Nandikotkur
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Nandikotkur
Nandikotkuru | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Interactive map of Nandikotkur | |
.svg)  Nandikotkur Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°52′00″N 78°16′00″E / 15.8667°N 78.2667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nandyal |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.14 km2 (8.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 46,593 |
| • Density | 2,014/km2 (5,215/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | Nandikotkur Municipality |
Nandikotkur, natively known as Nandikotkuru, is a grade II municipality town and capital of Nandikotkur mandal in Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Nandikotkur Assembly constituency is one of the constituencies formed during the early delimitation of electoral boundaries in Andhra Pradesh and has been in existence since the first general elections in 1952.[2]
The constituency is reserved for Scheduled Castes and forms part of the Nandyal Lok Sabha constituency.[3]
It comprises a mix of rural mandals where agriculture is a primary occupation, supported in part by irrigation systems linked to regional river basins. The electorate includes a substantial rural population, and the constituency has regularly participated in state assembly elections since its formation.
Geography
Nandikotkur is located at 15°52′00″N 78°16′00″E / 15.8667°N 78.2667°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 292 meters (961 feet). The nearest river is Krishna river.
Nandikotkur is located 27 km from Kurnool and 58 km from Nandyal.. It serves as a major transit point connecting important between Kurnool and Guntur. The route to Srisailam from Kurnool also traverses through Nandikotkur. The legend says that Nandikotkur is surrounded by nine Nandi statues (bulls) and hence this place was earlier called NavaNandikotkur and now this is called Nandikotkur. Handri Neeva Canal which provides irrigation water to Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa and Chittoor districts starts from Nadikotkur Mandal only. Sangamaheshwaram the place where seven rivers meet is located around 25 km from Nandikotkur. The population of Nandikotkur is 46,953
Nearby pilgrimage centres
Nandikotkur is situated in proximity to several well-known pilgrimage centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, contributing to regional religious movement and connectivity.
- Srisailam – located approximately 140–160 km from Nandikotkur, it is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre known for the Mallikarjuna Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a Shakti Peetha. The town is connected to Nandikotkur via road routes through the Nallamala forest region.
- Jogulamba Temple, Alampur – situated at a distance of around 20–25 km, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Jogulamba and is one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas. Its close proximity makes it one of the nearest major pilgrimage sites accessible from Nandikotkur.
- Sangameswaram – located about 20–30 km from Nandikotkur, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated near the confluence of rivers. It is periodically accessible depending on water levels, attracting visitors from nearby areas including Nandikotkur.
Transport
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Nandikotkur bus station.[5]