The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is US$ 138.19 billion. The range of winter temperature is generally 12 to 30C (54 to 86F). The highways in the state are also being widened. They have highly porous soils on their flanks. [201][202] There are urban, rural and residential schools. [65][66], The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken the initiative for including the "Lepakshi Group of Monuments" among the UNESCO World Heritage sites in India. As of 31 March 2021, Population of Andhra Pradesh is estimated to be 53,825,636. The 7th Nizam wanted to retain the independence of the Princely Hyderabad State from India, but the people of the region launched a movement to join the Indian Union. Andhra Pradesh hosted 121.8 million visitors in 2015, a 30% growth in tourist arrivals over the previous year, making it the third most-visited state in India. The state is also emerging in information technology and biotechnology. In the 1967 state assembly elections, all socialist parties were eliminated and the CPI lost opposition party status. The State has an area of 1,12,077 sq. [141] During 2016, nearly 3.8trillionm3 (134trillioncuft) of methane hydrate deposits were explored in KG basin whose extraction was adequate to impart energy security for many decades to India. [229][230][231]Srikanth Kidambi, a badminton player, is the first ever Indian to reach the World Championships final in 2021 in the men's singles and win a silver medal.[232]. [99][100][101] Urdu is the largest minority language and also the second official language of Andhra Pradesh. United East Godavari district has the highest number of constituencies with 19 and United Vizianagaram district has the least with 9 assembly seats. There are also 16 small airstrips located in the state. and has a population of 3,50,03,674 (2011 Census). Andhra Pradesh. Mangrove swamps and palm trees fringe the coastal plain of Andhra Pradesh, while thorny vegetation covers the scattered hills of the plateau. The development of IT in Tier-II and Tier-III cities like Vijayawada, Kakinada and Tirupati is also improving. [12], There are 24,738,068 male and 24,648,731 female citizensa sex ratio of 996 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 926 per 1000. 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The state has one of the largest railway junctions at Vijayawada and one of the largest seaports at Visakhapatnam. [142], The state is a pioneer nationwide in solar power generation. The Penneru River forms the main drainage system. [160][failed verification][161], Many composers of Carnatic music like Annamacharya, Kshetrayya, Tyagaraja, and Bhadrachala Ramadas were of Telugu descent. It was established in 1336 by Harihara Raya I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Sangama Dynasty. The state has varied topography ranging from the hills of Eastern Ghats and Nallamala Hills to the shores of Bay of Bengal that support varied ecosystems, the rich diversity of flora and fauna. Lambasingi in Visakhapatnam district is also nicknamed as the "Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh" due to its relatively cool climate as compared to others and the temperature ranges from 0 to 10C (32 to 50F).[93][94]. Tirupati with 693 million (US$8.7million) and Kakinada with 615 million (US$7.7million) stand next. Rock-cut Buddha statue at Bojjannakonda near Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. [8] Of them 145,000 villages have population size of 500-999 persons; 130,000 villages have population size of 1000-1999 and 128,000 villages have population size of 200-499. [158] Pothana is the poet who composed the classic Srimad Maha Bhagavatamu, a Telugu translation of Sri Bhagavatam. He also won the 2009 elections, but shortly afterward was killed in a helicopter crash in September of that year. Major airports in the state are Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, with Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Vijayawada being international airports. Population below age 15 years (%) 23.2 23.9 23.7 3. Andhra Pradesh's eastern boundary is a 600-mile (970-km) coastline along the Bay of Bengal. Dandamudi Rajagopal Rao, the first 12 times National heavy weight lifting Champion, hails from Krishna district. "[109] According to Xing, "Several scholars have suggested that the Prajnaparamita probably developed among the Mahasamghikas in Southern India probably in the Andhra country, on the Krishna River. [7] [8] Andhra Pradesh ranks 27th among Indian states in Human Development Index (HDI). No. [121] Whereas, the legislative council of the state has 58 seats, which is one-third of total assembly seats.