Velpuru

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Velpuru
Velpuru
Velpuru
Velpuru
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Coordinates: 16°29′44″N80°45′33″E / 16.49556°N 80.75917°E / 16.49556; 80.75917
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Tanuku Mandal
TownTanuku Town Area
City Tanuku
Government
  TypeTanuku Assembly constituency
  BodyTanuku Assembly constituency
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vidhan Sabha constituencyNarsapuram
Lok Sabha constituencyTanuku Assembly

Velpuru is a suburb of [Tanuku]] in West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Velpuru is very close to Tanuku the areas such as Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Bhimavaram.

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Demographics

The population of Velpuru as per 2011 census is about 22,768. The literacy rate is about 71%. The major sources of income and revenue for Velpur are agriculture and industrial factories nearby.

History

Beginning in 1970, the initiatives taken up by Sri. Arimilli Venkata Ratnam, then village head has resulted medical, educational and recreational facilities in the village.[ citation needed ] Jainism flourished in Velpuru during the reign of Sada kings. [1]

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Citations

  1. Vyas 1995, p. 31.

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