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'''Donakonda''' is a town in Andhra Pradesh, situated in the [[Prakasam district]] of the [[ | '''Donakonda''' is a town in Andhra Pradesh, situated in the [[Prakasam district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is located in Donakonda mandal in [[Kanigiri revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chittoor District Mandals |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India |accessdate=19 June 2015|pages=120, 171–72|format=PDF}}</ref> | ||
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As per Gazettee No. 939, dated the 26 January 2022, the old Guntur district, formed in 1904, was split into [[Guntur district]], [[Palnadu district]] and [[Bapatla district]]. 12 mandals from [[Tenali revenue division]] and 13 mandals from [[Prakasam district]] was merged into the newly formed Bapatla district. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://bapatla.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Bapatla District | work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 6 September 2023}}</ref> | |||
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Donakonda | |
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 Vinukonda- Nandyal train section passes through Madhira | |
  Donakonda Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°50′00″N 79°29′00″E / 15.8333°N 79.4833°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Prakasam |
| Mandal | Donakonda |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,028 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 523305 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Donakonda is a town in Andhra Pradesh, situated in the Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Donakonda mandal in Kanigiri revenue division.[1]
History
As per Gazettee No. 939, dated the 26 January 2022, the old Guntur district, formed in 1904, was split into Guntur district, Palnadu district and Bapatla district. 12 mandals from Tenali revenue division and 13 mandals from Prakasam district was merged into the newly formed Bapatla district. [2]
Geography
Donakonda is located at 15°50′00″N 79°29′00″E / 15.8333°N 79.4833°E in the Prakasam district. The terrain is mostly flat surrounded by hills some distance away.
Transport
Donakonda Railway Station is situated on the Guntur-Guntakal railway line and falls under the Guntur division of South Central Railway. Donakonda Airport (ICAO: VODK) is located at Donakonda in Andhra Pradesh, India. The airfield was constructed during World War II by the British regime to refuel its aircraft. It is owned by the Airports Authority of India and is now closed.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh handed over the Donakonda airport to Bhogapuram Airport Authority and an ongoing extension of the airport is being worked on.
Villages
- Westkambhampadu
- Aravallipadu
- Chandavaram
- Gangadevapalli
- Mallampeta
- P.Lakshmipuram
- Rudrasamudram
- Pullayapalle
- KotcherlaKota
- Ramapuram
- Polepalli
- Yarrabalem
- Pedda Gudipadu
- Chinnagudipadu
- Bhumanapalle
- Narasimhanayuni Palem
- Illacheruvu
- Venkatapuram
References
- ↑ "Chittoor District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 120, 171–72. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ↑ "Bapatla District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
External links
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