Rayadurgam
Rayadurg
రాయదుర్గ౦ | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Anantapur |
| Area | |
| • 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 | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 515 865 |
| Telephone code | +91–8495 |
| Website | rayadurg |
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[update] 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ "Brief Industrial Profile of Ananthapur District" (PDF). Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate)" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Rayadurg Municipality". cdma.ap.gov.in. Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "School Eduvation Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Retrieved 7 November 2016.