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Nellore
Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nelluru
Vikirama Simhapuri
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| Nickname(s):
Shrimp Capital of India
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 Nellore
Location in India
Nellore
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Nellore
Location in India
Nellore
Location in Asia
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Nellore
Location in Earth
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| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nellore |
| Incorporated (Municipality) | 1 November 1866 |
| Incorporated (Corporation) | 2004 |
| Named for | Indian gooseberry |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Nellore Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
| • City | 149.2 km2 (57.6 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • City | 600,869 |
| • Rank | 4th (in AP) |
| • Density | 4,027.3/km2 (10,431/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 600,869 |
| Demonym(s) | Nellorean |
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| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
524001-524005
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| Area code(s) | +91–861 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-39 |
Nellore is a city in Andhra Pradesh, an Indian state. It sits on the banks of the Penna River in the Nellore district. Nellore is the main city of its district and is the fourth largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It is about 279 km from Vijayawada and 170 km north of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also about 380 km east-northeast of Bangalore, Karnataka.
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What's in a Name?
The name Nellore has a couple of interesting stories behind it. One old story says the name comes from a special stone found under a nelli tree. A nelli tree is also known as an Indian gooseberry tree.
However, most people believe the name "Nellore" comes from the Tamil word "nellu," which means "paddy" or "rice." This area is famous for growing lots of rice, so the name shows how important rice farming is here. Over time, the name "Nelluru" changed to "Nellore."
Long ago, when the Chola dynasty ruled, the area was called Vikrama Simhapuri. But because there were so many rice fields, the name eventually changed to Nellore. Even today, farming, especially rice growing, is a big part of Nellore's economy.
A Glimpse into Nellore's Past
Nellore has been ruled by many different powerful groups throughout history. These include the Mauryas, Satavahanas, Cholas, Pallavas, Pandyas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara Empire, and the Arcot Nawabs.
Around 3rd century BCE, Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty ruled Nellore. Later, the Pallava dynasty took over until the 6th century CE. After that, the Chola rulers governed Nellore for a long time, until the 13th century CE. It then became part of other empires like the Kakatiyas and the Vijayanagara Empire.
In the 18th century, the British took control of Nellore from the Arcot Nawabs. It then became part of the Madras Presidency under British India. Nellore played an important part in the development of the Telugu language. It also helped in forming the state of Andhra Pradesh. Potti Sriramulu, a famous freedom fighter who went on a hunger strike until his death for the creation of Andhra Pradesh, was from Nellore.
Nellore's Location and Weather
Where is Nellore?
Nellore is located at 14°26′N 79°59′E / 14.44°N 79.98°E. It is about 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level.
Nellore's Climate
Nellore has a Tropical savanna climate. This means it has hot and humid summers, and warm winters. April and May are usually the hottest months. The city is about 24 km (15 miles) from the Bay of Bengal. This closeness to the sea helps keep the weather mild in both summer and winter.
Nellore gets most of its rain from October to December due to the north-east monsoon. This period brings about 60% of the city's yearly rainfall. Cyclones can happen during this time, sometimes causing floods.
Summer temperatures can go from 36 to 46 degrees Celsius (97 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit). In winter, temperatures are usually between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius (73 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). Nellore can sometimes experience both droughts (very dry periods) and floods.
