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Inkollu
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 15°50′N80°12′E / 15.83°N 80.2°E / 15.83; 80.2
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Bapatla
Mandal Inkollu
Population
 (2011) [1]
  Total
50,000
Telugu
  Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
523167
Telephone code+91–8594
Vehicle registration AP 27

Inkollu is a small town in the Bapatla district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It serves as the administrative center of Inkollu Mandal and is part of the Chirala revenue division. The nearest cities include Chirala, Bapatla, Guntur, Ongole, Addanki, and Chilakaliripeta.

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The primary language spoken in Inkollu is Telugu. However, some residents speak a blend of Telugu and Urdu.

Etymology

Inkollu was previously known as "Inkina Kolanu," which is believed to mean "sinking of ponds". However, there is no conclusive literary evidence to support this interpretation.

Geography

Inkollu is situated in Inkollu Mandal and serves as its sub-district headquarters. According to 2009 statistics, Inkollu is also classified as a Major Gram Panchayat.

Inkollu is located near the southeastern coast of India, approximately 100 kilometers from the state capital, Amaravati.

Nearby villages include Koniki (4.8 kilometers away), Sudivaripalem (8.2 kilometers away), Nagandla (8.5 kilometers away), Idupulapadu (9.1 kilometers away), and Duddukuru.

Nearby cities include Hyderabad (300 kilometres (190 mi)), Chennai (340 kilometres (210 mi)), Nellore (150 kilometres (93 mi)), Tirupathi (280 kilometres (170 mi)), Ongole (40 kilometres (25 mi)), Guntur (60 kilometres (37 mi)), and Vijayawada (100 kilometres (62 mi)).

Inkollu is located approximately 45 kilometers from its district headquarters in Bapatla. Other nearby district headquarters include Ongole, situated 39 kilometers away, and Guntur, 60 kilometers away.

The surrounding districts are Guntur (60.6 kilometres (37.7 mi)), Krishna (109.4 kilometres (68.0 mi)), West Godavari (140.1 kilometres (87.1 mi)), and Nellore (152.7 kilometres (94.9 mi))

The nearest beach to Inkollu is Ramapuram Beach (Chirala), located 30 kilometers away. Other nearby beaches include Chirala Beach (30 kilometres (19 mi)) and Bapatla Beach (45 kilometres (28 mi)). Inkollu Cheruvu (also known as Nagula Cheruvu) is a large pond situated in the northwest quadrant of the town.

Climate

The city has a tropical climate, with an average temperature of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F). The area experiences hot and humid summers and cool winters due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal. It receives both the southwest and northeast monsoons. The precipitation rate is high, with an annual rainfall of about 200 mm (7.9 in).

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, the population was 17,581, living in approximately 4,935 houses. The total area is 3,365 hectares.

The towns and villages in Inkollu Mandalam:

Villages
VillagePopulation
Duddukur3,013
Ganga Varam 2,949
Idupulapadu5,638
Inkollu17,581
Koniki 2,812
Nagandla 4,126
Pavulur5,652
Pusapadu5,815
Bhimavaram 1,960

Economy

Business is one of the main occupations of the people in Inkollu, with many residents also depending on farming. Cultivation is another major occupation in the town. The NSL textile mill employs around 5,000 people, and most residents depend on its business. The town also has several cold storage facilities, two cinema halls, and two hospitals.

Temples

The Pavulur Anjenayaswamy Temple is very famous and is located near the border of the rural village Pavulur, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Inkollu. The town also has several other old temples, including:

Transport

The main mode of transport in Inkollu is road transport, with most people preferring APSRTC buses. Towns within 40 kilometers of Inkollu include Ongole, Chirala, Addanki, Parchur, and Martur. The nearest railway stations are Vetapalem (10 kilometers away), Chirala (23 kilometers away), and Ongole (45 kilometers away).

Airports
AirportDistance from city centre (km)
Hyderabad International Airport 320
Chennai International Airport 340
Tirupati Airport 280
Vijayawada Airport 110
Railway stations
StationDistance (km)
Vetapalem 12.4
Chinnaganjam14.5
Chirala 17.4
Stuartpuram23.7

Education

Primary and secondary school education in Inkollu is provided by the government or private institutions. The languages used in schools are English and Telugu. Schools in Inkollu include:

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References

  1. "Population". Census of India. Retrieved 22 June 2017.

Prakasam District Mandal