[122]. [78] The new state of Telangana came into existence on 2 June 2014 after approval from the President of India. Thus Naidu held the record for the longest-serving Chief Minister (1995 to 2004).[118]. The 3 UAs with populations of 10 million and above are known as Mega Cities (The census defines the three as Greater Mumbai UA (18.4 million), Delhi UA (16.3 million) and Kolkata UA (14.1 million) [1]) The cities listed in bold are the capitals of . October and November see low-pressure systems and tropical cyclones form in the Bay of Bengal which, along with the northeast monsoon, bring rains to the southern and coastal regions of the state. [227], Krishnam Raju Gadiraju of Bhimavaram, is a four-time world record holder. [26] It was ruled by the Mauryan Empire, Satavahana dynasty, Salankayanas, Andhra Ikshvakus, Pallavas, Vishnukundinas, Eastern Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Cholas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Gajapati Empire, Mughal Empire, Deccan sultanates, Qutb Shahi dynasty, and Asaf Jahis. The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956. Pop. Andhra Pradesh is dotted with a second-longest coastline of 974 km (605 mi) in south-eastern part of the country. [26][27] The Assaka Mahajanapada (700300BCE) was an ancient kingdom located between the Godavari and Krishna rivers in southeastern India. The state has several beaches in its coastal districts such as Rushikonda, Mypadu, Suryalanka etc. [16] Andhra State was the first state to be formed on a linguistic basis in India on 1 October 1953. 2019 2014 2009 2004 1999 1994 1989 1985 1983 1978 1972 1967 1962 1957 1955. The eastern coast is a nesting ground for sea turtles. Andhra Pradesh came into existence in its present form in 1956 as a result of the demand of the Andhras for a separate state. This broke the long-time single party monopoly enjoyed by the INC. [210] The central universities are All India Institute of Medical Sciences, IIM Visakhapatnam, IIT Tirupati, NIT Tadepalligudem, IIITDM Kurnool,[211] Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy,[212] NIDV, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, IIIT Sri City, IISER Tirupati, Agriculture University, Guntur and IIFT Kakinada. [170] In the years 2005, 2006 and 2008, the Telugu film industry produced the largest number of films in India, exceeding the number of films produced in Bollywood. The river at Papi Hills near Rajamahendravaram in Andhra. They played an important role in the history of Deccan during the 5th and 6th century CE, with Eluru, Amaravathi and Puranisangam. [91] The diversity of fauna includes tigers, panthers, hyenas, black bucks, cheetals, sambars, sea turtles and a number of birds and reptiles. [132][133], Fisheries contribute 10% of total fish and over 70% of the shrimp production[134] of India. He has also been the president of the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy. [150], Machilipatnam and Srikalahasti Kalamkari are the two unique textile art forms practised in India. [85] On 31 January 2023, it was announced that Visakhapatnam will become the new capital.[86]. [79] Number of petitions questioning the validity of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 is long pending for the verdict since April 2014 before the Supreme Court constitutional bench. There are two main rivers namely, Krishna and Godavari, that flow through the state. It is also connected to other countries by means of airways and seaports as well. [25][99], Tamil, Kannada and Odia are also spoken in the border-areas. Uttar Pradesh accounts for 17.35% of the total country population. The multidimensional poverty headcount ratio of the State, which gives the proportion of people living in multidimensional poverty, fell from 41.6% in 2005-06 to 21% in 2016-17. Andhra Pradesh also has an array of flowering vegetation, including jasmine, rose, and a number of endemic speciesparticularly in the hilly region of the Eastern Ghats. Animal life, apart from common domestic types (dogs, cats, and cattle), includes tigers, blackbucks, hyenas, sloth bears, gaurs, and chital, which abound in the hills and forest areas. Population growth in the state is 1.2% annually. Andhra Pradesh Population 2020/2021. GSDP at current prices for the year 2022-23 is estimated at 13,177.28 billion (US$170billion) (Advance Estimates) against 11,338.37 billion (US$140billion) (First Revised Estimates) for the year 2021-22. Crops used for vegetable oil production such as sunflower and peanuts are popular. Maharashtra's 1.18 crore slum population was living in 25 lakh households, and Andhra Pradesh's 1.02 crore in a little over 24 lakh households. Research institutes have been set up by the central state[which?] With a long seacoast along the Bay of Bengal, it also has many ports for sea trade. