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'''Banganapalle''' or '''Banagana Palli''' is a town in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It lies in [[Kurnool district]], 70&nbsp;km south of the town of Kurnool. Banganapalle is famous for its [[mango]]es and has a [[cultivar]], ''Banganapalle'', named after it. Between 1790 and 1948, Banganapalle was the capital of the [[princely state]] of the same name, [[Banganapalle State]]. Notable Persons who were born here is [[Pendekanti Venkatasubbaiah]]
'''Banaganapalli''' is a town in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It lies in [[Nandyal district]], 38&nbsp;km west of the city of Nandyal. Banaganapalli is famous for its [[mango]]es and has a [[cultivar]], ''Banaganapalli'', named after it. Between 1790 and 1948, Banaganapalli was the capital of the [[princely state]] of the same name, [[Banganapalle State]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Banganapalle is located at {{coord|15.3167|N|78.2333|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Banganapalle.html Falling Rain Genomics. Banganapalle]</ref> It has an average elevation of 209 metres (688&nbsp;ft).
Banaganapalli is located at {{coord|15.3167|N|78.2333|E|}}.<ref>[https://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Banganapalle.html Falling Rain Genomics. Banganapalle]</ref> It has an average elevation of 209 metres (688&nbsp;ft).


Banaganapalle and [[Koilakuntla]] are called Twin towns.
Banaganapalli and [[Koilakuntla]] are called Twin towns.


Right Canal of Srisailam Dam '''SRBC''' passes near Banaganapalle Town.
Right Canal of Srisailam Dam '''SRBC''' passes near Banaganapalli Town.


==History==
==History==
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=== Banaganapalle Nawabs ===
=== Banaganapalle Nawabs ===
In 1601, Sultan [[Ismail Adil Shah]] of [[Bijapur Sultanate|Bijapur]] conquered the fortress of Banganapalle from Raja Nanda Chakravathy. The fort and surrounding districts were placed under the control of his victorious general, Siddhu Sumbal, who held them until 1665. Muhammad Beg Khan-e Rosebahani was granted Bangangapalle and the surrounding [[jagir]] in perpetual fiefdom but died without a male heir, leaving the jagir of Banganapalle to his adopted son, [[Syed Faiz Ali Khan (Banganapalle)|Faiz Ali Khan Bahadur]]. [[Aurangzeb]] conquered the Sultanate of Bijapur in 1686, but Faiz Ali Khan's fief was secured by the intervention of his maternal uncle Mubariz Khan, who served as Aurangzeb's viceroy of the [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan]]. Till 1947, Banaganapalle was independent state under the rule of Nawabs.
In 1601, Sultan [[Ismail Adil Shah]] of [[Bijapur Sultanate|Bijapur]] conquered the fortress of Banaganapalli from Raja Nanda Chakravathy. The fort and surrounding districts were placed under the control of his victorious general, Siddhu Sumbal, who held them until 1665. Muhammad Beg Khan-e Rosebahani was granted Banaganapalli and the surrounding [[jagir]] in perpetual fiefdom but died without a male heir, leaving the jagir of Banaganapalli to his adopted son, [[Syed Faiz Ali Khan (Banganapalle)|Faiz Ali Khan Bahadur]]. [[Aurangzeb]] conquered the Sultanate of Bijapur in 1686, but Faiz Ali Khan's fief was secured by the intervention of his maternal uncle Mubariz Khan, who served as Aurangzeb's viceroy of the [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan]]. Till 1947, Banaganapalli was independent state under the rule of Nawabs.


