Uravakonda
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| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District(s) | Anantapur |
| Population | 31,965 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 459 m (1,506 ft) |
Coordinates: 14°57′N 77°16′E / 14.95°N 77.27°E Uravakonda is a census town in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
[edit] Geography
Uravakonda is located at 14°57′N 77°16′E / 14.95°N 77.27°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 459 metres (1505 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Uravakonda had a population of 31,865. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Uravakonda has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 50%. In Uravakonda, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Nearest town is Guntakal. Uravakonda has good transport facilities connecting to Guntakal, Anantapur and Bellary (Karnataka).
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Uravakonda
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved on 2008-11-01.
Actually uravakonda is very beautiul place and because it is having a big stone is situated in the center of the town.This covers nearly 100 villages .It is famous for weaving industry specially silk handloom or silk weaving industry. It is politically active place.
A historical place like Pennahobilam is near Uravakonda at a distance of 10 kilometers. UKD is well connected to district headquarters Anantapur (52 km) and Bellary (Karnataka, 55 km) by road. Its a nice place
