Atmakur is the Mandal and Taluka head quarters. It has about 500 years of rich heritage and culture. There are several places of historical importance in and around the town. During the 16th century, it was under the rule of Vijayanagara Empire. Since then, it has been under the rule of different Kings and Kingdoms. Sri Krishna Devaraya of Vijayanagara Empire was one among the prominent emperors who ruled this area. Several Temples and Water Ponds were constructed under his rule. Many of them are ruined but the remains are still visible. Alaganatha Sawami Devasthanam which was constructed during Chola Kings' regime and later remodeled and developed by Timmarasu, Prime Minister of Sri Krishnadeva Raya, is under doomed state. The Atmakur Water Pond (Atmakur Cheruvu) is still the main source for agriculture. Besides these, there are a number of temples, mosques and churches. Though there are different people from different religions and castes, they are living together with fraternity and we can find a good example of 'unity in diversity'.

There are a number of schools and colleges in Atmakur. Students from the nearby villages come here for their education. There are about 50 Schools(Anganwadi, primary, upper primary and high schools), 10 Junior Colleges, 3 Degree colleges, 1 B.ed College, 1 Engineering College in the town and 1 Industrial Training Center.