Chandolu

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?Chandolu Andhra Pradesh • India
Chandolu
Coordinates: 16°00′20″N 80°36′36″E / 16.005556, 80.61
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 8 m (26 ft)
District(s)	Guntur

Coordinates: 16°00′20″N 80°36′36″E / 16.005556, 80.61

Tsandavolu or Chandolu is a small village situated in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Contents 1 Legends 2 History 3 Geography 4 Government and Politics 5 Famous Persons from Chandole 6 See also 7 External links 8 References

[edit] Legends

It was a historical site and the capital of Velanati Chodas in 12th century.

[edit] History

The village was the seat of Velanadu Chodas the most famous of whom was Rajendra Choda. It was a flourishing town during Choda times. It was also called as Dhanadapura or Tsandavolu. Many temples in the town of Chandolu were built during Eastern Chalukyan, Choda and Kakatiya times.

[edit] Geography

It is located at 16°01′N, 80°37′E and 29ft above sea level. It is located 4.9m from Nidubrolu and 11.3m from Bhattiprolu. It is located 3m to Rambhotlavaripalem

[edit] Government and Politics

It is part of Pitlavaripalem Mandal in Guntur district.

[edit] Famous Persons from Chandole

• Shaik Magdoom: Famous lawyer and Ex samiti President

[edit] See also

• Bhattiprolu - another old city in Guntur district

[edit] External links

• Tsandavolu location

[edit] References