Veldurthy
| Veldurthy Valadurthi | |
|---|---|
| Mandal | |
  Veldurthy | |
| Coordinates: 16°21′00″N 79°22′00″E / 16.35°N 79.3667°ECoordinates: 16°21′00″N 79°22′00″E / 16.35°N 79.3667°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur |
| Founded by | JULAKANTI |
| Talukas | Macherla |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mandal Panchayathi |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 522613 |
| beautiful land | |
Veldurthy is a village and a Mandal in Guntur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is famous for cotton and chillies. Veldurthy Pin Code is 522613, and the post office name is Veldurthy S.O. The mandal code of Veldurthy is 20. Guntur district has 3 revenue divisions; Tenali, Bapatla, and Narasaraopeta. Veldurthy is located in NARASARAOPETA DIVISION. This mandal consists of 16 villages. Those are Veldurthy, Bodilaveedu, Gangalakunta, Gottipalla, Gundlapadu, K.P.Gudem, Kandlakunta, Loyapalli, Mandadi, Mittameedipalli, Patlaveedu, Ratchamallapadu, Sirigiripadu, S.R.Thanda, Uppalapadu, and Vazralathanda.
Agriculture is the main occupation of people living in Veldurthy. Some of the major crops grown in this region include Cotton, Chillies, Rice (paddy), turmeric, pulses, vegetables etc.,
The common traditional clothing for women is Saree, Salwar and for men is Dhothi, Lungi and Pancha. Telugu is the main language used to communicate each other.
The main place of worship for Hindus are Ramalayam, Shivalayam and Sri Veera Brahmendra Swami temple. Christians have a Church and Muslims have Peerla Saaviti.
Andhra Pradesh State Government educational institutions are available in primary and secondary level to educate children living in this area.
As per 2011 census, the total population of Veldurthy Mandal is 45,927 approximately, Male population is around 23,146 and Female population is 22,781.
Veldurthy is easily accessed by road from Guntur to Veldurthy. Apart from bus facility People use local autos, as a means of transport with in the villages.
Most of the villagers own mobile phones and are connected to the rest of the world through television. The cable operator in Veldurthy offers more than 80 television channels to its viewers.
The nearest railway station for Veldurthy is Macherla[20–30 minutes drive], and the nearest airport is Vijayawada [4-5 hour drive] and Hyderabad [5-6 hour drive].[1]
Geography
Veldurthy is located at 16°21′00″N 79°22′00″E / 16.35°N 79.3667°E.[2]
References
- ↑ "List of Sub-Districts". Census of India. Retrieved 2007-04-27.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Veludurti