Home
  • Raghava Nursing Home
  • srujana Nursing Home
  • Sailaja Hospital
  • Dr. Bobbili Jhansi Rani Nursing Home

[edit] Notable residents

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nuzvid
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 
  3. ^ "Villages in Nuzvidu mandal". http://www.krishna.gov.in/eldistrict2/htm/32.htm. Retrieved 2007-02-21. 
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