Phirangipuram
| Phirangipuram ఫిరంగిపురం |
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 Phirangipuram
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| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur |
| Mandal | Phirangipuram |
| Elevation[1] | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 16,365 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 522 529 |
| Telephone code | +91–8641 |
Phirangipuram is a village in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Phirangipuram mandal of Guntur revenue division. It is one of the villages in the mandal to be a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region.[3]
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History
Phirangi translates to Cannon, which alludes to its history as a stationary village for the cannons of the Reddy rulers. These kings ruled from Kondaveedu, a famous historical site situated 5 km away from Phirangipuram. Phirangipuram was one of the earliest centers of Roman Catholicism in Andhra Pradesh.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] Census of India, the village had a population of 16,365, of which males are 8,155, females are 8,210 and the population under 6 years of age are 1,650. The average literacy rate stands at 70.25 percent, with 10,337 literates.[2]
Transport
Phirangipuram is a village situated 22 km from Guntur and 24 km from Narsaraopeta, and it is connected to these cities by train, bus and private transport. The Phirangipuram railway station is located on the Vijayawada-Guntakal route of the South Central Railway and it is administered by the Guntur division. Phirangipuram is also connected to the cities of Secunderabad, Hubli and Bangalore by rail.
