Jaggampeta
Jaggampeta is a town in Jaggampeta mandal, located in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of river Godavari. This town served British rule since 17th century, primarily as an exporter of tiles to London from India. This town also had a primary role in the Andhra Pradesh politics. This city is also named "Uddandula kota", "The Gate of Agency", "The Entrance of Maredumilli Forests" and "The Center of East Godavari".
Jaggampeta | |
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Jaggampeta Location in Andhra Pradesh, India Jaggampeta Jaggampeta (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17.1833°N 82.0500°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kakinada |
| Talukas | Jaggampeta |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Jyothula Chantibabu |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,779 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 533435 |
| Vehicle Registration | AP05 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019) |
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