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Velugodu | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nandyal |
| Talukas | Velgodu |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,000+ |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu , Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 518533 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
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