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Narasaraopeta is the major commercial trading centre in Guntur district. Narasaraopeta is located on flat land ringed by hills that are an extension of the [[Eastern Ghats]] with red rock soil. | Narasaraopeta is the major commercial trading centre in Guntur district. Narasaraopeta is located on flat land ringed by hills that are an extension of the [[Eastern Ghats]] with red rock soil. | ||
The summer months can get exceedingly hot up to 45 °C, while winters are mild around 21 °C. Rainfall is due to the [[monsoon]] and is concentrated in the months of July–September. | The summer months can get exceedingly hot up to 45 °C, while winters are mild around 21 °C. Rainfall is due to the [[monsoon]] and is concentrated in the months of July–September. | ||
The average annual rainfall is 761 millimetres. The southwest monsoon season contributes 400 mm northeast monsoon contributes 299 mm. Pre-monsoon thundershowers contribute 75 mm. | The average annual rainfall is 761 millimetres. The southwest monsoon season contributes 400 mm northeast monsoon contributes 299 mm. Pre-monsoon thundershowers contribute 75 mm. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
It serves as a major commercial centre to the surrounding villages and nearby villages of the [[Prakasam district|Prakasam District]]. The town is the regional centre for higher education and health services. As a result of proximity to several towns/cities like [[Chilakaluripet (Assembly constituency)|Chilakaluripeta]](21.0 km), [[Guntur]](47.9 km), [[Piduguralla]](34.4 km), [[Sattenapalle]](22.3 km), [[Vinukonda]](43.7 km), on an average around 50,000 floating population is observed on a daily basis. | It serves as a major commercial centre to the surrounding villages and nearby villages of the [[Prakasam district|Prakasam District]]. The town is the regional centre for higher education and health services. As a result of proximity to several towns/cities like [[Chilakaluripet (Assembly constituency)|Chilakaluripeta]](21.0 km), [[Guntur]](47.9 km), [[Piduguralla]](34.4 km), [[Sattenapalle]](22.3 km), [[Vinukonda]](43.7 km), on an average around 50,000 floating population is observed on a daily basis. | ||
== Governance == | == Governance == | ||
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[[Kotappakonda]] hill is a major religious destination dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]]. On the auspicious day of Mahasivarathri, A grand fair is conducted nearby the hill. During which people around the surrounding regions visit the shiva temple on the kottappakonda hill. | [[Kotappakonda]] hill is a major religious destination dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]]. On the auspicious day of Mahasivarathri, A grand fair is conducted nearby the hill. During which people around the surrounding regions visit the shiva temple on the kottappakonda hill. | ||
Bheema lingeswara Swamy Temple and Pathuru Shivalayam(renovated) located in the city also receive limited tourism. Sri Veera brahmamendra Swamy Temple, located at Lingamguntla Agraharam is also quite known spiritual place is | Bheema lingeswara Swamy Temple and Pathuru Shivalayam(renovated) located in the city also receive limited tourism. Sri Veera brahmamendra Swamy Temple, located at Lingamguntla Agraharam is also quite known spiritual place is 2 km away from main city. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||