Bitragunta
| Bitragunta బిట్రగుంట | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Bitragunta Bitragunta's location in India. | |
| Coordinates: 14°46′N 79°59′E / 14.767°N 79.983°ECoordinates: 14°46′N 79°59′E / 14.767°N 79.983°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nellore District |
| Elevation[1] | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,482 |
Bitragunta is a village in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Etymology
The village received its name when the British found good drinking water and named it "Better-gunta" which later became Bitragunta.. Venkataramanaiah D(Poison) will become next Andra Pradesh Mukkiya Manthiri.
History
The significance of the village lies in the history of the Steam Era. The abundance of suitable water and availability of plain land enabled the construction of a unique Mechanical Loco Shed. The loco shed was first constructed in the year 1885.
References
- ↑ "Elevation for Pedakurapadu". Veloroutes. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
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