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. [57][58][59] Efforts are in progress to classify Kondaveedu Fort as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Population of Andhra Pradesh increased from 50,295 in 2013 to 52,972 in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 0.58%. The state is home to various religious pilgrim destinations such as Tirumala Temple, Simhachalam Temple, Annavaram temple, Srisailam temple, Kanaka Durga Temple, Amaravati, Srikalahasti, Shahi Jamia Masjid in Adoni, Gunadala Church in Vijayawada, Buddhist centres at Amaravati, and Nagarjuna Konda, Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Kadiri.[179]. [25], Early inhabitants were known as the Andhras, tracing their history back to the Vedic period, when they were mentioned in the 8th century BCE Rigvedic text Aitareya Brahmana. [197] The other famous ports are Krishnapatnam Port (Nellore), Gangavaram Port and Kakinada Port. However, Komaram Bheem, a tribal leader, started his fight against the erstwhile Asaf Jahi Dynasty for the liberation of Hyderabad State. Summers last from March to June. [21] It is also a major producer of rice known as the "Rice bowl of India". Updates? [45], The Satavahana dynasty dominated the Deccan region from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE. About one-third of the total rainfall is brought by the northeast monsoon. In 2004, Congress returned to power with a new chief ministerial face, YS Rajashekara Reddy, better known as YSR. Humpy Koneru, from Gudivada in Krishna district, is an Indian chess Grandmaster. Andhra Pradesh (English: /ndr prd/,[10] Telugu:[ndr prde] (listen) abbr. When created it will include Waltair Division of East Coast Railway zone and Vijayawada Division, Hyderabad will remain as a joint capital for not exceeding ten years. Author of, Director, Outreach Division, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, D.C. Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati is the world's second-richest temple and is visited by millions of devotees throughout the year. India's lunar orbiter Chandrayaan-1 was launched from the centre at 6:22 AM IST on 22 October 2008. [80], In 2017, Government of Andhra Pradesh began operating from the newly planned capital city Amaravati. [166] C. Pullaiah is cited as the father of Telugu theatre movement. [13][14] It is bordered by Telangana to the north-west, Chhattisgarh to the north, Odisha to the north-east, Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east. Andhra Pradesh is home to Shankaracharya of Pushpagiri Peetham. The state draws its name from the Andhra people, who have inhabited the area since antiquity and developed their own language, Telugu. Previously, he was a judge on the Supreme Court of India, chief justice of Delhi High Court and the acting chief justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court. [196], Map of airports and airstrips of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh has one of the country's largest port at Visakhapatnam in terms of cargo handling. What is the official language of Andhra Pradesh? Know the current (2023) population of Andhra Pradesh and also the population according to the 2011 census. The eastern boundary is a 600-mile (970-km) coastline along the Bay of Bengal. The same figure was recorded to be 53,206,421 in 2020 and 52,610,934 in year 2019. [154] Etikoppaka in Visakhapatnam district is notable for its lac industry, producing lacquered wooden.[155][156]. The state has many sanctuaries, national parks and zoological parks, such as Coringa, Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park and Indira Gandhi Zoological Park. It has about one-third of India's limestone reserves and is known for large exclusive deposits of barytes and galaxy granite in the international market. S.No State Name Total Population (Projected 2023)* Numbers of Aadhaar assigned (LIVE) Saturation % (LIVE) 1 A & N Islands 4,03,000 3,87,442 96.14% The climate of Andhra Pradesh varies considerably, depending on the geographical region. The venue regularly hosts international as well as domestic matches. Karnam Malleswari, the first female Indian to win an Olympic medal, hails from Srikakulam district. The Andhra Pradesh native and revolutionary poet Sri Sri brought new