Palnadu district

This district has derived its name from the Palnadu, also historically referred to as Pallava Nadu, the “land of the Pallavas”. The term originates from the early Pallava clans who originated in this region before they later expanded their influence toward the Tamil plains.^[4]

The district was formed on 4th April 2022 from Gurazala, Sattenapalli and Narasaraopet revenue divisions of erstwhile Guntur district.^[5][6][7][8]

Palnadu district is bordered by NTR district on north, Bapatla district on south east, Prakasam district and Markapuram, on south west and Guntur district on east. It is also surrounded by Suryapet district and Nalgonda district in Telangana state at west.

The total geographical area of the district is 730,123 hectares (7,301.23 km²) and 150,759 ha (1,507.59 km²) is covered by forest. The net area sown is 315,650 ha (3,156.5 km²). The total cropped area in the district is 347,114 ha (3,471.14 km²). The area sown more than once during the year is 31,464 ha (314.64 km²).

The district is rich in mineral resources. The principal minerals available are limestone, lime, Napa slabs, copper and lead. Limestone is being utilised by the cement factories of Macherla. There are copper mines at Agnigundala of Ipur Mandal.

The normal rainfall of the district is 775.3 mm (30.5 in) The climate is generally warm in summer and the heat is very severe in Rentachintala Mandal, where the maximum temperature in the state is recorded. Summer (March to June): the summer months are hot and dry, with temperatures often reaching high levels. This period is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Monsoon (July to September): the monsoon season brings rainfall to the region. During this period, the district receives the majority of its annual precipitation. The monsoon rains are essential for agriculture and overall water supply. Post-monsoon/winter (October to February): after the monsoon season, the region experiences a post-monsoon period, followed by relatively cooler months during winter. The temperatures are milder during this time. ^{[citation needed]}

The district had a population of 20,41,723, of which 458,551 (22.46%) lived in urban areas based on 2011 census data. Palnadu district has a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 3,75,554 (18.39%) and 1,42,944 (7.00%) of the population respectively.^{[3]: 77–82} 87.12% of the population spoke Telugu, 9.90% Urdu and 2.41% Lambadi as their first language.^[10]

The district is part of Narasaraopet (Lok Sabha constituency). There are seven assembly constituencies.^[11]

The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions: Gurazala, Narasaraopet and Sattenapalle, which are further subdivided into a total of 28 mandals.^[12]

Palnadu district tourist attractions (After zooming, move the cursor over icons for more details)

• Kotappakonda
• Ethipothala Falls
• Kondaveedu Fort

• Palanati Brahmanaidu, Palnadu Kingdom
• Nayakuralu Nagamma, Palnadu Kingdom
• Kaneganti Hanumanthu, freedom fighter
• Gurram Jashuva, poet
• Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, 3rd Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh & 11th Union Minister of Home Affairs and served as Governor of Maharashtra and Other States
• Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy, 8th Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh
• Kodela Siva Prasada Rao, 1st Speaker of Andhra pradesh Legislative Assembly and former home minister
• Vavilala Gopalakrishnayya, journalist and he was elected to the assembly
• Kasu Venkata Krishna Reddy, Former Cabinet Minister of United Andhra Pradesh
• Brahmanandam Kanneganti, Indian actor, popular telugu cinema comedian