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Tehsil Rayadurg, District Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh.

There are 15 villages in this mandal (mdl code-18) of Ananthapur Dt, AP & the villages are:1 Mechiri, 2 Mallapuram, 3Chadam, 4 Bondanakal, 5 Gramadatla, 6 D.Kondapuram, 7 Vadrahonnur, 8 Kontanahalli, 9 rayadurg, 10 Udegolam, 11 Baginayakana halli, 12 Avuladatla, 13 Nagireddipalle, 14 Veparalla, 15 Junjurampalle.
Rayadurg is a city and a municipality in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.As of 2001[update] India census, Rayadurg had a population of 54,127. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Rayadurg has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 47%. In Rayadurg, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Though ignored by majority of the historians, it definitely left an indelible mark on history of India by its role during Vijayanagara Empire. A strong fort which was built during Vijayanagara empire is still a silent witness for the forgotten days. A large number of temples built in and around the town also tell lots of stories.

The areas surrounding rayadurg are famous for high quality Ground Nut,Tamarind and Custard Apple also known as Seethaphal.Here Special variety of Pomegranate and brinjal (vankaya)can be seen through out the year

Main sources of revenue being Weaving silk and cotton saris, Garment industry and farming. Nearly 10,000 people are working in garment units. Rayadurg is one of the biggest garment industry in south India exporting Rs.200 crore garments per annual. Silk Sarees for marriages also famous in Rayadurg.

Laddu Suri Angadi a Sweets Stall located in Main Bazaar is very famous for the mouthwatering Laddu,Mysorepak,Kara (called as Mixture)and other sweets.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rayadurg
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Coordinates:   14°42'12"N   76°51'19"E

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  • IT IS VERY GOOD PLACE BECAUSE I WAS BORN THERE
  • I Love Rayadrug Becuase of Forts& temples
  • I love Rayadrug, because it is the place where i first put my step on this beautiful world made by Allah Subaanawataala. I love it for its elegant beauty and sheer joy, which i get from that place. And I feel sad to say that i MISS it a LOT.
  • its became very popular bcoz few years back one lion born there, thats me...................................................
  • I AM MANI TEJA.P H.NO-8-1-111 BESIDE AZZEZIAHALL RAYADURG
  • Rayadurg is Rocking for oogani...and also borugulu. The climate is moderate in all the seasons. no heavy rains in rain season, no extreme hot in summer, not extreme cold in winter
  • supper location in rayadurg
  • historical place
  • 'Rayadurg' factually means ("King's Hill Fortress"). This Fort symbolized a very important part in the account of (Vijayanagar Empire). Rayadurg fort has numerous internal forts and was unapproachable for opponents to assail. It is constructed at an elevation of (2727 ft) above the sea level. Memoirs : Rayadurg was initially an iron grip of (Boya Palegars) 'Bedars' who were extremely tumultuous throughout the rule of Vijayanagar. The emperor assigned an officer lashing them out and feinted place hisself and thus the hill was known as "Bhupatirayakonda". Subsequently after the forceful Rakshasa Tangadi, the Bedars recuperated the place, however were once more driven out by (Koneti Nayak). His son ('Venkatapathi Nayak') who had disparity with ('Palegar' of Chittaldurg) greatly reinforced the ramparts. This fort was incarcerated by Tipu and he made it as a part of his (Gooty Province). Attractions inside the fort : Remains of Rayadurg fort can be still found on the foothills of the Rayadurg Town. This unique hill fort was constructed by Junga Nayak. A part of this citadel’s wall has disintegrated. There are 4 caves placed beneath the slope which has small doors of stone with sculptors of (Siddhas). The area of the fort comprises of many village temples like Elamma, Narashimhaswamy and Hanuman, which are often thronged by devotees. You can also visit some of the other temples like Jambukeswara, Kanyakaparameswari, Prassanna Venkatesvara and Venugopala. One more significant and a stunning display is ("Dasabhuja Ganapathi"), effigy of (Lord Ganesha) with 10 shoulders. This idol was sculpted from a monolithic stone of 4m.This idol of Ganesha ('Dasabhuja Ganapathi’) is a proof of the architectural skills i.e. ecstatic Shilpkala of the ancient days.
  • Rayadurgam famous business in muthoot finance and sunni musalman famous masjid in *MECCA MASJID*
  • I like rayadurd
  • A Place to forget all your work tension and enjoy with your friends.I always admire to go to railway station in evening times and have snacks (merchi and burgulu) :)).
  • dont believe rayrdurgam girls
  • I think that there are some treasures are found in rayadurgam fort by some treasure hunters this is one of the great loss to the government of anantapur district and the archeology department of ananta pur district so government must take some steps to eradicate the treasure hunters in rayadurgam fort.
  • Rayadurg no one town in INDIA AS FAMOUS As rayad urg because so many temples located in many streets
  • In rayadurg atleast one must being stiched jeans pant from the each house. And that to superb quality.
  • Rayadurgam is the best place where we can relax in all sense..........
  • The name is Rayadurgam. not rayadurg. durg is not even a real word. Also it's mysorepakam. not mysorepak. also,seethapalam not seethapal. 200 koti, not crore. who wrote this page? full of mistake, please correct.
  • The original word is Mysorepak from where it was originated, nobody says pakam .And people of Rayadurg call Rayadurga not even Rayadurgam.
  • No need to criticize anybody because we want to know the history of rayadurgam at the same time to propagate the history of rayadurgam. My strong opinion is to get proper assurance from the Govt. through providing tourism facilities and establish proper tourism guide it becomes one of the best tourist place for the public
  • rayadurgam mandal is faraway from development, it is having a huge business unit called ssi sector ready made garments and silk saries, people are not utilizing the resoures effectively upto the extent,
  • I like you Rayadurgam Sudhakar
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