Kurnool News

Kurnool is derived from Kandanavolu whcih is one of the 4 districts in Rayalaseema of Andhra Pradesh. At the time of October 1 1953 to October 31 1956, Kurnool is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The district Head quarters are located in Kurnool itself. The boundaries of Kurnool are Prakasam district to East, Bellary district of Karnataka state to West, Mahabubnagar district to north, Anantapur district to South, Raichur district of Karnataka to North-west, Kadapa district to South-east. According to 2011 census, the district consists of 4,053,463 population and the District is the 2nd largest in terms of area about 17,658 sq.km. Kurnool District news, Headlines, Local news etc can view in onlineap.com

Divisions

There are three Revenue divisions in Kurnool namely Nandyal, Kurnool and Adoni. Each divison is divided into Mandals. There are 54 Mandals in the district, 1 Municipal corporation namely Kurnool and 4 Municipalities namely Dhone, Nandyal, Yemmiganur and Adoni. There are 14 Assembly seats and 2 Lok Sabha constituencies ie. Kurnool and Nandyal in the district.

Economy

Kurnool District is enriched with good Mineral resources. Iron ore, Silica, Dolomite, Quartz, Lime stone and Ochre are the important Minerals found in Kurnool district.

Kurnool District News on Education

The district consists of good number of Educational institutions like Rayalaseema University, Kurnool Medical college, Osmania College, Dr Abdul haq Urdu University, Silver Jubilee Government Degree College, G pulla reddy College of Eng & Tech, Indian Institute of IT design and Manufacturing Kurnool etc. 

Tourism

Mahanandi Temple, Srisailam Temple, Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger reserve, Kurnool Fort, Kondareddy Burz, Ahobilam Temple, Yaganti Temple, Belum Caves, Matralayam etc are the major tourist and Historical places in Kurnool district. visit onlineap.com to get all Kurnool district news, Latest updates etc.