Korukollu
| Korukollu కోరుకొల్లు | |
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| village | |
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  Korukollu | |
| Coordinates: 16°28′51″N 81°14′36″E / 16.48083°N 81.24333°ECoordinates: 16°28′51″N 81°14′36″E / 16.48083°N 81.24333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Krishna district |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.44 km2 (7.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 8,543 |
| • Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 521343 |
| Telephone code | 91-08677 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-16 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Eluru |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kaikaluru |
| Climate | Tropical wet (Köppen) |
| Website | www.korukollu.com |
Korukollu is a small village in the Kalidindi Mandal of Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh, India.Its name used to be Korukolanu. It comes under the Kaikaluru assembly constituency and Eluru Parliamentary constituency. The village is located 400 km from Hyderabad, 80 km from Vijayawada, 30 km from Bhimavaram and 15 km from Kaikaluru. The main occupation of people in this village is farming (Paddy, Aqua). There are three canals supplying water for farm lands.
History, Culture and Sports
Agriculture is the main occupation in Korukollu.Irrigation is based on Monsoons and Canal system.People follow traditional and advanced techniques in Irrigation.Majority of the youth is moving away from Agriculture in search of better life and opportunities. Business establishments in Korukollu are mainly to serve the agriculture in and around Korukollu.
- Total irrigated Area: 1408.99 hectares.
- Unirrigated Area: 3.44 hectares.
- Area Not Available for Cultivation: 116.23 hectares.[1]
Majority of the people in Korukollu follow Hinduism. Christianity is on rise. Major festivals followed are Sankranthi,Dussera and Diwali. Subramanyeswara Swamy Sashti, Rajarajeswari Devi Dussehra, Sri Venkateswara kalyanam, Sri Krishnashtami, Mukkoti and Karteeka Mahotsavam at Ayyappa temple.
As in rest of India, cricket is the most watched and played game in the village. People play Cricket in the High School ground. Volleyball and Kabaddi are also played often.
Demographics
- Population
- Total: 20000
- Male: 10900
- Female: 9100
- Households: 7000
- Literacy
- Total: 5037 (58.96%)
- Male: 2706 (63.06%)
- Female: 2331 (54.82%)
Facilities
Temples
- Sri Annapurnaamba Kaasi Visweswaraalayam (Built by Late Venkata Krishnayya Garu Gudipati)
- Sri Ayyapa Swamy Temple
- Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
- Rajarajeswari Devi Temple[Palem]
- Ballamma Temple
- Patha Ramalayam Temple (Yadav Palem)
- Ramalayam Temple (Yadav Palem)
- Sri Krishna Ashramam
- Subramanyeswara Swami Temple
- Sri Sitarama Temple
- Anjaneya Swami Temple
- Ramula Vari Temple (Bobbili gudem)
- Venu Gopala Swamy Temple
- Vara Siddi Vinayakaswamy Temple
- Shiva Nagaraja Temple(Venkateswara Cinema Street)
- Ramalayam Temple Newkorukollu
Hospitals
- Govt Veterinary Dispensary
- Lazar First Aid Center
- K Venu First Aid Center
- Srinivasa Narsing Home
- ayyapa clinic
Medical Facilities
- Raghavendra Medical & General Store
- Ramesh Medical & General Store
- Satya Krishna Medical Store
- Sri Krishna Medical & General Store
Educational Institutions
- Zilla Parishad High School
- MP Upper Primary School
- MP Upper Primary School, Korukollu Branch
- MP Primary School, Korukollu-II
- MP Primary School, Bobbiligudem
*MP Upper Primary School,new korukollu
- MP Primary School, Chetanyapuram
- Govt. Junior College
- Kranthi Residential School (Krishna Convent)
- Kesireddy Ganga Raju Public School (Kerala Convent)
- Chinnari Public School (Opening Shortly)
- Korukollu Public School (Opening Shortly)
- The Clock School (Not existing now)
- sri sai tution center(ch. seetaramiah)
Bank
- State Bank of India, Branch Code:1346, Telephone:(08677)286530.
co oparative bank
Krishnaa co oparative bank
Sound systems and Lighting
Raju sound systems Pro: Siringi. Salmon raj
'No Theater
Studios
- Raju Digital Studio
- Balaji Studio
- Sri Subrahmanyeswara Photo Studio
Internet
- Maa computerworld and Internet center
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Transport
Korukollu has bus connectivity to Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Gudiwada, Bhimavaram and Kaikaluru. The nearest railway station is in Kaikaluru, and the nearest airport is in Vijayawada. Nearby villages include Avakuru, Kalidindi, Bhaskarraopeta, Elurupadu, Mudinepalle, Bantumilli and Singarayapalem.
Geography
The climate is tropical, with hot summers and moderate winters. The average warmest month is May.On average, the coolest month is January.The maximum average precipitation occurs in August. The peak temperature reaches 37 °C (99 °F) in May–June, while the winter temperature is 19-28 C. The average humidity is 78% and the average annual rainfall is 103 cm. Korukollu gets its rainfall from both the south-west monsoon and north-east monsoon.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/View_data/Village_Profile.aspx?cki=VwN0WBESPkc
- ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Population_Finder/View_Village_Population.aspx?pcaid=535346&category=VILLAGE
- ↑ http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/INXX0339?from=text_topnav_business