Siddhavattam

Sidhout or Siddhavattam is a village in Kadapa district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Sidhout mandal of Rajampeta revenue division.This village was under the rule of Great Pemmasani Nayaks.GeographySiddhavattam is located at. It has an average elevation of 107 meters (354 feet). It is located beside the bank of river PennaHistoryIn the past, people called "Siddhas" were living in this area. They used to live under trees called "vata" (Indian Banyan tree) which were plenty in this area at that time. Hence the name "Sidhas" + "Vata" = Sidhavata, or simply Sidhout. Sidhout lies in the banks of river Penna in the route of Kadapa - Badvel via Bhakarapet. It is 20 km away from Kadapa.From 1807 to 1812 Sidhout was the district headquarters. But since it is on the bank of river Penna, every time the river floods, the place was used to get isolated. Hence the district headquarters were shifted to Kadapa.The fort built here attracts tourists very much. This popular fort was taken under control by Archeology Department of India in 1956. Not only fort, but this place is also famous for many temples and mosques. Among these Ranganadha Swamy temple is very popular. The 16 pillar Mantapam build on the name of Baakara Panthulu in the local burial place is also very popular.