| Climate data for Nellore (1981–2010, extremes 1901–2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 35.6 (96.1) |
39.4 (102.9) |
43.9 (111.0) |
45.6 (114.1) |
46.7 (116.1) |
46.7 (116.1) |
42.2 (108.0) |
40.6 (105.1) |
41.7 (107.1) |
40.7 (105.3) |
36.7 (98.1) |
35.0 (95.0) |
46.7 (116.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.9 (85.8) |
32.4 (90.3) |
35.1 (95.2) |
37.8 (100.0) |
39.9 (103.8) |
38.2 (100.8) |
36.0 (96.8) |
35.1 (95.2) |
35.1 (95.2) |
32.8 (91.0) |
30.1 (86.2) |
29.0 (84.2) |
34.3 (93.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.7 (69.3) |
22.0 (71.6) |
23.9 (75.0) |
26.2 (79.2) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.5 (83.3) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.4 (79.5) |
25.2 (77.4) |
23.2 (73.8) |
21.5 (70.7) |
25.0 (77.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 15.0 (59.0) |
16.1 (61.0) |
17.2 (63.0) |
20.2 (68.4) |
20.2 (68.4) |
21.1 (70.0) |
22.2 (72.0) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.5 (70.7) |
18.9 (66.0) |
16.7 (62.1) |
14.4 (57.9) |
14.4 (57.9) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 26.0 (1.02) |
1.7 (0.07) |
3.5 (0.14) |
8.7 (0.34) |
43.1 (1.70) |
28.9 (1.14) |
85.9 (3.38) |
96.0 (3.78) |
97.2 (3.83) |
287.1 (11.30) |
290.9 (11.45) |
100.4 (3.95) |
1,069.4 (42.10) |
| Average rainy days | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 3.7 | 46.0 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 64 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 55 | 51 | 56 | 56 | 62 | 71 | 74 | 71 | 62 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department | |||||||||||||
Nellore is ranked as the 18th best "National Clean Air City" in India for cities with 3 to 10 lakh people.
People of Nellore
| Religion in Nellore | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Hinduism | 78.72% | |||
| Islam | 19.03% | |||
| Christianity | 1.59% | |||
| Others | 0.66% | |||
| Others include Sikhs, Buddhist, Jains & Parsis | ||||
In 2011, Nellore city had a population of 505,258 people. The city's literacy rate was 83.59%. This means that most people in Nellore can read and write. The population of the larger city area, including nearby villages, is about 631,791.
| Year | Population | Growth rate |
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| 1961 | 106776 | --- |
| 1971 | 133590 | 25.1% |
| 1981 | 237065 | 77.5% |
| 1991 | 316606 | 33.6% |
| 2001 | 404775 | 27.8% |
| 2011 | 558,548 | 35.29% |
Learning in Nellore
Schools in Nellore are run by the government, supported by aid, or are private. They teach students from primary to secondary levels. You can find schools that teach in English and also in Telugu.
How Nellore is Governed
Running the City
The Nellore Municipal Corporation manages the city. It started as a municipality in 1866 and became a corporation in 2004. It covers an area of about 150 square kilometers and has 54 wards (sections). The city's mayor is Sravanthi.
Nellore is also part of a national program called Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). This program helps improve water supply and sewerage services in cities.
Nellore's Culture
People from Nellore are often called Nelloreans. A special event called the Rottela Panduga (Roti festival) happens every year. It's a festival celebrated at the Bara Shaheed Dargah, a shrine near Swarnala Cheruvu. People exchange flat breads (rotis) during this event. Visitors from all religions and places come to enjoy it.
What to Eat in Nellore
Chepala Pulusu is a popular fish curry from Nellore. Another famous local sweet is Malai Kaja. It is made from maida, milk, and sugar.
City Services and Transport
Media in Nellore
Nellore has its own newspapers like Zaminryot (started in 1930) and the Lawyer Weekly. Other big newspapers like Eenadu, Vaartha AndhraJyothy, and Sakshi also print local editions for Nellore.
Getting Around Nellore
For getting around the city, people use two-wheelers, three-wheelers (like auto rickshaws), and cars. Auto rickshaws are very common for local travel.
The Nellore bus station offers bus services within the district and to other cities. Nellore railway station is an important train station. There are also smaller railway stations like Nellore South, Vedayapalem, and Padugupadu railway station. Trains called MEMUs run regularly between Nellore and Chennai Central. There are plans to build a simple airport for the city too.
Major National highways connect Nellore to other parts of India. National Highway 16, which is part of Asian Highway 45 and the Golden Quadrilateral, goes around the city.
Famous People from Nellore
- Acharya Aatreya, a writer and poet
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, a famous singer
- Venkatesh Geriti, a political activist
- Nagabhushanam, a Telugu actor
- Venkaiah Naidu, a former Vice President of India
- Kalahasti P. Prasad, an electrical engineering researcher
- Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, a Telugu actor
- Bezawada Gopala Reddy, a former Chief Minister
- Ramana Reddy, a Telugu actor and comedian
- Potti Sreeramulu, an Indian Freedom Fighter
- Puchalapalli Sundarayya
- Tikkana, a famous poet
- Vanisri, an actress
See also
In Spanish: Nellore para niños
