Another theory is that the name "Nellore" is derived from the Telugu word "nellu", which means "paddy" or "rice."

Over time, the name "Nelluru" evolved into the modern form "Nellore," used in both Telugu and Tamil-speaking regions.

The region has long been associated with agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, which continues to play a significant role in its economy today.

[citation needed] Nellore was ruled by Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty in the 3rd century BCE.

Tamil inscriptions indicate that it formed part of Chola kingdom till their decline in the thirteenth century CE.

This report by the British Includes Climate, agriculture, health statistics as well important taxation information.

[13] The city had an important role in the emergence of the Telugu language and the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Apart from it, The south headquarters of Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) is also in Nellore.

[35] In 2013, fifteen gram panchayats namely, Allipuram, Ambhapuram, Buja Buja Nellore, Chinthareddypalem, Gudupallipadu, Gundlapalem, Kallurupalli, Kanaparthypadu, Kodurupadu, Narayanareddypeta, Navalakulathota, Nellore Bit-I (Kothuru), Peddacherukuru, Pottipalem, Vavilatepadhu were merged into the municipal corporation.

Ponguru Narayana is the present MLA of Nellore City assembly constituency representing Telugu Desam Party.

[39] Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy is the present MLA of Nellore Rural assembly constituency representing Telugu Desam Party.

[42] The Rottela Panduga (Roti festival) is an annual urs event celebrated at the Bara Shaheed Dargah (shrine of twelve martyrs) on the banks of Swarnala Cheruvu.

[44] Chepala Pulusu (fish curry) is a non-vegetarian recipe of the Nellore district, prepared from Korramennu.

In addition, Eenadu,[citation needed] Vaartha AndhraJyothy[49] and Sakshi[50] newspapers are also printing local editions in Nellore.

[51] Of these, privately operated auto rickshaws numbered around 6,000 in 2017, dominating most parts of the city for local commuting.