About Kurnool City
Kurnool is a city and the educational and medical hub of Andhra Pradesh state, India. The city is often referred to as "The Gateway of Rayalaseema". It also serves as the district headquarters of its Kurnool district. As of 2011 census, it is the fifth most populous city in the state with a population of 484,327.It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. Although the area has been inhabited for thousands of years, modern Kurnool was founded in the 16th century CE with the construction of the Konda Reddy Fort.
Kurnool is located at 15.8333°N 78.05°E. It has an average elevation of 273 metres (898 feet). Kurnool lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The Hundri and Neeva rivers also flow through the city. The K.C.Canal (Kurnool–Cuddapah) was built by the Dutch for transportation, but later used for irrigation.
Landmarks in and around the city include Konda Reddy Fort Formerly called KondareddyBurj is the Historical Monument and Major Tourist Attraction of Kurnool located at the north east part of the city. Orvakal rock Gardens are the Sculpture Garden with Ancient cave lies on the South East of the city.
II. Transport to IIITDM Kurnool:
a. Roadways
National Highway 44 (India) which runs from Srinagar to Kanyakumari and also highway of Bangalore to Hyderabad. passes through Kurnool.
National highway 340C [Kurnool-Dornala] which connects to Srisailam, Vinukonda, Guntur, Vijayawada.
National Highway 40, [Rayalaseema Expressway] that runs from Kurnool to Chittoor, is the major highways passing through the city.
The city has a total road length of 519.22 km State owned bus transport system, APSRTC, operates buses from Kurnool bus station to other parts of the state.
The Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool is located on the way to Nandyal with NH-40 near Dinnedevarapadu.
Generally, auto rickshaw will charge approximately Rs. 200/- to reach the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool from APSRTC bus station or Nandyal Check post.
b. Railways
Kurnool City railway station lies on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad railway line. It is classified as an A-Category station in the Hyderabad railway division of South Central Railway zone.
Delegates are advised to refer the Indian always website for timings of trains to and fro at Kurnool railway station.
The Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool is located on the way to Nandyal with NH-40 near Dinnedevarapadu.
Generally, auto rickshaw will charge approximately Rs. 200/- to reach the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool from Kurnool City Railway station for about 12 KMs or Nandyal Check post.
c. Airport
Nearest airport to reach IIITDM Kurnool is Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport at Orvakal, Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated on the National Highway 40, approxmately 18 kilometres from Kurnool and 54 kilometres from Nandyal.
Currently Indigo is operating regular flights from various parts of the country to Kurnool. Delegates are advised to refer the Indigo airlines website for timings of flight to and fro at Kurnool railway station.
The Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool is located on the way to Kurnool from Nandyal approximately 18 kilometres on NH-40 near Rupala Sangameshwaraswamy temple,Jagannathagattu.
Generally, auto rickshaw/cab will charge approximately Rs. 1000/- to reach the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool from Kurnool Airportforabout 18 KMs.
