Narasapuram
Narasapuram is a city in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[5] It is a
municipality and mandal headquarters of Narasapuram mandal in Narasapuram revenue
division.[2][6] The city is situated on the banks of the Vasista Godavari River.[7][8] The lace industry
is prevalent in the city and its surroundings.[9][10]
Etymology
Narsapur was also known as "Nrusimhapuri", named after the Lord Narasimha.[11] Gradually it
changed into Narasimhapuram and now to Narasapuram. It is also known as Abhinavabhutapuri.
History
The existence of Narsapur dates back to 1173 AD. Dutch people landed in Narsapur in 1626.
Narsapur was used as a port by the Dutch and ships and boats were built here. It was noted for
its ship building activity and some of the Europeans also were customers at this place; small
boats are still built in Narsapur. In the 16th century, Portuguese established their own factory
which remained as a trading centre for a few years. In the 18th century, Narsapur became an
important trading port. From this port, teak was exported to other regions. The ports at Kakinada
and Narsapuram became famous for manufacturing ships. At present there is no port handling
at Narsapur.
Madhavayapalem (Madapollam) is celebrated as one of the earliest places where the English
established a factory and was famous for its trade in cloth. According to Alexander Hamilton's A
New Account of the East Indies (1727):
"Next to Matchulipatam (Machilipatnam) is Narsipore, where the
English had a Factory for long Cloth, for the Use of their Factory of
Matchulipatam, when they manufactured Chintz there. It also affords
good Teak Timber for building, and has a fine deep River, but a
dangerous Bar, which makes it little frequented."[12]
The trade of the town has steadily declined since the abolition of the company's factory in 1827.
Before independence, British civilians had made imports and exports from Narsapur.
Geography Narasapuram
City
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near Antarvedi, at 9.6 km from Narsapur.[6] Coordinates: 16.4361°N 81.7016°E (https://ge
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Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District West Godavari
Revenue division Narasapuram
Mandal Narasapuram
Named after Narasimha
Government[1]
• Type Municipal council
• Body Narasapuram
Municipality
• Municipal C. Srinivas
Commissioner
• MLA Bommidi Nayakar
• MP Bhupathiraju
srinivasa varma
Area[2]
• Total 11.32 km2
(4.37 sq mi)
Elevation[3] 2 m (7 ft)
Population (2011)[4]
• Total 58,770
• Density 5,200/km2
(13,000/sq mi)
Languages
• Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 534275
Telephone code 08814
Vehicle registration AP-37
Nearest city Palakollu
Climate data for Narasapuram (1991–2020) [hide]
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C 33.3 37.2 37.0 39.3 46.1 44.6 38.9 37.6 35.6 36.2 34.4 33.4 46.1
(°F) (91.9) (99.0) (98.6) (102.7) (115.0) (112.3) (102.0) (99.7) (96.1) (97.2) (93.9) (92.1) (115.0)
Mean daily
29.1 30.8 32.8 34.2 36.4 35.1 32.6 31.9 31.9 31.2 30.2 29.2 32.1
maximum °C
(84.4) (87.4) (91.0) (93.6) (97.5) (95.2) (90.7) (89.4) (89.4) (88.2) (86.4) (84.6) (89.8)
(°F)
Mean daily 20.0 21.2 23.7 26.3 28.2 27.6 26.4 26.1 26.2 24.9 22.3 20.1 24.4
minimum °C (°F) (68.0) (70.2) (74.7) (79.3) (82.8) (81.7) (79.5) (79.0) (79.2) (76.8) (72.1) (68.2) (75.9)
Record low °C 13.5 14.6 18.9 20.0 21.2 20.5 21.6 22.2 21.5 20.5 15.6 15.5 13.5
(°F) (56.3) (58.3) (66.0) (68.0) (70.2) (68.9) (70.9) (72.0) (70.7) (68.9) (60.1) (59.9) (56.3)
Average rainfall 8.6 6.4 5.2 11.3 53.3 131.3 203.0 199.7 193.7 245.7 91.2 19.7 1,169
mm (inches) (0.34) (0.25) (0.20) (0.44) (2.10) (5.17) (7.99) (7.86) (7.63) (9.67) (3.59) (0.78) (46.02)
Average rainy
0.6 0.4 0.2 1.2 1.9 6.7 10.9 11.2 9.3 10.7 3.8 0.8 57.6
days
Average relative
humidity (%) 66 64 67 68 65 67 72 74 77 79 73 67 70
(at 17:30 IST)
Source: India Meteorological Department[13]
Demographics
As of 2011 census, the city had a population of 58,770. The total population is constituted of
28,796 males and 29,974 females – a sex ratio of 961 females per 1000 males, higher than the
national average of 940 per 1000. 29,974 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which
2,665 are boys and 2,456 are girls. The average literacy rate stands at 86.24% with 46,266
literates, significantly higher than the district average of 73.00%.[4][14]
Governance
Civic administration
Narasapuram Municipality was constituted in 1956. Narsapur was made a 3rd Grade
Municipality in 1956. It was upgraded to 2nd Grade Municipality in 1965 and again upgraded to
1st Grade Municipality in 2001. Narsapur Municipality consists of 31 wards and 48 slums in an
area of 11.52 km2.[15]
Politics
Narasapuram is represented by Narasapuram (Assembly constituency) for Andhra Pradesh
Legislative Assembly. Under Narasapuram mandal, the town falls in Narasapuram (Lok Sabha
constituency). Bommidi Narayana nayakar is the present MLA of the constituency from
Janasena Party and the present MP is Srinivas Varma from BJP.