=== Sri Kalagnani Jagadguru Madvirat Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy ===
=== Sri Kalagnani Jagadguru Madvirat Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy ===
Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy wrote Kalagnanam on the hill of Ravvala konda, near Banaganapalle. Sri Kalagnani Jagadguru Madvirat Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy is one of the great saints of India. He has the knowledge of past, present and future. He is often called as the "Nostradamus of India". His forecastings of which all were proved correct. He forecasts events to happen upto the end of Kaliyuga starting from his reign. He lived 400 years ago. This is known because of the statue which is present in his Ashrama in Banaganapalle. He has written a lot of books on palm leaves. All these palm leaf books tell the future of the world till the end of Kaliyuga. These books tell us about how people get transformed in coming years. He forecasts the changes in Political, Social, Economical changes that will occur in the Society, Biological and Physiological changes that will occur in plant and Animal kingdoms, Geographical changes, Wars, Explosions etc. And many other wonders of the world which have ocured, such as birth of Mr. Gandhi and his freedom movement and the rule of Mrs. Indira Gandhi in free India. The knowledge in these books is called as Kalagnanam (Knowledge of Time). This will also be called by people as "Sandhra Sindhu Vedam".
Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy wrote Kalagnanam on the hill of Ravvala konda, near Banaganapalli. Sri Kalagnani Jagadguru Madvirat Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy is one of the great saints of India. He has the knowledge of past, present and future. He is often called as the "Nostradamus of India". His forecastings of which all were proved correct. He forecasts events from his reign to the end of Kaliyuga. He lived 400 years ago. This is known because of the statue which is present in his Ashrama in Banaganapalle. He has written many books on palm leaves. All these palm leaf books tell the future of the world till the end of Kaliyuga. These books tell us about how people get transformed in coming years. He forecasts the changes in political, social, and economic changes that will occur in society, biological and physiological changes that will occur in the plant and animal kingdoms, geographical changes, wars, explosions, etc. And many other wonders of the world which have occurred, such as birth of Mr. Gandhi and his freedom movement and the rule of Mrs. Indira Gandhi in free India. The knowledge in these books is called as Kalagnanam (Knowledge of Time). This will also be called by people as "Sandhra Sindhu Vedam".
[[File:Banganapalle-Nawab.jpg|alt=Banaganapalle, Nawab, |thumb|Banaganapalle Nawab]]
[[File:Banganapalle-Nawab.jpg|alt=Banaganapalle, Nawab, |thumb|Banaganapalle Nawab]]


[[File:Sri-Veera-Brahmendra-Swamy.jpg|alt=banaganapalle, Pothuluri Veera brahmendra Swamy |thumb|Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy]]


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
As of 2011 census, the town have population of 36,056. Banaganapalle is 10th most populated town in Kurnool district
As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of 36,056. Banaganapalle is tenth-most populous town in Kurnool district. {{bar box
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== Economy ==
== Economy ==


* Banaganapalle primarily depend on Agriculture. Some Industries are also present in Banaganapalle.
* Banaganapalli primarily depend on Agriculture. Some Industries are also present in Banaganapalle.
* Maha Cements factory is located in Yanakandla Village, near Banaganapalle.
* Maha Cements factory is located in Yanakandla Village, near Banaganapalle.
* Stone mining is present in Palukuru VIllage of Banaganapalle Mandal.
* Stone mining is present in Palukuru Village of Banaganapalle Mandal.


== Governance ==
== Governance ==
The town was upgraded from [[Gram panchayat]] to Nagar panchayat on 23 June 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kodad upgraded to municipality|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/kodad-upgraded-to-municipality/article2130576.ece|accessdate=28 January 2016|work=The Hindu|date=24 June 2011|location=Hyderabad}}</ref> Later again it is degraded to Grama Panchayt due to some reasons. Now administration is under the Sarpanch. [[File:Banganapalli 12x9.jpg|thumb|Banganapalle mangoes, illustrating variations in shape and size commonly found.]]
The town was upgraded from [[Gram panchayat]] to Nagar panchayat on 23 June 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kodad upgraded to municipality|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/kodad-upgraded-to-municipality/article2130576.ece|accessdate=28 January 2016|work=The Hindu|date=24 June 2011|location=Hyderabad}}</ref> Later again it is degraded to Grama Panchayt due to some reasons. Now administration is under the Sarpanch. [[File:Banganapalli 12x9.jpg|thumb|Banganapalle mangoes, illustrating variations in shape and size commonly found.]]


==Banganapalle mangoes==


{| class="wikitable"
* [[Began Phali|Banganapalle]] [[Benishan (mango)|Benisha]] is a mango variety generally known as The King of Mangoes, named after Banganapalle.
|+Governance
* An unspoilt obliquely oval specimen presents an unblemished golden yellow thin edible skin. These mangoes are large sized, weighing on an average 350-400&nbsp;grams. The pulp is fibreless, firm and yellow with sweet taste.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fruitipedia.com/Mango.htm |title=Fruitipedia.com |access-date=30 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719102357/http://www.fruitipedia.com/Mango.htm |archive-date=19 July 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/bline/2002/04/25/stories/2002042500991700.htm | title= Steep fall in mango harvest; prices up | date=24 April 2002 | work=The Hindu Business Line | accessdate=29 April 2018 }}</ref>
!Department
* Banaganapalle Mangoes received a [[geographical indication]] tag in May 2017. Banaganapalle mangoes have been grown for over 100&nbsp;years in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Banganapalle mango gets a GI tag|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/agriculture/the-banganapalle-mango-gets-a-gi-tag/article18382533.ece|accessdate=4 May 2017|work=The Hindu|date=4 May 2017}}</ref>
!Incharge
|-
|Legislative
|Banaganapalle MLA, Banaganapalle Sarpanch
|-
|Executive
|Dhone RDO, Banaganapalle MRO
|-
|Judiciary
|Hon'ble Banaganapalle Court Judge
|-
|Police Sub Division
|Dhone DSP
|-
|Health
|CHNC Banaganapalle
|-
|APSPDCL Division
|Dhone DE
|-
|APSRTC Bus Service
|Banaganapalle Depot
|-
|Transport
|Nandyal RTO
|-
|Pincode
|518124, 518176, 518186
|}





