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Kurnool

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Settlement.name
Kurnool
Settlement.settlement_type
City
Settlement.other_name
Kandanavōlu (Kandanōlu)
Settlement.image_caption
Clockwise from top: Skyline of Kurnool from Tungabhadra River Bridge, Pumphouse road in Kurnool, Kurnool Railway station, Kurnool City from Jagannatha Gattu and Kondareddy Buruju
Settlement.nickname
The Gateway of Rayalaseema
Settlement.pushpin_map
India Andhra Pradesh #India
Settlement.pushpin_label_position
right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
Location in Andhra Pradesh and in India
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1
State
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Andhra Pradesh
Settlement.subdivision_type2
Region
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Rayalaseema
Settlement.subdivision_type3
District
Settlement.subdivision_name3
Kurnool
Settlement.government_type
Municipal corporation
Settlement.governing_body
Kurnool Municipal Corporation
Settlement.leader_title
Mayor

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Wikidata facts

Population
269122
Area
97.69
Elevation
274
Image
23 - Telugu Talli Statue with Kondareddy Buruju as background.JPG
Households
100154
Dialing code
8518
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Commons category
Kurnool
postal code
518000–518999
female population
229485
male population
228148
P12749
foal
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25 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • History
  • Palaeolithic era
  • Vijayanagara era
  • Nawabs
  • British Rule
  • After independence
  • Geography
  • Cityscape
  • Climate
  • Demographics
  • Religion
  • Language
  • Government and politics
  • Villages
  • Education
  • Transport
  • Roadways
  • Railways
  • Airport
  • Economy
  • Notable people
  • See also
  • References
  • [https://www.chiangraitimes.com/india/deadly-bus-fire-in-kurnool-india/ External] links

Kurnool is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It formerly served as the capital of Andhra State (1953–1956). The city is often referred to as "The Gateway of Rayalaseema". Kurnool is also famous for Diamond hunting as diamonds can be found in the barren land of Kurnool after the top layers of soil are washed away by the monsoon rains. It also serves as the district headquarters of its Kurnool district. census, it is the fifth most populous city in the state with a population of 425,214. 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.

== Etymology == The original name of Kurnool is found in historical records as Kandanavōlu or Kandanōlu. It used to be a crossing on the Tungabhadra River, where the bullock cart caravans are believed to have greased their wheels ("kandana" being a reference to grease). The city is often referred to as "The Gateway of Rayalaseema".

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