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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Poduru | | name = Poduru | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang = | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name = | | other_name = | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type = | | settlement_type = Village | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = | ||
| image_alt = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption = | | image_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map = | | pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | ||
| pushpin_label_position = right | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt = | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh | ||
| coordinates = | | coordinates = {{coord|16|35|24|N|81|45|31|E|display=title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = West Godavari | | subdivision_name2 = [[West Godavari district]] | ||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
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| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 = | | demographics_type1 = [[Language]] | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type = | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code = 534250 534338 | | postal_code = 534250, 534338 | ||
| registration_plate = | | registration_plate = | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 = | | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Palakollu]] | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Poduru''' is a village and [[mandal]] | '''Poduru''' is a village and headquarters of [[Poduru mandal]] in [[West Godavari district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandal wise list of villages in West Godavari district|url=http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/westgodavari.pdf|website=Chief Commissioner of Land Administration|publisher=National Informatics Centre|accessdate=8 March 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208134347/http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/westgodavari.pdf|archivedate=8 February 2015|format=PDF}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
In [[Telugu | In [[Telugu language|Telugu]], "Podu" means ''Little forest'', as it used to a forest before it was cleared for cultivation. | ||
==History== | |||
[[Rajahmundry|Rajahmundry district]] was formed in 1823 and in 1859 bifurcated into [[Godavari District]] and [[Krishna district]]. In 1925, Godavari district was split into [[East Godavari district]] and [[West Godavari district]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://rmc.ap.gov.in/about/rajahmundry_history | title=Rajamahendravaram History | work= Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://chapter.intach.org/godavari-chapters/history.html | title= History of East Godavari chapter |publisher= INTACH East Godavari chapter| access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref> | |||
The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/040422/cm-jagan-mohan-reddy-inaugurates-13-new-districts.html | title= 13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here | work= Published on: April 4, 2022 |publisher= Deccan Chronicle| access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref> | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], Poduru had a population of 9578. The total population constitute, 4862 males and 4717 females with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1000 males. 849 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, with sex ratio of 970 The average literacy rate stands at 77.83%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/588702-poduru-andhra-pradesh.html|title=Poduru Census 2011|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref> | {{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], Poduru had a population of 9578. The total population constitute, 4862 males and 4717 females with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1000 males. 849 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, with sex ratio of 970 The average literacy rate stands at 77.83%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/588702-poduru-andhra-pradesh.html|title=Poduru Census 2011|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref> | ||
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*Abraham L. Pudi, father of American actor [[Danny Pudi]], moved to the U.S. from Poduru<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/abraham-pudi-obituary?pid=189671416 | title= Abraham Pudi: Obituary | publisher= Legacy.com | accessdate= 21 March 2019 }}</ref> | *Abraham L. Pudi, father of American actor [[Danny Pudi]], moved to the U.S. from Poduru<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/abraham-pudi-obituary?pid=189671416 | title= Abraham Pudi: Obituary | publisher= Legacy.com | accessdate= 21 March 2019 }}</ref> | ||
*Dr.Datla Satyanaraya Raju, better known as D. S. Raju M.B.B.S., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., M.R.C.P.(London)[2] (born 28 August 1904) was an Indian Parliamentarian. He was born to Datla Ramachandra Raju in Poduru<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/abraham-pudi-obituary?pid=189671416 | title= Abraham Pudi: Obituary | publisher= Legacy.com | accessdate= 21 March 2019 }}</ref> | *Dr.Datla Satyanaraya Raju, better known as D. S. Raju M.B.B.S., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., M.R.C.P.(London)[2] (born 28 August 1904) was an Indian Parliamentarian. He was born to Datla Ramachandra Raju in Poduru<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/abraham-pudi-obituary?pid=189671416 | title= Abraham Pudi: Obituary | publisher= Legacy.com | accessdate= 21 March 2019 }}</ref> | ||
==Transport== | |||
The nearest railway station is located at Palakollu (PKO) at a distance of {{cvt|7.4|km}}. | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[West Godavari district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in West Godavari district]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081219233956/http://www.poduru.com/ web site] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20081219233956/http://www.poduru.com/ web site] | ||
{{ | {{WestGodavari-geo-stub}} | ||
{{West Godavari district}} | |||
[[Category:Villages in West Godavari district]] | [[Category:Villages in West Godavari district]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in West Godavari district]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:29, 12 January 2024
Poduru | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Poduru Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Coordinates: 16°35′24″N 81°45′31″E / 16.59000°N 81.75861°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | West Godavari district |
| Mandal | Poduru |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 9,578 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 534250, 534338 |
| Nearest city | Palakollu |
Poduru is a village and headquarters of Poduru mandal in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
In Telugu, "Podu" means Little forest, as it used to a forest before it was cleared for cultivation.
History[edit | edit source]
Rajahmundry district was formed in 1823 and in 1859 bifurcated into Godavari District and Krishna district. In 1925, Godavari district was split into East Godavari district and West Godavari district.[2][3]
The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.[4]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Poduru is located on Eastern coastal plains in Coastal Andhra region.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] Census of India, Poduru had a population of 9578. The total population constitute, 4862 males and 4717 females with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1000 males. 849 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, with sex ratio of 970 The average literacy rate stands at 77.83%.[5]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Abraham L. Pudi, father of American actor Danny Pudi, moved to the U.S. from Poduru[6]
- Dr.Datla Satyanaraya Raju, better known as D. S. Raju M.B.B.S., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., M.R.C.P.(London)[2] (born 28 August 1904) was an Indian Parliamentarian. He was born to Datla Ramachandra Raju in Poduru[7]
Transport[edit | edit source]
The nearest railway station is located at Palakollu (PKO) at a distance of 7.4 km (4.6 mi).
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mandal wise list of villages in West Godavari district" (PDF). Chief Commissioner of Land Administration. National Informatics Centre. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "Rajamahendravaram History". Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "History of East Godavari chapter". INTACH East Godavari chapter. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "Poduru Census 2011". Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ↑ "Abraham Pudi: Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ↑ "Abraham Pudi: Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