==Banganapalli mangoes==

* [[Banganapalle (mango)|Banaganapalli mango]] is a mango variety generally known as The King of Mangoes, named after Banganapalli.
* An unspoilt obliquely oval specimen presents an unblemished golden yellow thin edible skin. These mangoes are large, weighing on an average 350-400&nbsp;grams. The pulp is fibreless, firm and yellow with sweet taste.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fruitipedia.com/Mango.htm |title=Fruitipedia.com |access-date=30 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719102357/http://www.fruitipedia.com/Mango.htm |archive-date=19 July 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=25 April 2002 |title=Steep fall in mango harvest; prices up |work=The Hindu Business Line |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/bline/2002/04/25/stories/2002042500991700.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=29 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502211254/http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/bline/2002/04/25/stories/2002042500991700.htm |archive-date=2 May 2014}}</ref>
* Banaganapalle Mangoes received a [[geographical indication]] tag in May 2017. Banaganapalle mangoes have been grown for over 100&nbsp;years in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Banganapalle mango gets a GI tag|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/agriculture/the-banganapalle-mango-gets-a-gi-tag/article18382533.ece|accessdate=4 May 2017|work=The Hindu|date=4 May 2017}}</ref>


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
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=== Distance to Major towns and cities ===
=== Distance to Major towns and cities ===


# Nandyal = 37 km
# Kurnool = 75 km
# Kurnool = 75 km
# Nandyal = 40 km
# Adoni = 130 km
# Adoni = 130 km
# Koilakuntla = 16 km
# Koilakuntla = 15 km
# Bethamcherla = 20 km
# Bethamcherla = 20 km
# Dhone = 47 km
# Dhone = 47 km
# Proddutur = 85 km
# Proddatur = 94 km
# Kadapa = 140 km
# Kadapa = 128 km
# Tirupati = 270 km
# Tirupati = 268 km
# Hyderabad = 290 km
# Hyderabad = 293 km
# Bengaluru = 340 km
# Bengaluru = 339 km
# Vijayawada = 360 km
# Vijayawada = 354 km
# Chennai = 390 km
# Chennai = 401 km


=== Railways ===
=== Railways ===




Banaganapalle Railway Station is opened in 2016. It is a part of Nandyal - Yerraguntla Railway line.
Banaganapalli Railway Station is opened in 2016. It is a part of Nandyal - Yerraguntla Railway line.


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
* [[Yaganti]]
* [[Yaganti]]
* [[Nawab Bungalow]]
* [[Ravvala Konda]]
* [[Mahanandi]]
* [[Mahanandi]]
* [[Belum Caves]]
* [[Belum Caves]]
* [[Hotel Hindustan]]
* [[daddanala project]]
* [[Asthana tea]]
* [[Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Park]]
* [[Arundati Kota]]


==Education==
==Education==
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*{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Banganapalle |volume=3 |short=x}}
*{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Banganapalle |volume=3 |short=x}}


{{Kurnool district}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Kurnool district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Nandyal district]]

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Banaganapalli
Bangina palli
Nickname: 
Mango Town
Banaganapalli is located in Andhra Pradesh
Banaganapalli
Banaganapalli
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 15°19′00″N 78°14′00″E / 15.3167°N 78.2333°E / 15.3167; 78.2333
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictNandyal
Government
 • TypeGrama Panchayat
Elevation
209 m (686 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
36,056
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu & Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAP 21, AP39

Banaganapalli is a town in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It lies in Nandyal district, 38 km west of the city of Nandyal. Banaganapalli is famous for its mangoes and has a cultivar, Banaganapalli, named after it. Between 1790 and 1948, Banaganapalli was the capital of the princely state of the same name, Banganapalle State.

Geography

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Banaganapalli is located at 15°19′00″N 78°14′00″E / 15.3167°N 78.2333°E / 15.3167; 78.2333.[1] It has an average elevation of 209 metres (688 ft).

Banaganapalli and Koilakuntla are called Twin towns.

Right Canal of Srisailam Dam SRBC passes near Banaganapalli Town.

