Nellore, the city which has everything to make your lifestyle a lot better

All about Nellore

Nellore city comes under Nellore district and is situated on the banks of the Penna River in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Nellore is known for mica deposits and gold jewellry. Nellore is the fifth most populous district in Andhra Pradesh. The economy of Nellore primarily revolves around agriculture and aquaculture. Shrimp culturing, paddy cultivation and tobacco productions are the main output from the city.

History

In the 3^rd century, BC Nellore was part of the Mauryan Empire and was ruled by Ashoka The Great. After Mauryan Empire, it was the Pallava Dynasty that ruled over the city till 6^th century AD. Telugu Cholas also ruled the city for many centuries, but their rule came to end after 13^th century. From 13^th century till 18^th century Nellore was ruled by several kingdoms including Kakatiya, Vijayanagar Empire, Sultanate of Golconda, Mughal Empire and Arcot Nawabdom. In the midst of 18^th century, British won over the region including Nellore city and was placed under Madras Presidency. Potti Sriramulu, an activist, from Nellore fasted until death for the formation of the separate state of Andhra Pradesh after independence of India in 1947.

Geographical Location and Climate

Nellore is located on the south- eastern coast of India, 59 feet above sea level. Nellore has a tropical maritime climate. Summers in Nellore are hot and humid. The city experiences mild winters in the months of December and January. Nellore's proximity to the Bay of Bengal attracts good monsoons for the city.  Cyclones and floods are common in the region.

People, Culture and Demographics

Pertaining to 2011 census, population of Nellore including 15 Gram Panchayats was calculated at 600,869.  Nellore boasts literacy rate of 83.69 percent which is higher than that of the state. 79 percent of the population in Nellore follows Hinduism, whereas 19 percent of the population practice Islam, rest 2 percent includes Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists.

The culture of Nellore is similar to that of Andhra Pradesh. Annamayya, Kuchipudi and Tyagaraja traditions of Andhra Pradesh are equally part of Nellore’s culture. Telugu and English are widely spoken and understood in the region.

Festivals like Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Ugadi, Ramanavami, Vinayaka Chavithi, Dasara and Deepavali are celebrated with great pomp and show in Nellore.

Both men and women of Nellore perform the Kuchipudi dance passionately. There are many training institutes for new learners of the art. Some of the other major dance forms popular in Nellore are Butta Bommalu, Dappu and Tappeta Gullu.

Harikatha, a Hindu cultural event is widely celebrated in Nellore. Sankranti, another festival, Haridasas sing religious songs, displaying attributes  of various characters in Hindu epics. Rotiyan ki Eid is an annual urs (event) celebrated on the banks of Swarnala Cheruvu at the Bara Shaheed Dargah.

The cuisine of Nellore comprises of mouth-watering dishes that can make you crave for more. Dishes in Nellore are usually prepared with a combination of spices, meat, seafood, and rice. Some of the popular dishes from Nellore are garelu, idli, sambhar, upma, dibba attu, mutton koora, kodi (chicken) koora, fish curry, shrimp curry, and prawns curry,boondi mithai, chakodi, and obbattu.

Prominent Residential Hubs

Nellore being a peaceful, green and a progressive city is a favorable destination to live. Many builders and real estate builders have come up with numerous residential projects across the city. Following are the localities with major residential colonies in Nellore:

1. Podalakur Road
2. Ramalinga Puram
3. Ravindra Nagar
4. RTC Colony
5. Vedayapalem
6. Vaviletipadu
7. Vengalrao Nagar
8. Venkatachalam
9. ZP Colony
10. VRC Centre
11. Baba Nagar
12. Bangla Thota
13. Balaji Nagar
14. Gandhi Nagar
15. Golagamudi

Healthcare

Nellore ranks high when it comes to any district in Andhra Pradesh with great medical facility centers. Some of the best hospitals functioning in Nellore are given below:

1. Simhapuri Hospitals
2. Rich Hospitals
3. Bollineni Super Specialty Hospital
4. Apollo Nellore
5. Vasan Eye Care Hospital
6. Vijaya Hospital
7. KIMS Hospital
8. IRCS Cancer Hospital
9. Sri Ratnam Hospital
10. Narayana Superspeciality Hospitals

