History

The District Court, Guntur was established in the year 1905. The District has 65 number of Courts, i.e., 15 District Courts, 15 Senior Civil Judge Courts and 35 Junior Civil Judge Courts. The District has 18 Court Complexes, i.e., 1. District Court Complex, Guntur, 2. Railway Court Complex, Guntur, 3. Senior Civil Judge Court Complex, Bapatla, 4. Prl. Junior Civil Judge Court Complex, Chilakaluripet, 5. Addl. Civil Judge Court Complex, Chilakaluripet, 6. Senior Civil Judge Court Complex, Gurazala, 7. Junior Civil Judge Court Complex, Macherla, 8. Senior Civil Judge Court Complex, Mangalagiri, 9. XIII Addl. District Court Complex, Narasaraopet, 10. Junior Civil Judge Court Complex, Piduguralla, 11. Prl. Civil Judge Court Complex, Ponnur, 12. Addl. Civil Judge Court Complex, Ponnur, 13. Senior Civil Judge Court Complex, Repalle, 14. Senior Civil Judge Court Complex, Sattenapalli, 15. Prl. Civil Judge Court Complex, Sattenapalli, 16. XI Addl. District Court Complex, Tenali, 17. II Addl. Junior Civil Judge Court Complex, Tenali, 18. Junior Civil Judge Court Complex, Vinukonda.

Mangalagiri, a temple town located in Guntur, Seemandhra (Andhra Pradesh). Literally translating to ‘The Auspicious Hill’, this place is one of the 8 important Mahakshetrams or sacred destinations in India.Mangalagiri holds huge importance in the Indian culture as it is believed that Lord Vishnu had manifested himself on the very soil of Mangalagiri and Goddess Lakshmi performed penance on the peak of the hill as well. Owing to the legends pertaining to the divine, there is a tremendous footfall of believers here throughout the year.World’s largest masonry dam protected with 26 gates measuring 14m in height and 13m in width, Nagarjunasagar Dam located in Nalgonda District is built across River Krishna.The dam has a storage capacity of nearly 11,472 million cubic meters with an irrigation capacity for 10 acres of land. The dam measure 150m tall and 16 kms in length while also being a major tourist attraction. It is among the first irrigation projects started by the Indian Government as an element of the Green Revolution.Today, apart from offering not only irrigation facility, but it is also a source of hydroelectricity. The dam attracts a huge number of tourists owing to its great magnificence as well as the cover of dense green surrounding it offering a captivating view.

Kondaveedu is a place lying about 17 miles from Guntur city adorned with one of the most popular tourist attractions of the region. It houses an ancient fort belonging to 13th Century built by Reddy kings which comprises of 21 magnificent structures.Situated on the top of the hill, the Kondaveedu fort is source of pure admiration especially for the natural beauty surrounding it. The place also offers an ideal trail for trekking. A group of several temple located at the base of the hillock provides a captivating sight. Kathulabave and Gopunatha Temple are two of the many temples in the area.Originally known as Kondakavuru, this place is famously known as Kotappakonda or Trikutaparvattam meaning three-peaked hill which actually lies nearby. Located nearly 25 miles from the city of Guntur, it offers a panoramic view of majestic hills from any direction.The popular three peaks derive their name from Hindu mythology namely Vishnu, Brahma and Maheswara. Another place worth visiting is Guthikonda Cave which offers quite captivating site to explore. Someswara Swamy Temple lying in the city of Sitanagaram around 16 miles North East of the city is another popular place to visit.