Mandapeta
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| ?Mandapeta Andhra Pradesh • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 16 m (52 ft) |
| District(s) | East Godavari |
| Population | 47,115 (2001) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone |
• 533308 • +91 8855 |
Coordinates: Manda-peta is a town and a municipality in East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Mandapeta was originally called Mandavyapuram, and it got that name because of Sage Mandukya who is supposed to have stayed at this place for sometime. Sage Narada is supposed to have done "Prathisthapana" of the idol in "Janardhana Swamy Temple" popularly known as "Radham Gudi" today. Mandapeta is a regional commercial hub and trade center. Its famous in the surrounding villages and towns for its skilled goldsmiths. Most of the population is employed in Agriculture or related industries, but there is a sizeable population engaged in Trade and Small scale industries. Its has 9 movie theaters with almost all the popular movies released, and attracts huge crowds from near by villages and towns.
Today this city contain more than 80 rice factories but there is no educational development. At present only four degree colleges exist. There is no scope for higher studies. Most of the people go out of Mandapeta for higher studies.
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[edit] Geography
Mandapeta is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 16 metres (52 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Mandapeta had a population of 47,115. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Mandapeta has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 59%. In Mandapeta, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Information is collected by E Devi Prasad accurate at this time.
[edit] Features
Mandapeta is the main business and entertainment centre for around 50 villages. It has got a good medical and dental hospitals. and the biggest animal husbandry facility in India is available at this place
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mandapeta
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
