Gampalagudem

Gampalagudem
—  village  —
Gampalagudem
Location of Gampalagudem
in Andhra Pradesh and India
Coordinates
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District(s) Krishna
Population 68,112
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Area

• Elevation

• 57 metres (187 ft)

Gampalagudem (Telugu: గంపలగూడెం) is a village and Mandal in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It has a population of 68,112 people. The main city Gampalagudem has several educational institutions including a junior college and a ZPH Highschool. This town has Three cinema theatres.[1]

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Nearby pilgrimages

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple: Famous Sai Nath Temple in Thiruvuru Road. Construction of the temple was started around in 1997. The present temple is the new one constructed 10 years back. The ceremony of Temple opening and VIGRAHA PRATHISTA was a grand event. People from near by villages use to come to the temple for different vaccations.

The temple also contains sub temples for Lord Ganesha, Lord Dhatthatreya, and Lord Hanuma. All the idols of gods (Sai, Ganesha, Dhatthatreya) are of marble and Hanuman Idol is a giant cement one with colors. Its a pleasant and beautiful place and one can go there for any special vacations like marriages and others.

Ramalayam and others: In gampala Gudem there were old temples for Lord Rama and Lord Shiva. These are located in the westren part of the village and are constructed side by side. These are very old temples with remarkable history. Great celebrations goes here every year in the eve of Sri Rama Navami. People usee to come here(Lord Shiva Temple) every year fir Nagula Chavithi and they offer milk and other food for the god of Snakes(NagaRaja). Not only these two, one more temple for Mutthalamma(Grama Dhevatha) is also situated near by these two.

Famous Lord Hanuman temple is located in Meduru which is very near to Gampalagudem. An Ancestral Temple of Lord Rama is located in Gampalagudem

Nemali: Sri Venu Gopala Swami is The Famous God worshipped at Nemali Which is approximately 30 km to Gampalagudem. Direct APSRTC Bus Service is available to reach there.

Education In GampalaGudem

Many Schools and Colleges, both Private and Govt., are providing almost up to Graduation. ZPHS school, Little Angel Public school, Sanjose School, Maruthi School, Geethanjali e Concept School.

Villages in Gampalagudem Mandal

The following is the list of villages in this Mandal.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Krishna Mandals Population". Bezawada.com. http://www.bezawada.com/bez/information/elections/mandalwisepopulation.asp?cname=Krishna. Retrieved 2007-07-26. 
  2. ^ "Villages in Gampalagudem Mandal". http://www.krishna.gov.in/eldistrict/Mandal.aspx?OrganizationID=21. Retrieved 2007-01-03 Gattigunde Raman Kumar 9666707035.