Penikeru
| Penikeru | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Penikeru Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°47′00″N 81°54′00″E / 16.7833°N 81.9000°ECoordinates: 16°47′00″N 81°54′00″E / 16.7833°N 81.9000°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | East Godavari |
| Talukas | Alamuru |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 533232 |
| Telephone code | 8855 |
Peniki-Veru is a village of Alamuru mandal in East Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.[1]
History
Previously, it was called "PENIKIVERU", which is a formation of "PENIKI" (meaning a Herbal Tree that is used as medicine for the mentally disordered). "VERU" (means "root"). It has a 300-year history of curing mentally disordered people and ancient VENUGOPALA SWAMY TEMPLE, Sivalayam and Poleramma Temples.
Geography
Penikeru is located near 16°47′00″N 81°54′00″E / 16.7833°N 81.9000°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 1 meter (6 ft). [sic]
References
- ↑ "List of Sub-Districts". Census of India. Retrieved 2007-05-18.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics.Alamuru
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