Gurazala
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Gurazala is a semi town and mandal located in the northwestern parts of Guntur district. It is administrative hub(capitol) of region Palnadu. According to 2001 censes, it has 24,550 population made up of 12,430 male and 12,120 female.
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[edit] History
This town is in the heart of Palnadu, and has a history of over a thousand years. The famous battle Palnati Yudhdham (War of Palnadu) took place between Gurazala and Macherla between 1176 AD - 1182 AD.At Karampudi (yuddabhoomi)
[edit] Temples
Located in the southern town, Vishnukameshwaraswami was built by Nagamma in the 12th century.
[edit] Trasportation
The town is connected by rail and bus roads.
[edit] Famous Personalities
Yechuri Venkateswarlu Freedom fighter
Yechuri Padmavathi Srinivasa Rao, Current surpanch
[edit] Educational Institutions
Schools
JayaBharathi Public school
Vikas
prashanthi public School
Government High School
Kistaiah Badi
Gowthami
Little Flower English Medium School
Jayanthi public School
Visdom Public School
Colleges
Navodaya Junior College
Vagdevi D-pharmacy college
Government Junior College
