Nellore

Nellore is an important district of Andhra Pradesh. Its administrative head quarter is located in Nellore city. The district is located in the southern most east corner of Andhra Pradesh, bordered by the Bay of Bengal to the east, the state of Tamil Nadu to the South, the district of Cuddapah, and the district of Prakasam to the north. The eastern side consists of area of low lying land extending from the base of the Eastern Ghats to the sea. The west side of the district is separated from Cuddapah district by Veligonda hills. The district is split by the River Pennar and is located on both south and north banks of it.

Religious Places
Ranganayaka Temple, Jonnawada, Penchalakona, Ramathirdham, Chengalamma Temple -Sulurpeta, Golagamudi Venkaiah Swamy Temple, Kasumur, Sri Raja Rajeshwari Ammavari Devasthanam, Sri Venugopala Swamy Devasthanam

Fort
Krishnapatnam, Venkatagiri, Udayagiri.

Beaches and Parks
Pulicat Lake & Bird Sanctuary, Nelapattu Bird Sancturay, Kotha Koduru, Maipadu beach, Somasila, Sriharikota, SHAR, Nellore Lake.


Facts & Figures

Area	13076 sq. kms.
Latitude	13°30’ and 15°6’ N
Longitude	70°5’ and 80°15’ E
Temperature	Max : 46°C, Min : 23°C
Average Rainfall	1080 mm
Population	26.68 Lac
Population Density	204 per sq. kms.
Literacy Rate	65.08%
Sex Ratio	984 females per 1000 males
No. of Villages	1201
STD Code	0861

How to Reach
Nellore is well connected by air, rail and road. The nearest airport is located at Tirupati. Nellore is well connected by railway lines to all the major cities and states in South India. The city is also connected by a well maintained network of roads to all major towns and cities of the state. It is just 173 km north of Chennai city.