forms of expressionism into Telugu literature. [citation needed], Aerial View of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Isuzu Motors India manufacturing plant aerial view, Tech Mahindra Development Centre, Visakhapatnam, IBM-Software-IconicCampus-Visakhapatnam]], Munoth Lithium Ion Cell Manufacturing Facility First of its kind in India located at EMC Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh is one of the storehouses of mineral resources in India. [130], Besides rice, farmers also grow jowar, bajra, maize, minor millet, coarse grain, many varieties of pulses, oil seeds, sugarcane, cotton, chili pepper, mango nuts and tobacco. [147], Andhra Pradesh has rich culture and heritage. Andhra Pradesh is the tenth most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. [56], The Reddi kingdom (13251448CE) was established by Prolaya Vema Reddi in the early 14th century, who ruled from present day Kondaveedu. After Potti Sreeramulu's death, the Telugu-speaking area of Andhra State was carved out of Madras State on 1 October 1953, with Kurnool as its capital city. Coastal areas receive about 40 to 47 inches (1,000 to 1,200 mm) per year, while the westernmost part of the plateau may receive only half that much. In 1947, Vizianagaram was the largest Hindu princely state in Andhra Pradesh. The GSDP at current prices was 5,200.3 billion (US$65billion) and at constant prices was 2,645.21 billion (US$33billion). [126] In the 2010 list by Forbes magazine, several people from Andhra Pradesh were among the top 100 richest Indians. It is bounded by the Indian states of Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the southwest and west, Telangana to the northwest and north, and Odisha to the northeast. Winter lows drop below about 60 F (15 C) only in the extreme northeast. https://www.britannica.com/place/Andhra-Pradesh, IndiaNetzone - Andhra Pradesh, Indian State, Official Tourism Site of Andhra Pradesh, India, Andhra Pradesh - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up), AP WAS THERE: Uncovering Lyndon B Johnson's stolen election. [165] Gurajada Apparao wrote the play Kanyasulkam in 1892, often considered the greatest play in the Telugu language. At the census 2011, out of the 4.93 Crore population, around 4.48 crores (90.87%) have returned themselves as followers of the Hindu religion, 36 lakhs (7.33%) as Muslims or followers of Islam, 6.82 Lakhs (1.38%) as Christians. Madiga 7.3; Mala 9.7; You can also see. A summer that lasts from March to June, a season of tropical rains that runs from July to September, and a winter that lasts from October to February constitute the three seasons of Andhra Pradesh. [150] It increased to fifteen with the addition of Banaganapalle Mangoes[151] and Bandar laddu. [171][172] The industry holds the Guinness World Record for the largest film production facility in the world.[173]. [95] West Godavari district has the highest literacy rate of 74.6% and Vizianagaram district has the least with 58.9%.[1][96]. The current population of Andhra is about 6 crores. [51] The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi, whose dynasty lasted for around five hundred years from the 7th century until 1130CE, eventually merged with the Chola dynasty. 700million tonnes (690,000,000 long tons; 770,000,000 short tons) of metal grade Bauxite deposits in proximity to Visakhapatnam Port. [152] The other GI tagged goods are, Bobbili Veena, Budithi Bell and Brass Craft, Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees and Paavadas, Guntur Sannam, Kondapalli Toys, Machilipatnam Kalamkari, Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics, Srikalahasti Kalamkari, Tirupati Laddu, Uppada Jamdani Sari and Venkatagiri Sari. Lambadi, Koya, Savara, Konda, Gadaba and a number of other languages are spoken by the Scheduled Tribes of the state. The estuaries of the Godavari and Krishna rivers support rich mangrove forests with fishing cats and otters as keystone species.