Veerlapalem
| Veerlapalem | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur District |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Mangalagiri |
Veerlapalem, is a major village in Duggirala mandal in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, South India.
Geography
Veerlapalem lies on the south side of the river Krishna in Guntur Dist and about 12 miles (19 km) south west from Vijayawada. It is in the historic southern route from Vijayawada to Repalle along with River Krishna and is bounded on its south side by the Pedapalem route and on the west by road Connected to Nutakki Village.
History
The village has a population of over 500 (2001 census). It is located 30 miles (48 km) from Guntur city. Krishna River Canal flows through Veerlapailam making it a part of the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh. Veerlapalem is known for its rich cultural and literary legacy. There is a famous temple in Veerlapailam village (almost 100 years old) Sri Rama Temple.
Location
12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Vijayawada, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Tenali, 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Guntur.
The Village extends roughly 6 miles (9.7 km) north to south which includes about 20,000 acres (80.9 km2) of agriculture land; and roughly 4 miles (6.4 km) east to west.
The land in the Village is still mainly agricultural but now comprises only few farms which employ very few people. The ZPPH School started in Nutakki in late 1950s’ and ZPHS School started in Pedapalem in late 1960s are source of education. The surrounding village are RamachandraPuram, Nutakki, Mellampudi, Chirravuru and Kothapalem.
The total population is about 500. The population divides by age group roughly into: 25% aged 18 and under, 50% aged between 18 and 60, 25% aged 60 or over.
Veerlapailam is famous for following
Since 1950's this village is very famous for its rich cultural heritage,
- Chicken Farms:
In early 1990s, few people started chicken farms industry in Veerlapalem and later it expanded and helped lot of people financially
- Milk Industry:
Veerlapalem has been in primary source of milk supply to Sangam Dairy for many years.
Villages such as the Veerlapalem are changing and evolving with the high growth rate in Guntur District in the present and in the future. For more information, visit:te:మున్నంగి &