Penuganchiprolu

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Penuganchiprolu
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°54′12″N80°14′08″E / 16.9033293°N 80.2356245°E / 16.9033293; 80.2356245
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Andhra Pradesh
District NTR
Mandal Penuganchiprolu
Government
  Type Gram Panchayat
   Sarpanch V Padma Kumari
Area
[1]
  Total3,880 ha (9,590 acres)
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2011) [2]
  Total14,374
  Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
521190
Area code +91–8678
Vehicle registration AP

Penuganchiprolu is a village situated in the NTR district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Serving as the mandal headquarters for Penuganchiprolu mandal, it falls under the administration of the Nandigama revenue division. [3] It is situated 71 kilometers northwest of the district headquarters, Vijayawada, and 50 kilometers south of the nearest city, Khammam.

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Notably, Penuganchiprolu is home to Sri Tirupatamma Ammavari Devastanam, a temple with origins dating back to the 17th century, adding cultural and historical significance to the village. [4] [5] In addition, a 13th century Shambulingeshwara Swami temple at Nawabupeta village near Penuganchiprolu was built during the Kakatiya period, further enriching the region's history. [6] [7]

Politics

Penuganchiprolu is centrally governed by the Penuganchiprolu Gram Panchayat, [8] overseeing local administration in the area. Penuganchiprolu mandal, which includes Penuganchiprolu, forms a segment of the Nandigama Assembly constituency. This assembly constituency is further aligned with the broader Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census of India, the village is 14,374, with 7,098 males and 7,276 females. The village has a significant Scheduled Castes population of 3,659, with 1,855 males and 1,804 females. The Scheduled Tribes population is 326, comprising 162 males and 164 females. In terms of literacy, 8,684 individuals in the village are literate, with 4,864 males and 3,820 females. On the other hand, 5,690 individuals are illiterate, including 2,234 males and 3,456 females. In the workforce, there are a total of 7,782 workers in the village, with 4,232 males and 3,550 females. Meanwhile, there are 6,592 non-workers, including 2,866 males and 3,726 females. [9]

Transport

Penuganchiprolu is the reachable place to 3 districts Krishna(Vijaywada), Suryapet(Kodad), Khammam(khammam).[ citation needed ]

Notable people

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