Welcome to Guntur
Guntur district was formed on the 1st October, 1904 with Head Quarters at Guntur. It is located in Andhra Pradesh along the east coast of Bay of Bengal. The district has a coastline of around 100 kilometers. Guntur City is the largest city in the district and administrative center of Guntur District. The district is a major center for learning. Telugu and Urdu are the main languages spoken in this district.
Guntur district covers an area of 11,391 Sq.km, and has a population of 4,465,144 of which 28.80% is urban as of 2001,AD. The Krishna River forms the northeastern and eastern boundary of the district, separating Guntur District from Krishna District. The district is bounded on the southeast by the Bay of Bengal, on the south by Prakasam District, on the west by Mahbubnagar District, and on the northwest by Nalgonda District. It is divided into 57 mandals.
Paddy, tobacco, cotton and chillies are the main agricultural products cultivated in the district. Places of historical importance in Guntur District are Amaravathi, Ponnur, Bhattiprolu, Vinukonda, Kotappakonda, Undavalli caves, Gurazala, Macherla, Kondavid fort and the archeological museum in Guntur.
Guntur is a centre of learning and the administrative capital of Guntur district, which is home of historically significant Amaravati, Bhattiprolu and Sitanagaram monuments. The city is also a centre for business, industry, and agriculture. The region is identified as a major transportation and textile hub in India. Additionally, the Guntur area economy has an agricultural component that is internationally known for its exports of chillies, cotton, and tobacco.
Amaravthi which is in Guntur district is the Capital of Andhrapradesh
About Guntur NRI
Guntur NRI Association is a non-profit organization formed by expatriates who have their roots in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is an open and transparent organization where service, brotherhood and mutual respect are valued.
We are a non-political organization and we will keep it so in the future.
Vision:
- Work for the betterment of Guntur district and it’s people living in the district and abroad.
Mission:
- Arrange, assist and propagate cultural, literary, educational, social, and community affairs related to our district.
- Be a safety net for the expatriates of Guntur district.
- Work for the development of the district through thought leadership and monetary assistance.
- Assist students pursuing their education outside India.