Durgi

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Durgi
Village
Primary Health Centre, Durgi
Primary Health Centre, Durgi
Durgi is located in Andhra Pradesh
Durgi
Durgi
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°25′43″N 79°32′26″E / 16.42861°N 79.54056°E / 16.42861; 79.54056Coordinates: 16°25′43″N 79°32′26″E / 16.42861°N 79.54056°E / 16.42861; 79.54056
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictPalnadu
MandalDurgi
Government
 • TypePanchayati raj
 • BodyDurgi gram panchayat
Area
 • Total5,762 ha (14,238 acres)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total9,480
 • Density160/km2 (430/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
522612
Telephone code+91–863
Vehicle registrationAP

Durgi is a village in Palnadu district of the [[India]n state]] of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Durgi mandal in Gurazala revenue division.[4][5] In 15th century, Durgi stone craft was originated in the village.[6]

History[edit]

As per Gazettee No. 939 of 26 January 2022, the old Guntur District, formed in 1904, was split into three districts – Guntur, Palnadu and Bapatla.[7]

Geography[edit]

Durgi is situated at 16°26′25″N 79°37′25″E / 16.4401661°N 79.6235407°E / 16.4401661; 79.6235407. It is spread over an area of 5,762 ha (14,240 acres).[2]

Education[edit]

KGBV Hostel

As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has 6 MPP, one KGBV, one model and 7 private schools.[8]

Governance[edit]

Durgi gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[1] It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member.[9]




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References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Gram Panchayat Identification Codes" (PDF). Saakshar Bharat Mission. National Informatics Centre. p. 100. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "District Census Hand Book : Guntur (Part B)" (PDF). Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh. 2011. pp. 14, 192. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  3. "Population". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  4. "District Census Handbook : Guntur (Part A)" (PDF). Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh. 2011. pp. 5, 208–209. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  5. "New Gurazala revenue division created". The Hindu. Gurazala (Guntur District). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  6. "Durgi Stone Craft". National Informatics Centre. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
  7. "Palnadu District". Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  8. "School Information". Commissionerate of School Education. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  9. Seetharam, Mukkavilli (1 January 1990). Citizen Participation in Rural Development. Mittal Publications. p. 34. ISBN 9788170992271.