Penumudi

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Penumudi
పెనుమూడి
Village
A signboard of Penumdi village
A signboard of Penumdi village
Penumudi is located in Andhra Pradesh
Penumudi
Penumudi
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Guntur
Mandal Tenali
Area[1]
 • Total 5.53 km2 (2.14 sq mi)
Population (2011)[2]
 • Total 3,534
 • Density 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Kolakaluru is a village in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Repalle mandal of Tenali revenue division.[2][3] It is lcoated on the banks of Krishna river.

Geography

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Demographics

As of 2011 census, Penumudi had a population of 3,534 with 1,044 households. The total population constitute, 1,752 males and 1,782 females —a sex ratio of 1017 females per 1000 males. 316 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 170 are boys and 146 are girls. The average literacy rate stands at 63.05% with 2,029 literates, lower than the state average of 67.41%.[2][4]

Government and politics

Penumudi gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[5] The elected members of the gram panchayat is headed by a sarpanch.[6]

Economy

Agriculture and Aquaculture are the main occupations of the villagers. Paddy and black gram and corn are the major crops cultivated. While, prawns are the main source of income in aquaculture.[5]

Transport

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A road from Repalle to Penumudi

National Highway 214A passes through Penumudi. The nearest major railway station to the village is Repalle.

See also

References

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