Why is markapur famous?
Markapur is known for the Chennakesava Swamy Temple built by King Sri Krishnadevaraya, one of the oldest temples in the state. A carnival happens every year during Ratha yatra (Tirunalla in Telugu).
Who is markapur MLA?
Markapuram (Assembly constituency)
| Markapuram | |
|---|---|
| Constituency of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Incumbent MLA | Kunduru Nagarjuna Reddy |
| Political Party | YSRCP |
| Constituency Details |
What is the famous Ongole?
Ongole is a small coastal town and is the 13th most populous city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is famous for the Ongole Cattle which is a breed of oxen and is exported to many countries.
What is the special of Prakasam district?
Chimakurthi is world-renowned for its granite reserves. Dornala is also known as Diguva Srisailam, since it is very near the historic pilgrimage centre of Srisailam. Cumbum lake also known as Gundalakamma lake built on Gundalakamma rivulet upon Nallamalai hills is one of the oldest man made lakes of Asia.
What is the pin code of markapur?
523315
523316523329
Markapur/Zip codes
How many mandals are there in markapur?
12 mandals
There are 12 mandals in Markapur revenue division.
Who is the MP of Ongole?
Ongole (Lok Sabha constituency)
| Ongole | |
|---|---|
| Lok Sabha Constituency | |
| Incumbent | Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy |
| Parliamentary Party | Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party |
| Elected Year | 2019 |
Is Ongole city or town?
ONGOLE is a city in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The Municipality was formed in the year 1876 and was Upgraded to Municipal Corporation on 25.01. 2012. The city is one of the 13 municipal corporations in the state and also the Headquarters of Ongole mandal.
What is famous in Kanigiri?
Kanigiri Nagara Panchayat is 6th largest ULB in the Prakasam District of A.P. is spread over an area of 49.30 sq. kms. with a population of 44755 (2011 census). It is known for/famous for its Kanigiri hill.
Who ruled Ongole?
The city was also ruled by Krishna Deva Raya. The last dynasty to rule the Ongole region before the British was the Mandapati dynasty (zamindars).
What is the history of Markapur?
Markapur is a town in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Markapur mandal in Markapur revenue division. : 16 Markapur is known for the Chennakesava Swamy Temple built by King Sri Krishnadevaraya, one of the oldest temples in the state.
Which railway station is Mrk in Andhra Pradesh?
Markapur Road railway station (station code: MRK ), is an Indian Railway station in Markapur of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on Nallapadu–Nandyal section and is administered by Guntur railway division of South Coast Railway zone.
What is the population of Markapur in Karnataka?
This town is close to the Nallamala Hills and currently has a population of nearly 75,000. Markapuram is known for slate manufacturing industries. On 3 September 2020, Markapur received a heavy rainfall of 227mm, which is a heavy rainfall in last 20 years.
How is Markapur for slate manufacturing?
Markapur is popular for slate manufacturing. It used to export slate to other countries in the late 1980s. It is one of the revenue divisions in Prakasam district. Markapuram is located on the Ananthapur–Amaravathi Express Highway which is on going Expressway Project.