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Kadapa District Profile |
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1. Introduction :
Geographically, Kadapa district is situated within 30-43 and 15-14 of Northern latitude and 79-29 and 79-55 of eastern longitude. The altitude varies from 259-378.7 meters above M.S.L. The natural boundaries are Kurnool on the North, Chittoor on the South, Anantapur on the West and Nellore and Prakasam on the East. Kadapa district is said to be the heart of the Rayalaseema as it is centrally located and connected with 4 districts. Kadapa district continues to be one of the most backward districts in Rayalaseema area, with un-even, isolated rainfall in different parts of the district and with large dry tracts. Recurring drought is the common phenomenon in Kadapa district. The total geographical area of the district is 15,359 sq. Kms. compromising of 958 Revenue villages of which 82 are un-inhabited. There are 51 mandals out of which only Kadapa and Proddatur are urban mandals. The Kadapa district covered by 3 Revenue divisions, 51 mandals, 834 Grama Panchayats, 958 Revenue Villages and 3706 hamlets. Paddy, Groundnut, Redgram, Cotton are the major Agricultural crops during Kharif. Mango, Citrus, Banana, Melons, Papaya are the fruit crops grown in Kadapa district. Turmeric, Onion, Chillies, Vegetables and Chrysanthemum are other commercial crops grown in the district.
A. Soils: Kadapa district is endowed mainly with red and black soils ranging from poor to fertile soils. Red soils occupy 53% of the cultivated area and are mostly situated in L.R.Palli, Rayachoty, Rajampet, Pulivendula and Railway Kodur divisions. These soils have a low nutrient status. Black soils covered nearly 47% of the cultivated area and are generally associated with clay content located in Muddanur, Jammalamadugu, Proddatur, Mydukur, Pulivendula and Kamalapuram divisions.
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