Konakondla

Konakondla
village
Interactive map of Konakondla
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Coordinates: 15°06′19″N77°21′50″E / 15.1053°N 77.3640°E / 15.1053; 77.3640
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	Anantapur
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal code	515842
Vehicle registration	AP
Nearest city	Guntakal
Lok Sabha constituency	Anantapur
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Uravakonda

Konakondla is a very big village in Vajrakarur Taluk near to Guntakal in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. ^[1]

It is believed that this village was once famous for Jainism and Buddhism. There is some historical evidence in and around the village. From ancient times, this place has produced many gems and diamonds.^{[ citation needed ]}

Almost 30000 people are living in konakondla. People's are celebrating utla teru on every year.

Jainism

Konakondla is considered to be birthplace of one of the most influential digambara Jain monks, Kundakunda.

References

1. Rural Housing Report for Financial year 2011-2012