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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Jaggampeta | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = [[Town]] | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | | mapframe = yes | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | mapframe-zoom = 14 | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| coordinates | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| subdivision_type | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | ||
| subdivision_name | | coordinates = {{coord|17.1833|N|82.0500|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name = [[India]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| established_title | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| established_date | | subdivision_name2 = [[Kakinada district|Kakinada]] | ||
| founder | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| named_for | | established_date = 11th century AD | ||
| parts_type | | founder = | ||
| parts | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | parts_type = [[Taluka]]s | ||
| governing_body | | parts = Jaggampeta | ||
| unit_pref | | government_type = | ||
| area_footnotes | | governing_body = | ||
| area_rank | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | area_rank = | ||
| elevation_m | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| population_total | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| population_as_of | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_rank | | population_total = 18779 | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_demonym | | population_rank = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| demographics_type1 | | population_demonym = | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| timezone1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| utc_offset1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
| postal_code_type | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| postal_code | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| registration_plate_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| registration_plate | | postal_code = 533435 | ||
| website | | registration_plate_type = [[Vehicle registration plates of India|Vehicle Registration]] | ||
| footnotes | | registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India|AP05 (Former)]]<br /> AP39 (from 30 January 2019)<ref>{{cite news |title=New ‘AP 39’ code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2019/jan/31/new-ap-39-code-to-register-vehicles-in-state-launched-1932417.html |accessdate=9 June 2019 |work=The New Indian Express |date=31 January 2019 |location=Vijayawada |archive-date=28 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728113337/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2019/jan/31/new-ap-39-code-to-register-vehicles-in-state-launched-1932417.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| website = | |||
| footnotes = | |||
| leader_title = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] | |||
| leader_name = Jyothula Nehru | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Jaggampeta''' is a town in [[Jaggampeta mandal]], located in [[ | [[File:Jaggampeta_Gram_Panchayat_Office.jpg | thumb | right]] | ||
'''Jaggampeta''' is a town in [[Jaggampeta mandal]], located in [[Kakinada district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandal wise list of villages in East Godavari district|url=http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/eastgodavari.pdf|website=Chief Commissioner of Land Administration|publisher=National Informatics Centre|accessdate=7 March 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121141044/http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/EastGodavari.pdf|archivedate=21 January 2015|format=PDF}}</ref> The origin of the name Jaggampeta derived from the Lake Jaggama situated in the town. Jaggampeta is also called as "Uddandula kota" (Fort of Pipes), "The Gate of Agency", "The Entrance of Maredumilli Forests" and "The Center of East Godavari". Since the 18th century, British rule dominated this region in India, known for its thriving export of decorative tiles to Britain. Jaggampeta was once a hub of tile production. The town earned its nickname "Area of Tall Pipes" due to the record number of tall smoke towers that belonged to the many tile factories which dominated the landscape. A siren dating back to 20th century can be heard across a 1.5km radius everyday, which used to indicate working hours (6AM, 8AM, 12PM, 2PM, and 6PM) for the industrial workers. Despite the availability of modern clocks, the siren still rings five times a day as it used to, as a tradition, keeping the area connected to its past industrial roots. | |||
Jaggampeta is also known for being a Landmark in Andhra Pradesh Politics. The name announcement ceremony of the [[YSR Congress Party]] was held in Jaggampeta. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Governance== | ==Governance== | ||
The civic body of Jaggampeta is going to be upgraded as municipal council. | The civic body of Jaggampeta is going to be upgraded as municipal council.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}. | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
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Jaggampeta is located on [[National Highway 16 (India)|NH 16]]. The nearest railway station to Jaggampeta is [[Samalkot railway station]] which is 20km away. The nearest airport to Jaggampeta is [[Rajahmundry Airport]] which 35km is away. | Jaggampeta is located on [[National Highway 16 (India)|NH 16]]. The nearest railway station to Jaggampeta is [[Samalkot railway station]] which is 20km away. The nearest airport to Jaggampeta is [[Rajahmundry Airport]] which 35km is away. | ||
== References == | == Notable == | ||
[[Ravi Teja]] (Tollywood Actor). | |||
== [[References]] == | |||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Villages in Jaggampeta mandal]] | [[Category:Villages in Jaggampeta mandal]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:20, 24 November 2025
Jaggampeta | |
|---|---|
  Jaggampeta Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 17°11′00″N 82°03′00″E / 17.1833°N 82.0500°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kakinada |
| Talukas | Jaggampeta |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Jyothula Nehru |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,779 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 533435 |
| Vehicle Registration | AP05 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[1] |
Jaggampeta is a town in Jaggampeta mandal, located in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[2] The origin of the name Jaggampeta derived from the Lake Jaggama situated in the town. Jaggampeta is also called as "Uddandula kota" (Fort of Pipes), "The Gate of Agency", "The Entrance of Maredumilli Forests" and "The Center of East Godavari". Since the 18th century, British rule dominated this region in India, known for its thriving export of decorative tiles to Britain. Jaggampeta was once a hub of tile production. The town earned its nickname "Area of Tall Pipes" due to the record number of tall smoke towers that belonged to the many tile factories which dominated the landscape. A siren dating back to 20th century can be heard across a 1.5km radius everyday, which used to indicate working hours (6AM, 8AM, 12PM, 2PM, and 6PM) for the industrial workers. Despite the availability of modern clocks, the siren still rings five times a day as it used to, as a tradition, keeping the area connected to its past industrial roots.
Jaggampeta is also known for being a Landmark in Andhra Pradesh Politics. The name announcement ceremony of the YSR Congress Party was held in Jaggampeta.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Jaggampeta is located at 17°11′00″N 82°03′00″E / 17.1833°N 82.0500°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 44 meters (148 feet)
Governance[edit | edit source]
The civic body of Jaggampeta is going to be upgraded as municipal council.[citation needed].
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Jaggampeta is located on NH 16. The nearest railway station to Jaggampeta is Samalkot railway station which is 20km away. The nearest airport to Jaggampeta is Rajahmundry Airport which 35km is away.
Notable[edit | edit source]
Ravi Teja (Tollywood Actor).
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ↑ "Mandal wise list of villages in East Godavari district" (PDF). Chief Commissioner of Land Administration. National Informatics Centre. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ↑ "Jaggampeta, India". fallingrain.com. Retrieved 6 October 2012.