Narayanavanam

Narayanavanam is a census town in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Narayanavanam mandal in Chittoor revenue division.[2][1] The town is known for Kalyana Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and was constructed in the year 1541 AD.[3]

Narayanavanam
Census Town
Narayanavanam
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 13.42°N 79.58°E / 13.42; 79.58
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictChittoor
MandalNarayanavanam
Area
 • Total1.68 km2 (0.65 sq mi)
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total11,253
 • Density6,700/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
517581
Telephone code+91–8577
Vehicle registrationAP

Geography

Narayanavanam is located at 13.42°N 79.58°E / 13.42; 79.58.[4] It has an average elevation of 122 metres (400 feet).

Narayanavanam is just 35 km away from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India and 95 km away from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is just 5 km away from Puttur, point of departure for buses to the temple town Narayanavanam. From Narayanavanam you can go to Kailasa Kona Falls.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[5] Narayanavanam had a population of 37,041. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Narayanavanam has an average literacy rate of 64%, lower than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 56%. In Narayanavanam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Telugu is the official language of the town.

Education

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[6][7] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu.

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See also

References
  1. "District Census Handbook - Chittoor" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 19–21, 58. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  2. "Chittoor District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 476, 515. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  3. Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh. Sura Books.
  4. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Narayanavanam
  5. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  6. "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  7. "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
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