[91]. City: or Class I Town: Towns with population of 100,000 and above are called cities. As of 2011[update] Census of India,[needs update] the residual state had a population of 49,386,799 with a population density of 308/km2 (800/sqmi). Andhra Pradesh comprises of three geographic regions Uttaraandhra (North Andhra), Kosthaandhra (Coastal Andhra) and Rayalaseema. *498", "The Indian Express Google News Archive Search", "Explained: Why Was Andhra's Three-Capital Act Controversial", "Most Crucial facts about Andhra Pradesh (The Rice Bowl of India)", "AP Official Languages Act Amended to Recognise Urdu as Second Language", "On the edge of empire: form and substance in the Satavahana dynasty", "Struggle for Andhra State AP State Portal", "A State that must fulfil a higher purpose", "About Eastern Chalukyas Official AP State Government Portal AP State Portal", "Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 15 1931", "Kondavid-durg near Guntur. Since the state has a long coastal belt the winters are not very cold. Rice is the major food crop and staple food of the state. Total Number of districts in Andhra Pradesh Telangana has a population of 3.5 crores and Andhra Pradesh has 5 crores while Telangana has nearly double the sales of compact . Author of. As per 2011 Census of India, towns with population of 100,000 and above are called Cities. In 1839 just before the British Raj, a cyclone struck Coringa, East Godavari district and toppled buildings, as a result 20,000 ships were destroyed and over 300,000 people were killed. [191] Visakhapatnam has been declared the cleanest railway station in the country. [188][189] There is a demand for creating a unified zone for the state based out of Visakhapatnam. [215] Andhra University is the oldest of the universities in the state, established in 1926.[216][217]. Uttar Pradesh is most populus state is India followed by Maharashtra and Bihar. The economy of Andhra Pradesh is the 8th largest in India, with a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of 8.84 trillion (US$110 billion) and has the country's 17th-highest GSDP per capita of 170,000 (US$2,100). [206] The Directorate of Government Examinations of the state administers and conduct the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination. Km. [199][200], Andhra Pradesh has an overall literacy rate of 67.41% as per the 2011 Indian census. As per details from Census 2011, Andhra Pradesh has population of 8.46 Crores, an increase from figure of 7.62 Crore in 2001 census. [190], There are three A1 and twenty-three A-category railway stations in the state. [11] It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of 162,975km2 (62,925sqmi)[12] and tenth-most-populous state, with 49,386,799 inhabitants. Annual precipitation, which derives largely from the southwest monsoon rains, generally decreases toward the southwestern plateau area. STATISTICAL REPORTS OF GENERAL ELECTION TO STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (VIDHANSABHA) STATES. Andhra Pradesh was ranked eighth among other Indian states in terms of GSDP for the financial year 20142015. The state of Hyderabad was integrated into the Indian Union with Operation Polo in 1948.[75]. Hydel power plants have a capacity of 1671MW. The icon links to further information about a selected place including its population structure (gender, urbanization, population group, literacy (a7+), activity status (a7+)). [72][73][74], India became independent from the British Raj in 1947. She won the bronze medal on 19 September 2000, in the 69kg (152lb) category with a lift of 240kg (530lb). It has a total of 26 districts, twelve in Kosthaandhra region, six in Uttarandhra and eight in the Rayalaseema region. The population of India is likely to rise from 121.1 crores in 2011 to 152.2 crores in 2036 - a 31.1 crore increase. Area 106,204 square miles (275,068 square km). [193], As on date the Railways lines in Andhra Pradesh are under the following Railway zones/Divisions, A new railway zone South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) has been announced as the newest railway zone of the Indian Railways with headquarters at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The state has many museums, which features a varied collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, idols, weapons, cutlery, and inscriptions, and religious artifacts such as the Amaravati Archaeological Museum,[157] Visakha Museum and Telugu Cultural Museum in Visakhapatnam displays the history of the pre-independence and the Victoria Jubilee Museum in Vijayawada with a large collection of artifacts. [64] The Lepakshi group of monuments are culturally and archaeologically significant as it is the location of shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Veerabhadra which were built during the Vijayanagara Kings' period (13361646). Near the temple complex is a large granite Nandi bull. [39][40] They did not refer to themselves as Andhra in any of their coins or inscriptions; it is possible that they were termed as Andhras because of their ethnicity or because their territory included the Andhra region. [30], Andhra Pradesh comprises three major regions namely Rayalaseema in the south-west, Coastal