Mundlapadu is a village in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Penuganchiprolu mandal of Vijayawada revenue division.[1]: 16
Mundlapadu | |
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Village | |
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.svg)  Mundlapadu Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°24′00″N 81°07′00″E / 16.4000°N 81.1167°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Krishna |
| Mandal | Penuganchiprolu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj |
| • Body | Mundlapadu gram panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,688 ha (4,171 acres) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,254 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 521190 |
| Area code | +91–8678 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
History edit
The village is famous for its great heritage and culture. Sri Ramalingeswara Swami Devalayam temple has 300 years of history. Its presiding deity is Sri Parvathi Sahitha Ramalingeswara Swami, and it was built by the Apotheosis Sree sachidananda swami before his self-entombment.
Demographics edit
As of 2011[update] Census of India, the town had a population of 3,254. The total population constitute, 1,655 males, 1,599 females and 304 children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 66.92% with 1,974 literates, significantly lower than the national average of 73.00%.[2][3]
Economy edit
Agriculture is the main occupation here with major crops being cotton, paddy, chillies, and casurina. Bengalgram and redgram is also grown. Sunflower is important flower grown in Mundlapadu.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "District Census Hand Book – Krishna" (PDF). Census of India. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. p. 208. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ "Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate)" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 24 August 2014.