Chiluvur
| Chiluvuru | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Chiluvuru Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°22′42″N 80°36′53″E / 16.37845°N 80.614586°ECoordinates: 16°22′42″N 80°36′53″E / 16.37845°N 80.614586°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Panchayat |
| Elevation[1] | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,952 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 522330 |
| Telephone code | +91–8644 |
Chiluvur or Chiluvuru is a village in Duggirala mandal, located in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh in India.
History
== Chiluvuru is located in Guntur District, the region which was famous as the hub of the history of Andhra Pradesh. Ancient Satavahanas ruled from the nearby Dhanyakataka / Dharanikota (Amaravati) situated on the bank of Krishna river. In the time of Pallavas and Eastern Chalukyas this region was known as Kammarashtram / Kammanadu, which extended from the southern banks of the Krishna river up to Kandukur (Prakasam Dt.). Subsequently, Eastern Chalukyas and Telugu Cholas held sway in this region. The recent history can be linked to the rule of Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu who ruled from Amaravati. The Gali Gopuram (temple tower) in Chiluvuru was built during his time.It is the first INTERNET VILLAGE in ANDHRA PRADESH.
Demographics
As of 2011 census, Kolakaluru had a population of 7,952. The total population constitute, 3,948 males and 4,004 females —a sex ratio of 1014 females per 1000 males. 774 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 393 are boys and 381 are girls —a ratio of 970 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 70.42% with 5,055 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%.[2][3]
Government
Chilvuru panchayat in Duggirala mandal is represented by Mangalagiri (Assembly constituency) for Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. It falls under Guntur (Lok Sabha constituency), one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies of Andhra Pradesh.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Elevation for Chiluvur". Veloroutes. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "Literacy of AP (Census 2011)" (PDF). Official Portal of Andhra Pradesh Government. p. 43. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "DELIMITATION OF PARLIAMENTARY AND ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES ORDER, 2008" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 22. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
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