Andhra bordering the Bay of Bengal in the east and Uttarandhra at north-east. [104], Buddhism spread to Andhra Pradesh early in its history. It also forms part of AH 45 which comes under the Asian Highway Network. [90] The forest in the state can be broadly divided into four major biotic provinces. [223] Agriculture Research Institute (Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University) KADIRI. The National Council of Applied Economic Research district analysis in 2001 reveals that Krishna, West Godavari and Chittoor are the three districts in rural AP with the highest Human Development Index scores in ascending order. Hindus experienced their largest population growth by number in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state - increasing by 25 million (2.5 crore) to 159 million, or 15.9 crore - followed by Bihar, whose Hindu population rose by 17 million (1.7 crore) to 86 million, or 8.6 crore. July to September is the season for tropical rains. He won the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2001, becoming the second Indian to win after Prakash Padukone. Four important rivers of India, the Godavari, Krishna, Penna, and Tungabhadra flow through the state and provide irrigation. [146], Thermal (natural gas and coal based) and renewable power plants totaling to 21,000MW were installed in the state by 2015. The plateau region in the southwestern portion of the statepart of the Deccan (peninsular India) and commonly called Rayalaseemais composed of gneissic rock (gneiss being a foliated rock formed in Earths interior under conditions of heat and pressure). However, post bifurcation from Telangana, the state is expected to reach 91.1% by 2021. The Telugu Desam Party won both the assembly and Lok Sabha election in 1999 under the leadership of Chandrababu Naidu. [91] They are: Eastern Ghats region is home to dense tropical forests, while the vegetation becomes sparse as the Ghats give way to the Deccan Plateau, where shrub vegetation is more common. Assam. The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department deals with protection, conservation and management of forests. The Telugu film culture (also known as "Tollywood") is the second-largest film industry in India next to the Bollywood film industry. [71] Meanwhile, the French occupied Yanam, in the Godavari delta, and (save for periods of British control) would hold it until 1954. The Eastern Ghats are part of a larger mountain system extending from central India to the far south and running parallel to the east coast. On a hillock known as Kurma Saila ('tortoise-shaped hill') are other temples to Papanatheswara, Raghunatha, Srirama, and Durga. [84] The act has been challenged in Andhra Pradesh High Court, which ordered to maintain status quo until the court completes its hearing. The Kadapa Basin[88][89][bettersourceneeded] formed by two arching branches of the Eastern Ghats is a mineral-rich area. Visakhapatnam, the administrative hub of Visakhapatnam district is the largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Population growth in the state is 1.2% annually. The population of Andhra Pradesh state is 84,580,777. [53][54], Kayastha chiefs descended from North Indian Kayasthas ruled over vast swathes of land in Andhra country, and they are recorded in Andhra history dating back to the 13th century CE. [148], Kuchipudi, the cultural dance recognized as the official dance form of the state of Andhra Pradesh, originated in the village of Kuchipudi in Krishna district. As the result of erosion, the plateau is a region of graded valleys, with red sandy soil and isolated hills. "[110] The Prajpramit Sutras belong to the earliest Mahayana Sutras.[111][112]. There are many multi-state irrigation projects under development, including Godavari River Basin Irrigation Projects and Nagarjuna Sagar Dam. When the state was first created, Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, became the Chief Minister. He was succeeded by two other Congressmen, namely Konijeti Rosaiah and Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy, the last resigning over the impending division of Telangana. According to the Aitareya Brahmana, the Andhras left North India from the banks of the Yamuna river and migrated to South India. There also are dozens of species of birds, including flamingos and pelicans as well as some rare varieties, such as the Jerdons courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus), which is found in the thorny or scrub-covered areas surrounding the Eastern Ghats. 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