History

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Map of the princely state of Banaganapalle, 1893

Banaganapalle Nawabs

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In 1601, Sultan Ismail Adil Shah of Bijapur conquered the fortress of Banaganapalli from Raja Nanda Chakravathy. The fort and surrounding districts were placed under the control of his victorious general, Siddhu Sumbal, who held them until 1665. Muhammad Beg Khan-e Rosebahani was granted Banaganapalli and the surrounding jagir in perpetual fiefdom but died without a male heir, leaving the jagir of Banaganapalli to his adopted son, Faiz Ali Khan Bahadur. Aurangzeb conquered the Sultanate of Bijapur in 1686, but Faiz Ali Khan's fief was secured by the intervention of his maternal uncle Mubariz Khan, who served as Aurangzeb's viceroy of the Deccan. Till 1947, Banaganapalli was independent state under the rule of Nawabs.

Sri Kalagnani Jagadguru Madvirat Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy

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Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy wrote Kalagnanam on the hill of Ravvala konda, near Banaganapalli. Sri Kalagnani Jagadguru Madvirat Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy is one of the great saints of India. He has the knowledge of past, present and future. He is often called as the "Nostradamus of India". His forecastings of which all were proved correct. He forecasts events from his reign to the end of Kaliyuga. He lived 400 years ago. This is known because of the statue which is present in his Ashrama in Banaganapalle. He has written many books on palm leaves. All these palm leaf books tell the future of the world till the end of Kaliyuga. These books tell us about how people get transformed in coming years. He forecasts the changes in political, social, and economic changes that will occur in society, biological and physiological changes that will occur in the plant and animal kingdoms, geographical changes, wars, explosions, etc. And many other wonders of the world which have occurred, such as birth of Mr. Gandhi and his freedom movement and the rule of Mrs. Indira Gandhi in free India. The knowledge in these books is called as Kalagnanam (Knowledge of Time). This will also be called by people as "Sandhra Sindhu Vedam".

Banaganapalle, Nawab,
Banaganapalle Nawab

Demographics

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As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of 36,056. Banaganapalle is tenth-most populous town in Kurnool district.

Religions in Banaganapalle
Religion Percent
Hindus
51.63%
Muslims
47.11%
Others
1.25%

Economy

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  • Banaganapalli primarily depend on Agriculture. Some Industries are also present in Banaganapalle.
  • Maha Cements factory is located in Yanakandla Village, near Banaganapalle.
  • Stone mining is present in Palukuru Village of Banaganapalle Mandal.

Governance

[edit]

The town was upgraded from Gram panchayat to Nagar panchayat on 23 June 2011.[2] Later again it is degraded to Grama Panchayt due to some reasons. Now administration is under the Sarpanch.

Banganapalle mangoes, illustrating variations in shape and size commonly found.


Governance
Department Incharge
Legislative Banaganapalle MLA, Banaganapalle Sarpanch
Executive Dhone RDO, Banaganapalle MRO
Judiciary Hon'ble Banaganapalle Court Judge
Police Sub Division Dhone DSP
Health CHNC Banaganapalle
APSPDCL Division Dhone DE
APSRTC Bus Service Banaganapalle Depot
Transport Nandyal RTO
Pincode 518124, 518176, 518186



Banganapalli mangoes

[edit]
  • Banaganapalli mango is a mango variety generally known as The King of Mangoes, named after Banganapalli.
  • An unspoilt obliquely oval specimen presents an unblemished golden yellow thin edible skin. These mangoes are large, weighing on an average 350-400 grams. The pulp is fibreless, firm and yellow with sweet taste.[3][4]
  • Banaganapalle Mangoes received a geographical indication tag in May 2017. Banaganapalle mangoes have been grown for over 100 years in Andhra Pradesh.[5]

Transport

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Roadways

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The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Banaganapalle bus station with Banaganapalle Bus depot.

Distance to Major towns and cities

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  1. Nandyal = 37 km
  2. Kurnool = 75 km
  3. Adoni = 130 km
  4. Koilakuntla = 15 km
  5. Bethamcherla = 20 km
  6. Dhone = 47 km
  7. Proddatur = 94 km
  8. Kadapa = 128 km
  9. Tirupati = 268 km
  10. Hyderabad = 293 km
  11. Bengaluru = 339 km
  12. Vijayawada = 354 km
  13. Chennai = 401 km

Railways

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Banaganapalli Railway Station is opened in 2016. It is a part of Nandyal - Yerraguntla Railway line.

Places of interest

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Education

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The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[6][7] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are Telugu and English.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics. Banganapalle
  2. ^ "Kodad upgraded to municipality". The Hindu. Hyderabad. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Fruitipedia.com". Archived from the original on 19 July 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
  4. ^ "Steep fall in mango harvest; prices up". The Hindu Business Line. 25 April 2002. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  5. ^ "The Banganapalle mango gets a GI tag". The Hindu. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  6. ^ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  7. ^ "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
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