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Located in the northeastern part of the Andhra Pradesh State, in the Krishna River delta, Guntur lies on the Vijayawada-Madras trunk road, about 9-km to the east of the picturesque Kondaveedu range of hills. It is the headquarters of the district of the same name. It is one of the oldest municipalities that have been constituted in 1866. The city was founded n the mid-eighteenth century by the French who ruled over the city for nearly ten years until it was ceded permanently to the British in 1788. A part of the city, which was once the small village of 'Ramachandrapuram Agraharam', is said to be much older than Guntur as mentioned in an inscription from 1296 on a pillar in Mandapam of the Lakshminarayana Swami Temple.
An important railway junction and an important commercial centre, besides the tourist attractions of the city, Guntur is known for its rice and oil mills, cotton and tobacco curing barns. Endowed with a rich history, Guntur has played a veru important role in shaping the history and destiny of Andhra Pradesh in the past. A centre for Buddhism in the early centuries, it is a place of many events and legends related to the endeavors of a man to reach a supreme spiritual plane. Guntur still enjoys the status of being the cultural and regional reserve of the times and is blessed with an abundance of Nature's blessings in the form of serene hills, lush green valleys, mighty rivers and beautiful beaches. Today, Guntur is world renowned for panoramic locales, delicious pickles and as a confluence of historical, religious and leisure destinations that are of interest to everybody.
History
The Kingdom of Pratipalapura of 500 BC (Bhattiprolu in Guntur district), appears to be the earliest known kingdom in south India. The earliest recorded reference of Guntur comes from the Idern plates of Ammaraja I (922-929 AD), the Vengi Chalukyan king. Guntur also appears in two other inscriptions dated 1147 AD and 1158 AD. The original Sanskrit (ancient Vedic culture/tradition) name for Guntur was Garthapuri (a place surrounded by water ponds('garta = gunta')).
The region was under the Nizam's rule (known as jagir of Nawab Salabat Jung till 1788) prior to the colonial period. During colonial rule, Guntur was under the control of the French and then the British, until India's independence. The region has been historically known for Buddhism and the first Kalachakra ceremony performed by Buddha himself.
The Kingdom of Pratipalapura of 500 BC (Bhattiprolu in Guntur district), appears to be the earliest known kingdom in south India. The earliest recorded reference of Guntur comes from the Idern plates of Ammaraja I (922-929 AD), the Vengi Chalukyan king. Guntur also appears in two other inscriptions dated 1147 AD and 1158 AD. The original Sanskrit (ancient Vedic culture/tradition) name for Guntur was Garthapuri (a place surrounded by water ponds('garta = gunta')).
The region was under the Nizam's rule (known as jagir of Nawab Salabat Jung till 1788) prior to the colonial period. During colonial rule, Guntur was under the control of the French and then the British, until India's independence. The region has been historically known for Buddhism and the first Kalachakra ceremony performed by Buddha himself.
The region of Guntur is one of the best in providing excellent medical and health care facilities on the east coast of India. It boasts major medical facilities (super specialty hospitals) and related research institutions. The General Hospital provides free health care to people across the coastal districts. The Sankar Eye Hospital, Kugler Hospital (more than a century old) and St. Joseph Hospital are just a few of the many premier hospitals in the region. A new medical facility VIMS is currently being established at Viswanagar to serve the people in the rural areas that are to the south and west of the city.
Academics/education and research
Guntur is one of the first cities to provide higher education and graduate programs in India. The Acharya Nagarjuna University is one of the largest universities in the country, and covers various institutions from 3 districts. There are a number of graduate schools, colleges, and high schools providing basic and higher education (agricultural, arts, bio-med, engineering, management, medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, sciences, technology) in the region. The Guntur Institute of Medical Sciences is one of many premier institutes in the city region. The Vedic University near Guntur specializes in the teaching of Vedic Sciences, other related philosophies, and the Vedanta.
