Kadapa district
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Kadapa district కడప జిల్లా |
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| District of Andhra Pradesh | |
 Location of Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh |
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| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Administrative division | Kadapa district |
| Headquarters | Kadapa |
| Tehsils | 50 |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Kadapa, Rajampet |
| • Assembly seats | 10 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15,379 km2 (5,938 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,884,524 |
| • Urban | 34.1% |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 67.88% |
| • Sex ratio | 984 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-04 |
| Major highways | National Highway 40 (India) |
| Coordinates | 14°28′N 78°49′E / 14.467°N 78.817°ECoordinates: 14°28′N 78°49′E / 14.467°N 78.817°E |
| Website | Official website |
| Population Growth of Kadapa district | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1871 | 1,351,194 |
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| 1881 | 1,121,038 | -17.0% | |
| 1891 | 1,272,072 | 13.5% | |
| 1901 | 1,291,267 | 1.5% | |
| 2001 | 2,601,797 |
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| 2011 | 2,884,524 | 10.9% | |
| source:1871-1901 | |||
Kadapa district is said to be the heart of the Rayalaseema as it is centrally located and well connected with the 4 districts of Rayalaseema. The District has a glorious history and a rich cultural heritage. Kadapa district (officially: YSR Kadapa district) is one of the 13 districts in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also one of the four districts in the Rayalaseema region of the state. The city of Kadapa is the seat of administration for the district.
Paleolithic rock paintings found at Chintakunta caves near Muddanuru in Kadapa district are said to be the second largest group of paintings in India after Bhimbetika rock art paintings. The rock paintings with mystic figures are also found at Dappalle village near Mylavaram Dam in Jammalamadugu Taluk of the district.
Many Paleolithic sites were found in Kadapa district, as the surroundings of Jammalamadugu, Mailavaram Dam and Gandikota.
Some megalithic burial sites were explored near Porumamilla, Sankhavaram and at Yellatur village near Kadapa. The surroundings of Vontimitta are also noted as Megalithic cultural sites.
The section of Rayachoti consists of many documented and undocumented Megalithic sites and stone circles. A noted megalithic site is at Devandlapalli in Tsundupalle taluk of the district.
Kadapa has historical importance since BC era. It was connected with Mouryans in BC era and Sathavahanas. Buddhism must have flourished here for many years along the banks of rivers Cheyyeru and Penna. Nandalur is an important Buddhist site in the district along with Tallapaka, Rajampeta, Konduru, Khazipeta in the district.
Jainism also had a place in Kadapa district history; the remnants of a buried Jain temple were found at Danavulapadu village on the banks of river Penna.
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