What is the population of Tuni, Andhra Pradesh?

Tuni has a population of approximately 53,425 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Tuni, Andhra Pradesh located?

Tuni is located in Andhra Pradesh, India, at approximate coordinates 17.3615°, 82.5468°.

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Tuni

Total population

53,425

Elevation140 m

Land area7.02 km²

Coordinates17.36°, 82.55°

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Elevation

140 m

Area

7.02 km²

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Overview

Tuni is a city in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the second biggest city in Kakinada district. Freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju studied here. It is a commercial marketing centre for more than 200 surrounding villages in the district. Tuni is a border point for the district of Kakinada. It is known for mango production, with nearly 250 varieties being exported from the area; Tuni City is known as "Mango City". Tuni is also known for the production of betel leaves and jute bags. A variety of cashew nuts are produced in Tuni.

History & geography

History

Before starting to be known as Tuni, it was called Tundi during the Vishnukundina dynasty period. Tuni as a historical site may date back to the 1st century CE in connection with Buddhism, which flourished in the nearby hillocks and villages such as Gopalapatnam, Satyavaram and Kummarilova, near the city of Tuni on the banks of the Thandava River. The Buddhist monks would have resided in Kummarilova village (Kummararam) from the 2nd century CE to 6th century CE and propagated Buddhism. The Buddhist aramas and stupas found in the village are testimony for their presence, they said. This village is called "Panchasheela Buddhist Centre" as five Buddhist stupas have been found here. Archaeologists found a Buddhist site at Kummarilova during a general survey carried out recently in the area. Under the Kshatriyas of Vatsavai Dynasty, it was a Pargana (a sub-division in 15th century) in Keemarseema. After the division it became the capital of Kottam Estate. Tuni has been a marketplace since the 19th century CE. The Tuni Railway station was important for the Howrah-Madras railway line during the time of British India and after Independence. Raja Kalasala is one of the oldest schools in Tuni with a history of more than 100 years. A guerrilla war fighter during the Indian independence movement, Alluri Sitarama Raju, studied here. A statue of him was built at a junction.