Shopping in Nellore

Nellore as a city of the south has a grand market for agricultural goods. Along with this Nellore has a range of markets that fulfill the needs of customers residing in the city. Together with the traditional markets, Nellore also has malls to cater the needs of the urban population of the city. Here is the list of markets and malls in Nellore:

Markets in Nellore

1. More Super Market
2. Magna /Chandana Super Market
3. Sunday Market
4. Pedda Bazar Market
5. Simhapuri Supermarket

Malls in Nellore

1. MGB Felicity Mall
2. Kandukuri Shopping Mall
3. Subhamastu Shopping Mall
4. Reliance Supermarket
5. Sri Venkataramana Arcade
6. CMR Famliy Shopping Complex

Transport Facilities

Nellore is linked by road with state and national highways. Nellore’s proximity to Krishnapatnam Port helps it in the field of sea trade.

Road

APSRTC provides bus services to various areas of Andhra Pradesh from Nellore bus station. NH 5 connects Nellore to the Golden Quadrilateral which further connects Kolkata and Chennai.

Rail

Nellore railway station is on the Vijayawada-Chennai stretch of Howrah-Chennai broad gauge and is connected to most parts of India. Nellore Station is amongst the top hundred booking destinations of Indian Railway. The city has two small railway stations which include Nellore south and Vedayapalem.

Air

Nellore has no airport of its own, but two airports - Tirupati Airport (125 Km from Nellore) in Tirupati and Chennai International Airport (193 Km from Nellore), Chennai are the closest airports to the city.

Main Tourist Attractions of the City

Nellore is the city known for marvelous temples and serene beaches. It has sanctuaries and zoos which set an example of how nature should be preserved. Following is the list of places that one must explore:

1. Gudur
2. Tada
3. Kavali Beaches
4. Sriharikota
5. Venkatagiri
6. Sullurpeta
7. Udayagiri
8. Mypadu
9. Kovur
10. Bitragunta
11. Jonnawada
12. Nelapattu
13. Vinjamur
14. Golagamudi
15. Narasimha Konda
16. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
17. Mypadu Beach
18. Penchalakona Temple
19. Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple
20. Nellapattu Sanctuary
21. Venkatagiri Fort

Education

Nellore has few but quality educational institutes across the city. Nellore’s high literacy rate is proof of how inclusive education system of Nellore is. Below is the list of some of it best colleges and schools:

List of Top 10 Schools in Nellore

1. Akshara Vidyalaya
2. Gomathy English Medium school
3. Infant Jesus Public school
4. Kendriya Vidyalaya Venkatagiri
5. Little Angels Public School
6. Padmavathi Vidyalaya
7. Ratnam High School
8. Space Central School
9. Sri Sai Vidyaniketan School
10. St. Ann’s High School

List of Top 15 Colleges in Nellore

1. Audisankara College Of Engineering And Technology
2. Parvatha Reddy Babul Reddy Visvodaya Institute Of Technology Of Science
3. Audisankara College Of Engineering For Women
4. Audisankara Institute Of Technology
5. Gokula Krishna College Of Engineering
6. NBKR Institute Of Science And Technology
7. Narayana Engineering College
8. AVS College Of Engineering And Technology
9. Andhra Engineering College
10. Damsetty Srinivasa Naidu’s DBS Institute Of Technology
11. Geethanjali Institute Of Science And Technology
12. Priyadarshini Institute Of Technology
13. Ramireddy Subbarami Reddy Engineering College
14. SKR College Of Engineering And Technology
15. Jagan’s College Of Engineering And Technology

Employment Opportunities

Nellore's economy off late has started shifting towards IT, engineering and manufacturing sectors. Many companies have set up their units in the region which have given a huge boost to the employment industry in Nellore. Here is the list of top companies in Nellore:

List of Top 15 Private Sector Units in Nellore

1. Green globe Power & Energy Solutions Private Limited
2. Finitehr Consulting Private Limited
3. MASA Powertech Private Limited
4. Orbit Life Care Private Limited
5. Blessi Townships & Realty India Private Limited
6. J& J Paper Eco-Products Private Limited
7. Deebham Agrotech India Limited
8. Vision Formula IT Private Limited
9. TVM Infracon Private Limited
10. Apex Voice Services Private Limited
11. Magunta Agro Farms Pvt Ltd
12. C-Well Lasik Private Limited
13. Elite Cyber Solutions Private Limited
14. NIPPO
15. Apache Leathers