Economy
Industries
FishBoat
Handmade crochet lace-work is one of the most common form of industry in the town.[16]
There are many industries in and around the town such as International Lace Trade Centre,[17] Oil
and Natural Gas Corporation of India,[18] Central Industrial Security Force,[19] Central Marine
Fisheries Research Institute,[20] PanGodavari (Handicrafts),[21] Comprehensive Handicrafts
Cluster Development Scheme, AWS (Automatic Weather Station) installed and commissioned by
IMD.[22]
Aquaculture
Fishery is one of the main occupations that generates good amounts of revenues for the
fishermen. It involves cultivation of a variety of estuarine fish called Pulasa.[23]
Culture
Godavari Pushkaram is celebrated every twelve years in Narasapuram to take a holy dip in the
Vasista Godavari River.[24] This river is said to have been brought in by the famous Maharishi
Vashishtha, one of the seven great sages of the Hindu Mythology. The place draws people from
the world over throughout the year. Antarvedi, the merging of the Bay of Bengal and Vasista River,
which is a tributary of the River Godavari. The place of confluence of the ocean and river is called
the "Sapta Sagara Sangam Pradesam". It is also known as the Anna Chelli Gattu (meaning
brother–sister embankment).[25] Some of the religious destinations in the town are, Adikesava
Emberumaanar Temple, a Vaishnavite temple of 300 years old which was constructed by
translator of the British East India Company, Prasannagresara Puppala Ramanappa Naidu.[26]
Landmarks
Perupalem Beach
The Perupalem Beach is located at a distance of 20 km from the town.[27] Narasapuram has
become a key landmark destination for foreigners due to monkey tourism.
Education
Sri YN College
Swarnandra Engineering College
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private
schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[28][29] The mediums of instruction
followed by different schools are English and Telugu.
Taylor High School is one of the major landmarks in Narsapuram showcasing the Dutch and the
British buildings. The high school was founded by British Educationist and local Revenue Officer
H. Taylor in 1852, and was later named after him.[30] The 'manyam veerudu' (jungle hero) Alluri
Sitarama Raju had his schooling in this institution before he led the Rampa rebellion against the
British.[31] Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham, a freedom fighter and a noted Telugu litterateur
also attended the school.[32]
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology, an affiliation to Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University of Kakinada,[33] Sri Yerramilli Narayanamurthy college which was
established in 1949, J Beera School of Education, BGBS Women's and music college, Flaiz
Adventist Degree college and Some Corporate colleges are some of the other professional
colleges.[34]
Transport
Narsapur Railway Station
Roadways
The town has a total road length of 79.67 km (49.50 mi).[35] The Andhra Pradesh State Road
Transport Corporation operates bus services from Narasapuram bus station.[36] NH216 connects
NH 16 near Ongole, a short route for Kolkata – Chennai route.
APSRTC operates Bus servies from Narasapuram to Eluru, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada,
Bhimavaram, Visakhapatnam, Nidadavolu, Ramachandrapuram, Mandapeta, Palakollu,
Hyderabad, kakinada, Ravulapalem, Machilipatanam, Kaikaluru .
Railways
Narasapuram railway station is a terminal station located on the Bhimavaram–Narasapuram
branch line of Bhimavaram -Nidadavolu loop line in South Central Railway zone. It is classified as
a B–category station in South Central Railway zone.[37]Kotipalli-Narsapuram railway line is the
important railway project to the town.
Waterways
Narasapur Port is proposed for developing it as a minor port, fishing harbor and ONGC Jetty.[38]
Airways
Rajahmundry Airport is the nearest airport to the town which is 80 km away from the town.
Sports
Narsapuram Football Club is part of FLOW (Football League Of West Godavari).[39] National level
Kabaddi competitions are held every year on the eve of Sankranti festival at Kabadi Stadium,
Narsapur. All India level Seniors Tennis Tournament is held in Narsapur officers club every year.
See also
List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh
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