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Vajrakarur
Vajrakarur | |
|---|---|
town | |
| Nickname: Diamond hub | |
  Vajrakarur Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°01′00″N 77°23′00″E / 15.0167°N 77.3833°ECoordinates: 15°01′00″N 77°23′00″E / 15.0167°N 77.3833°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Anantapur |
| Talukas | Vajrakarur |
| Elevation | 447 m (1,467 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 7,925 |
| • Rank | 4 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 515832 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 02 |
Vajrakarur is a village in Anantapur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Vajrakarur mandal in Anantapuramu revenue division.[1][2]
This village was under the rule of Pemmasani Nayaks. A fort was constructed by Pemmasani Timma Naidu who had developed this village significantly and attracted many visitors during Vijayanagar times.[3][4]
History[edit]
Anantapur district was carved out of Bellary district in 1882.[5]
Geography[edit]
It is located at15°01′00″N 77°23′00″E / 15.0167°N 77.3833°E.[6] It has an average elevation of 447 metres (1469 ft). This is a major panchayati with a population of 7482.[7]
Demographics[edit]
According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Vajrakarur mandal is as follows:[8]
- Total Population: 7482
- Male Population: 3815 and Female Population: 3667
Panchayats[edit]
The following is the list of village panchayats in Vajrakarur mandal. 1. Vajrakarur 2. Ganjikunta 3. Thatrakal 4. PandiKunta 5. VPP Thanda 6. Venkatam palli 7. J Rampuram 8. Kamalapadu 9. Gulyapalyam 10. Konakondla 11. Chayapuram 12. Hothur 13. Pyapily 14. PC kotha kota 15. Kadamalakunta 16. Ragulapadu 17. Pottipadu
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "List of Sub-Districts". Census of India. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- ↑ "Anantapur District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. p. 381. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ↑ "Bharathi Sukhla samputam"
- ↑ "Tadipatri Kaifiyat"
- ↑ "Ananthapuramu District". About District > History. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ↑ Vajrakarur in Fallingrain.com
- ↑ http://www.populationofindia.co.in/andhra-pradesh/anantapur/vajrakarur/.vajrakarur
- ↑ http://www.populationofindia.co.in/andhra-pradesh/anantapur/vajrakarur/.vajrakarur