Penuganchiprolu
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. It is situated 71 kilometers northwest of the district headquarters, Vijayawada, and 50 kilometers south of the nearest city, Khammam.
Penuganchiprolu | |
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Village | |
Sri Tirupatamma Ammavari Temple | |
Penuganchiprolu Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16.9033293°N 80.2356245°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | NTR |
| Mandal | Penuganchiprolu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Panchayat |
| • Sarpanch | V Padma Kumari |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,880 ha (9,590 acres) |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 14,374 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 521190 |
| Area code | +91–8678 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
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. 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.
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