What is special about Nellore?
Situated on the banks of River Penna, it is one of the most populous cities of Andhra Pradesh. The city is renowned for its rich agriculture as well as export of prawns, shrimp and sugar cane. The city is also home to many historic temples and heritage sites that receive devotees and tourists throughout the year.
What is the old name of Nellore?
Vikrama Simhapuri
The name of the district is derived from the name of the district headquarters, Nellore. The district’s name was Vikrama Simhapuri until the 13th century, when it became known as Nellore.
In which state is situated Nelapattu bird Sanctuary?
Andhra Pradesh
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India, near the village of Nelapattu. It has an area of 458.92 hectares. It is an important breeding site for spot-billed pelicans (Pelecanus philippensis).
What is famous in Kavali?
Essential Kavali
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Religious Sites.
- DR Convention Center. Convention Centres.
- MGB Felicity Mall. Shopping Malls.
- Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple. Religious Sites.
- Venkatagiri Fort. Historic Sites.
- Mypadu Beach. Beaches.
- Kothapatnam Beach. Beaches.
- Chandavaram Excavation Site. Ancient Ruins, Educational sites.
Is there Airport in Nellore?
Visitors to Nellore can take a flight till Tiruparti Airport, the nearest airport to Nellore. However, as limited flights serve Tirupati Airport, one can take a flight till Chennai from anywhere in India to go to Nellore.
Is Nellore a city or town?
It is the fourth most populous city in the state. It is at a distance of 700 km from state’s Executive capital Visakhapatnam and about 170 km north of Chennai, Tamilnadu and also about 380 km east-northeast of Bangalore, Karnataka. Nellore City accounts for 65% of the urban population of Nellore District.
What are the birds and animals found in sanctuaries in India?
List of bird sanctuaries of India
- Vedanthangal bird sanctuary View from Watch Tower.
- Malabar grey-hornbill (Ocyceros griseus) at Thattekad, Kerala.
- spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) at nest at Atapaka in Kolleru W IMG 3738.
- Birds at Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Unnao.
Why is Pulicat lake famous?
Also called Pazhaverkadu, the lake is popular as a flamingo-watching site and for water activities. The lake is also known for the Pulicat Bird Sanctuary and attracts a number of tourists. Besides flamingos, one can also sight storks and kingfishers.
Who invented kavali?
Origins. Delhi’s Sufi saint Amir Khusrow of the Chisti order of Sufis is credited with fusing the Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Indian traditions in the late 13th century in India to create Qawwali as we know it today.
Who is Kavali MLA?
Kavali (Assembly constituency)
| Kavali | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent MLA | Ramireddy Pratap Kumar Reddy |
| Political Party | YSR Congress Party |
| Elected Year | 2014 |
| Constituency Details |
What kind of animals are found in Andhra Pradesh?
Some of the animals found in the region are Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Panther, Tiger and Jackal Muntjack. Some of the wildlife reserves are Nellapattu Sanctuary and Pulicat Lake. This wildlife sanctuary is one of the largest Pelican reserves in Southeast Asia.
How many species of trees are there in Andhra Pradesh?
Flora of Andhra pradesh There are about 3000 wild and naturalized species of angiosperms; 3 species of gymnosperms and 72 species of Pteridophytes and 100 species of bryophytes in the state of Andhra Pradesh. There are about 550 species of trees, 285 shrubs, 1765 herbs and 300 climbers.
Which is the most natural habitat in Andhra Pradesh?
Andhra Pradesh’s undulating terrain, deep forests, valleys, cliffs and the two largest rivers-Krishna and Godavari- flowing through the state make it a region rich in biodiversity that has evolved as a natural habitat for wildlife.