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About Nandyal

India census, Nandyal had a population of 55,853. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nandyal has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 58%. In Nandyal, 14% of the population is under 6 years old. Nandikotkur (or "Nandigotra") was ruled by King Bhumimitra who built a fort at this place in 1st century AD which was later rebuilt by his son King Vashishtiputra Satakarni I during 2nd century AD with bricks from nearby Ananthagiri Hills on banks o River Pennar to protect it against enemies attacks . The ruins are still visible today near village Kondapuram on NH-44 between Guntakallu & Bhattiprolu villages in Panyam mandalam (taluk).