Nellore

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Nellore ( Telugu: నెల్లూరు Nellūru [ u ː ru ː nel ] Urdu نیلور ) is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the capital of the district of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore.

Population

The city itself has around 505,000 inhabitants in the conurbation Nellore live 564,000 people ( 2011 census ). The population trend is increasing. In the city are various high schools and colleges, which constitute the provision of education. The most widely spoken languages ​​in the city are Telugu and Tamil.

Geography

The city has an average elevation of 18 meters above sea level. From storms, the region is affected more frequently. About 170 kilometers to the south is the city of Chennai. From here, the airport can be used. Nellore is otherwise connected to the national railway network and a highway.

Tradition

The city's name is derived from the Tamil word for rice. This is due to the rice terraces surrounding the town of course. Rice cakes still belongs to one of the specialties of the city today.

The city is a major tourist destination due to a variety of temples, which represent partly historic and cultural treasures. Also the proximity to the sea makes the city attractive for tourism.

One of the most important once lived in the town of personalities is Tikkana Somayaji, a famous poet telugischer.

Economy

The economic structure of the city is primarily focused on trade and public administration. It is an important shopping center for the entire district. In addition, it also offers medical and cultural care of surrounding land. The only major industrial establishment provides a battery factory represents the public infrastructure needs to be pursued.