Guntur is one of the first cities to provide higher education and graduate programs in India. The Acharya Nagarjuna University is one of the largest universities in the country, and covers various institutions from 3 districts. There are a number of graduate schools, colleges, and high schools providing basic and higher education (agricultural, arts, bio-med, engineering, management, medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, sciences, technology) in the region. The Guntur Institute of Medical Sciences is one of many premier institutes in the city region. The Vedic University near Guntur specializes in the teaching of Vedic Sciences, other related philosophies, and the Vedanta.
Acharya Nagarjuna University ANU
Vedic University at Sitanagaram Jeeyar Educational Trust
Medical Colleges: Guntur Medical College, NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, KMC.
Engineering Colleges: RVR & JC , Vignan's, LITAM, NIET, NEC, KLC, BEC,SCREC, GVR&S, VVIT, St.Mary’s, Amara, Mittapalli, Don Bosco.
Legacy: Andhra-Christian College, Hindu-College.
Agricultural Research Center, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Lam
Central Tobacco Research Institute(CTRI) of Indian Tobacco Board
Trains
Guntur junction is one of the Divisional headquarters(Guntur division) and a major transit point of the Indian Railways System. All four "super metro" cities and most state capitals can be accessed through this transit point. Greater Guntur has the following stations: the Main Station (near Arundelpet and Railpet) and the others at Nallapadu, University-Center(Namburu), New Guntur(Reddipalem). Two other major transit points close to Guntur are: Tenali and Vijayawada with a future plan of running suburban trains in the suburban region. The Indian Railways is one of the most convenient and efficient systems of commute for the people throughout India.
Vedic University at Sitanagaram Jeeyar Educational Trust
Medical Colleges: Guntur Medical College, NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, KMC.
Engineering Colleges: RVR & JC , Vignan's, LITAM, NIET, NEC, KLC, BEC,SCREC, GVR&S, VVIT, St.Mary’s, Amara, Mittapalli, Don Bosco.
Legacy: Andhra-Christian College, Hindu-College.
Agricultural Research Center, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Lam
Central Tobacco Research Institute(CTRI) of Indian Tobacco Board
Trains
Guntur junction is one of the Divisional headquarters(Guntur division) and a major transit point of the Indian Railways System. All four "super metro" cities and most state capitals can be accessed through this transit point. Greater Guntur has the following stations: the Main Station (near Arundelpet and Railpet) and the others at Nallapadu, University-Center(Namburu), New Guntur(Reddipalem). Two other major transit points close to Guntur are: Tenali and Vijayawada with a future plan of running suburban trains in the suburban region. The Indian Railways is one of the most convenient and efficient systems of commute for the people throughout India.
| Train # | Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towards Hyderabad | |||
| 2603 | Chennai - Hyderabad [Chennai Express] | 23:50 | 00:10 |
| 2733 | Tirupathi - Secunderabad [Narayanadri Express] | 00:45 | 01:05 |
| 7255 | Narsapur - Hyderabad [Narsapur Express] | 23:25 | 23:30 |
