Durgi
| Durgi | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Durgi Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°25′43″N 79°32′26″E / 16.42861°N 79.54056°ECoordinates: 16°25′43″N 79°32′26″E / 16.42861°N 79.54056°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur |
| Mandal | Durgi |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,480 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 522 612 |
Durgi is a village in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Durgi stone craft originated here in the 15th century.[2] At that time sculptors preferred soft limestone to the more expensive granite to carve idols.
See also
References
- ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ↑ "Durgi Stone Craft". National Informatics Centre.
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