Kurnool
Kurnool is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It formerly served as the capital of Andhra State (1953–1956) and will most likely be the judicial capital of Andhra Pradesh from 2024. The city is often referred to as "The Gateway of Rayalaseema". Kurnool is also known as The City of Gem Stones. It also serves as the district headquarters of its Kurnool district. As of 2011 census, it is the fifth most populous city in the state with a population of 484,327. It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. Although the area has been inhabited for thousands of years, modern Kurnool was founded in the 16th century CE with the construction of the Konda Reddy Fort.
Kurnool
Kandanavōlu (Kandanōlu) | |
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City | |
Top: Konda Reddy Fort Bottom: View of Kurnool city from Abhayanjaneya Swamy Temple | |
| Nickname: The Gateway of Rayalaseema | |
Interactive map | |
Kurnool Location in Andhra Pradesh and in India Kurnool Kurnool (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15.83°N 78.05°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Rayalaseema |
| District | Kurnool |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| • Body | Kurnool Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | B.Y.Ramaiah (YSRCP) |
| • Member of the Legislative Assembly | Abdul Hafeez Khan |
| • MP | Sanjeev Kumar |
| Area | |
| • City | 129.2 km2 (49.9 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 107 |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 425,214 |
| • Rank | 109th (India) 5th (Andhra Pradesh) |
| • Density | 3,300/km2 (8,500/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 484,327 |
| Demonym | Kurnoolion |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 518001, 518002, 518003, 518004, 518005, 518006, 518007 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-21 |
| Website | Kurnool Municipal Corporation |
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