Munnangi

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[edit] History

'Munnangi', also known as Muni-koti-puram is a major village in Kollipara mandal in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, South India. It has a population of over 7000 (2001 census). It is located 25 miles (40 km) from Guntur city. Krishna River flows through Munnangi making it a part of the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh. Munnangi is known for its rich cultural and literary legacy. There are many famous temples in Munnangi village like Shivalayam (almost 200 years old with Five Gods), Venugopala Swamy Temple, Sri Rama Temples, Tirupattamma, Puttalamma and Vemana Matham. There are Churches and Mosque also. This village has the strength to influence Duggirala Market Yard with its Turmeric production.

[edit] "Munnangi - past and present"

Munnangi actually, which lie on the west side of the river Krishna in Guntur Dist and about 14 miles (23 km) south west from Vijayawada. It is on the historic southern route from Vijayawada to Repalle along with River Krishna and is bounded on its western side by the Tenali route that ran from Munnangi to Tenali via Duggirala which is a major road Connected to Munnangi Village.

Location: 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Vijayawada, 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Tenali, 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Guntur.

The Village extends roughly 6 miles (9.7 km) north to south which includes about 20,000 acres (80.9 km²) of agriculture land; and roughly 2 miles (3.2 km) east to west from the Repalle River to Dantuluru Limits.

Historically, by the very early nineteenth century when a large group of devotees participated in Mass prayers near river Krishna, the name Munikotipuram (Muni Koti Puram) came into usage. After being called with the same name for almost 500 years, this Village name is changed to Munnangi many years back.

There were no great changes in early nineteenth century. However finally in 1950’s the Munnangi Village started developing and this brought many changes. The population at that time was relatively small. Several new housing assets have been built in the last 30 years in the village after the Independence Period. Further developments continue here.

The land in the Village is still mainly agricultural but now comprises only few farms which employ very few people. The ZPPH School started in Munnangi in late 1970s’ and is now a well known school in the surrounding Villages; it educate a number of students who live in the village and the surrounding villages (Danthaluru and Pidaparru). ZPPH School has produced many students who are studying/working abroad (NRIs) and several Engineers, Doctors and in other industries.

The total population is about 7500. The population divides by age group roughly into: 25% aged 18 and under, 50% aged between 18 and 60, 25% aged 60 or over.

The village has a primary school, many temples and a number of other businesses. Being on a radial route out of Tenali, the village has a regular bus service and is Five miles from Duggirala which is known for its famous Turmeric Market Yard.

[edit] Munnangi is famous for following:

Bhajana:  : Munnangi is famous for Chekka Bhajana with two wooden sticks. This used to be very famous in 1960s to 1980s. Our villagers gave Bhajana performance in ANR's movie, Puttaparthi Satya Sai Nilayam, Rashtrapathi Bhavan when Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was president.

Chicken Farms:  : In early 80s, few people started Chicken farms industry in Munnangi and later it expanded and helped lot of people financially

Milk Insdustry: : Munnangi has been in First or Second place which supplies milk to Sangam Dairy for many years.

Villages such as the Munnangi are changing and evolving with the high growth rate in Guntur District in the present and in the future. For more information in Telugu, visit:మున్నంగి & మున్నంగి.కాం