Vinukonda
| Vinukonda వినుకొండ | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Vinukonda-Nandyal Railway Section along Nallamala Hills | |
  Vinukonda Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°03′N 79°45′E / 16.05°N 79.75°ECoordinates: 16°03′N 79°45′E / 16.05°N 79.75°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 15.00 km2 (5.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 59,725 |
| • Density | 4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 522 647 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-07 |
Vinukonda is a town in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Vinukonda mandal and administered under Narasaraopet revenue division.[4]
Etymology
Local mythology holds a hill nearby as the place where Rama was informed of his wife Sita's abduction. The name therefore literally translates to "Hearing Hill".
History
Dolmens and other megalithic structures have been found in the town's neighbourhood. Inscriptions from about 1000–1400 CE are also to be found in many old temples. The Vishnukundina, a local dynasty, ruled the adjoining areas from here during the turn of the millennium. During the medieval era, the hill nearby was the site of a fortress. A four-hundred-year-old Jamia Masjid, built in 1640, is the only major relic of Muslim rule in the town.[5]
Geography
Vinukonda is located at 16°03′N 79°45′E / 16.05°N 79.75°E.[6] It has an average elevation of 75 metres (246 feet). Much like the rest of Guntur district, it has very hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is mostly in July to September. High concentrations of fluorides are found in the underground water reserves and potable water is therefore rare. The STD code of the town is +91 8646 and PIN Code is 522647.
Demographics
The town had a population of 59,725 and an urban agglomeration population of 62,550.[3][4]
Governance
Vinukonda municipality is the civic administrative body of the city. It is a third grade municipality, spread over an of 2.59 km2 (1.00 sq mi).[7] The urban agglomeration constituents of the town are Vinukonda municipality and a partial out growth of Brahmanapalle village.[4]
Transport
Vinukonda is the major road junction in Guntur District. The town is about 98 km from the state capital of Amaravati. Located on the Guntur – Kurnool – Bellary Highway. Vinukonda railway station is located on the Guntur–Guntakal railway line and falls under the Guntur railway division of South Central Railway.
References
- ↑ "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ↑ "Elevation for Vinukonda". Veloroutes. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- 1 2 3 "District Census Handbook - Guntur" (PDF). Census of India. p. 14–15,46. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ↑ W. Francis (1989). Gazetteer of South India. Mittal Publications. pp. 328–. GGKEY:4Y158YFPNGZ. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Vinukonda
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh Municipal Development Project" (PDF). Municipal Development Project. Government of Andhra Pradesh. p. 21. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
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