Penumuru

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Penumuru is a village in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Penumuru mandal.[1]

Penumuru
Penumuru is located in Andhra Pradesh
Penumuru
Penumuru
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 13°22′00″N 79°11′00″E / 13.3667°N 79.1833°E / 13.3667; 79.1833Coordinates: 13°22′00″N 79°11′00″E / 13.3667°N 79.1833°E / 13.3667; 79.1833
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictChittoor
Elevation
368 m (1,207 ft)
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAP 03

History

Chittoor district was initially formed in 1911. At the time of Indian independence in 1947, Chittoor district was a part of the erstwhile Madras state. In the fifties Chittor district was a part of the newly formed Andhra Pradesh state and went through several changes. In 1985, the taluks of the district were reorganised. With the formation of Tirupati District from a part of old Chittoor district and a part from old Nellore district on 4th April, 2022, Chittoor district consisted of 31 mandals across 4 revenue divisions.[2][3]

Geography

Penumuru is located at 13°22′00″N 79°11′00″E / 13.3667°N 79.1833°E / 13.3667; 79.1833.[4] It has an average elevation of 368 meters.

See also

References

  1. "Chittoor District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 485, 516. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  2. "Chittoor District". About District > History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 4 Octoer 2023. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. "Tirupati District". History. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  4. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Penumuru, India". fallingrain.com.

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