Nellore is a city and municipal corporation in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Nellore is the 4th most populous city in Andhra Pradesh after the separation of telengana from Andhra Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore district. Proximity to the sea and fertile land towards the east have led to agriculture and aquaculture being the backbone of the economy. Handloom, mica mines, thermal power generation and hand made jewellery are other industries that contribute to the economic development.