Chebrolu
| Chebrolu చేబ్రోలు Tambrapuri[1] | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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Chebrolu Temple Gopuram | |
  Chebrolu Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°11′48″N 80°31′30″E / 16.19667°N 80.52500°ECoordinates: 16°11′48″N 80°31′30″E / 16.19667°N 80.52500°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur |
| Mandal | Chebrolu |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 21.26 km2 (8.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation[3] | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2011)[4] | |
| • Total | 11,626 |
| • Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 522 212 |
Chebrolu is a village in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Chebrolu mandal in Tenali revenue division.[2] It was once a Buddhist site and territorial capital of Kakatiya dynasty.[5] The Archaeological excavations revealed Buddhist artefacts of Satavahana and Ikshavaku period. During this period, it was also known with the name Tambrapuri.[1]
History
Terracotta figurines and two coins related to Roman Emperor Constantine were found in this place. Several temples were built during the reign of Chalukya Bhima (892-922 A.D).[6] It was also a place where several inscriptions of Cholas like Velanadu Chodas were found. Satyashraya of Eastern Chalukyas sent an army by his general Baya Nambi to seize of the areas of Chalukya Cholas. The general entered Vengi from the south, reduced the forts of Dharanikota and Yanamadala to ashes and established himself at Chebrolu. Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu built a beautiful palace at Chebrolu and renovated and strengthened the temples.[7] Chebrolu has the only Jewish Synagogue in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to the Children of Yacob.[8] An inscription by Jayapa mentions a Jain temple of Ananta Jina to which he made grants in 1213 A.D.[9]
Archaeological excavations
A large horde of Satavahana coins were found in Chebrolu. The coins bore the ship figure with two masts.[10] The inscription of Jayapa on two pillars in front of the Gopuram of Nageswara Temple (1231 A.D) describes the relation between Hunas and Southern kings. It refers to the Madra King Pancola and the Videha King Hammira, the Huna and the King of Kasi waiting at his door.[11]
Demographics
As of 2011 census of India, Chebrolu had a population of 11,626 with 3,110 households. The total population constitute, 5,728 males and 5,898 females —a sex ratio of 1030 females per 1000 males. 1,231 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 606 are boys and 625 are girls, —a ratio of 1031 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 69.91% with 7,267 literates.[2]
Government and politics
Chebrolu gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[12] The elected members of the gram panchayat is headed by a sarpanch.[13] Vuppla Venkateswarao is the secretary of the panchayat.[14]
Landmarks
Chebrolu has more than 100 temples of great historical importance, including one dedicated to Lord Brahma. The Brahmeswara Temple is one the few and earliest temples in India dedicated to Brahma.[15]
See also
References
- 1 2 Jonathan, P.Samuel (27 September 2014). "Buddhist artefacts discovered in Chebrolu". The Hindu (Chebrolu). Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 "District Census Handbook - Guntur" (PDF). Census of India. p. 14,414. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ↑ "Elevation for Chebrolu". Veloroutes. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2011". The
Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 1 August 2014. line feed character in
|publisher=at position 5 (help) - ↑ Srinivas, M (18 September 2014). "Plan to develop Buddhist site at Chebrolu". The Hindu (Vijayawada). Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ Andhra Pradesh Government Archaeological Series, Issue 50; Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, 1978, p. 17
- ↑ Indian Monuments by N.S. Ramaswami,Abhinav Publications, 1971; p.115
- ↑ Jews and India: Perceptions and Image by Yulia Egorova, Routlege, 2008; p. 119
- ↑ Jainism in South India by P.M. Joseph, International School of Dravidian Linguistics, 1997; p.59
- ↑ Explaining Monetary and Financial Innovation by Peter Bernholz and Roland Vaubel, 2014, Springer; p.72
- ↑ Mongolia-India Relations by O. Nyamdavaa, Pentagon Press, 2003; p.5
- ↑ "Layout page". areaprofiler.gov.in. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ↑ Seetharam, Mukkavilli (1990-01-01). Citizen Participation in Rural Development. Mittal Publications. ISBN 9788170992271.
- ↑ "Layout page". areaprofiler.gov.in. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ The Foundations of Living Faiths: An Introduction to Comparative Religion, Volume 1, by H. Bhattacharya, Motilal Banarsidas Publishers, New Delhi, 1994 p. 25
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