| 7229 | Kochuveli - Hyderabad [Sabari Express] | 07:15 | 07:35 |
| 7015 | Bhubaneswar - Secunderabad [Visakha Express] | 01:30 | 01:35 |
| 2703 | Howrah - Secunderabad [Falaknuma Express] | 04:20 | 04:25 |
| 2747 | Guntur - Vikarabad [Palnadu Express] | --:-- | 05:45 |
| 2805 | Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad [Janmabhumi Express] | 13:16 | 13:20 |
| 319 | Repalle - Secunderabad [Delta Fast Passenger] | 22:25 | 22:30 |
| 7204 | Kakinada Town - Bhavnagar [Lokmanya Tilak Express] | 08:55 | 09:00 |
| 352 | Repalle - Secunderabad [Passenger] | 09:15 | 09:25 |
| 351 | Secunderabad - Repallie [--] | 17:35 | 17:55 |
| Towards Narasaraopet | |||
| 524 | Guntur - Kachiguda [--] | --:-- | 05:15 |
| 406 | Guntur - Secunderabad [--] | --:-- | 17:30 |
| 407 | Tenali - Donakonda [Passenger] | 06:05 | 06:10 |
| 8463 | Bhubaneswar - Bangalore [Prasanthi Express] | 18:35 | 18:55 |
| 7225 | Vijayawada - Hubli [Amaravathi Express] | 19:40 | 20:00 |
| 2847 | Howrah - Vasco [Amaravathi Express] | 19:40 | 20:00 |
| 434 | Guntur - Yeshwanthpur [Yeshwanthpur Passenger] | --:-- | 22:00 |
| 303 | Guntur - Hubli [Passenger] | --:-- | 08:20 |
| Towards Tenali | |||
| 7230 | Hyderabad - Kochuveli [Sabari Express] | 17:15 | 17:35 |
| 2604 | Hyderabad - Chennai [Chennai Express] | 22:05 | 22:20 |
| 2734 | Secunderabad - Tirupathi [Narayanadri Express] | 22:50 | 23:10 |
| 410 | Guntur - Tenali [Passenger] | --:-- | 14:20 |
| 320 | Secunderabad - Repalle [Delta Fast Passenger] | 04:15 | 04:20 |
| 351 | Secunderabad - Repalle [Delta Fast Passenger] | 17:35 | 17:55 |
| 416 | Guntur - Tenali [Passenger] | --:-- | 20:50 |
| 440 | Guntur - Tirupati [Passenger] | --:-- | 01:00 |
| 6094 | Lucknow - Chennai [--] | 02:05 | 02:10 |
| 6032 | Jammu Tawi - Chennai [Andaman Express] | 02:05 | 02:10 |
| Towards Tenali From New Guntur | |||
| 6044 | Kakinada - Chennai Central [Circar Express] | 21:45 | 21:50 |
| 6094 | Lucknow - Chennai [Lucknow Express] | 02:05 | 02:10 |
| 6032 | Jammu Tawi - Chennai [Andaman Express] | 02:05 | 02:10 |
| Towards Vijayawada | |||
| 2704 | Secunderabad - Howrah [Falaknuma Express] | 20:30 | 20:35 |
| 7016 | Secunderabad - Bhubaneswar [Visakha Express] | 21:30 | 21:35 |
| 8464 | Bangalore - Bhubaneswar [Prasanthi Express] | 05:10 | 05:30 |
| 7226 | Hubli - Vijayawada [Amaravathi Express] | 01:40 | 02:00 |
| 7201 | Guntur - Secunderabad [Golkonda Express] | --:-- | 05:45 |
| 7228 | Vasco - Vijayawada [Amaravathi Express] | 01:40 | 02:00 |
| 7256 | Hyderabad - Narsapur [Narsapur Express] | 03:10 | 03:15 |
| 2705 | Guntur - Secunderabad [--] | --:-- | 15:00 |
| 2806 | Secunderabad - Visakhapatnam [Janmabhumi Express] | 11:55 | 12:00 |
| 418 | Macherla - Bhimavaram [Passenger] | 09:20 | 09:30 |
| 7203 | Bhavnagar - Kakinada Town [--] | 15:45 | 15:50 |
| 6031 | Chenna - Jammu Tawi [Andaman Express] | 12:58 | 13:03 |
| 6093 | Chennai - Lucknow [--] | 12:58 | 13:03 |
| 2848 | Vasco - Howrah [Amaravathi Express] | 01:40 | 02:40 |
| 7239 | Guntur - Visakhapatnam [Simhadri Express] | --:-- | 08:00 |
| 481 | Guntur - Narasapur [Blue Bird Fast Passenger] | --:-- | 16:35 |
| Towards Vijayawada From New Guntur | |||
| 6043 | Chennai Central - Kakinada [Circar Express] | 01:40 | 01:45 |
| 6031 | Chennai - Jammu Tawi [Andaman Express] | 12:58 | 13:03 |
| 6093 | Chennai - Lucknow [Lucknow Express] | 12:58 | 13:03 |
