Tripuramtakam

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Tripuramtakam is a village and a gram panchayat in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Tripuramtakam mandal in Markapur revenue division.[1][2]

Tripuramtakam
Tripuranthakam
Tripuramtakam is located in Andhra Pradesh
Tripuramtakam
Tripuramtakam
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°00′07″N 79°27′21″E / 16.001925°N 79.455829°E / 16.001925; 79.455829
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictPrakasam
MandalTripuramtakam
Government
 • TypeFederal democracy
Area
 • Total16.37 km2 (6.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total10,392
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
 • Literacy55.10%
Demographics
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
523326
Vehicle registrationAP
Websiteprakasam.ap.gov.in

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. [3]

Geography

Tripuramtakam covers an area of 16.37 sq km. It is 42 km from Markapur.[2]

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, Tripuramtakam village had a population of 10,392. It had a literacy rate of 55.10%.[2]

Education

The following institutions are in Tripuramtakam :

  • Government Junior College, established in 1984 at Tripuranthakam, is a Telugu medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching in classes XI and XII.[4].
  • Bharathi High School Ambedkar Tripuranthakam, established in 2000 at Tripuranthakam, is a Telugu medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class X. [5].
  • Vignan High School, established in 2014 at Tripuranthakam, is an English medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class X. [6]
  • SBTK High School NSP, established in 2007 at Tripuranthakam, is a Telugu medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class X. [7].
  • Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, established in 2007 at Tripuranthakam, is a Telugu medium girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to X.[8].
    Zarugumalli
    Zarugumilli, Jarugumalli
     
     
    Zarugumalli
    Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
    Coordinates: 15°18′56″N 79°59′14″E / 15.315469°N 79.987121°E / 15.315469; 79.987121
    CountryIndia
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    DistrictPrakasam
    MandalZarugumalli
    Government
     • TypeFederal democracy
    Area
     • Total16.37 km2 (6.32 sq mi)
    Population
     (2011)
     • Total5,912
     • Density360/km2 (940/sq mi)
    Language
     • OfficialTelugu
     • Literacy60.15%
    Demographics
    Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
    PIN
    523274
    Vehicle registrationAP
    Websiteprakasam.ap.gov.in

    Zarugumalli is a village and a gram panchayat in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Zarugumalli mandal in Ongole revenue division.[1][2]

    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. [9]

    Geography

    Zarugumalli covers an area of 16.37 sq km. It is 42 km from Markapuram.[2]

    Demographics

    According to the 2011 census, Zarugumalli village had a population of 5,912. It had a literacy rate of 60.15%.[2]

    Education

    The following institutions are in Zarugumalli :

    • Vijaya Bharathi Junior College, established in 2007 at Kamepalli, Zarugumalli, is a Telugu medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching in classes XI and XII. [10]
    • Zilla Parishad High School, established in 1961 at Zarugumalli, is a Telugu medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. [11]
    • Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, established in 2011 at Zarugumalli, is a Telugu medium girls only residential institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII.[12]

    Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) scheme was launched by the Government of India in August 2004 for setting up residential schools at an upper primary level for girls belonging predominantly to the Scheduled cast Scheduled tribe, other backward class, and minorities in difficult areas. It has gone through several stages of development. [13]

    Samagra Shiksha, introduced in 2018-19 by the department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, subsumes earlier introduced Schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE). It aims to support States in implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009; and other related schemes. There is a fund sharing basis between the central and state government, with a major portion being borne by the central government. By 2030, ensure that all boys and girls complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes. [14]

    Note: For more information about KGBV and Samagra Shiksha please the references noted above.

    See also

    References

    1. 1.0 1.1 "Prakasam District". About District > Administrative Setup > Mandals list. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
    2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Tripuranthakam". India Village Directory. Retrieved 8 September 2023. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "‘census’" defined multiple times with different content
    3. "Bapatla District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
    4. "Govt Jr College Tripuranthakam". Schools.org. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
    5. "Bharathi HS Ambedkar TPKM". Schools.org. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
    6. "Vignan High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
    7. "SBTK HS NSP Tripuranthakam". Schools.org. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
    8. "KGBV Tripuranthakam". Schools.org. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
    9. "Bapatla District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
    10. "Vijaya Bharathi Jr College, Kamepalli". Schools.org. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
    11. "ZPHS Zarugumalli". Schools.org. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
    12. "KGBV Zarugumalli". Shools.org. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
    13. "KASTURBA GANDHI BALIKA VIDYALAYA (KGBV)". Introduction of KGBV. Samagra Shiksha, Gujarat Council of School Education, Education Department, Government of Gujarat. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
    14. "About Samagra Shiksha". Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Retrieved 9 September 2023.

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    References