Gollaprolu
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Gollaprolu | |
|---|---|
 Fields between Pithapuram and Gollaprolu | |
.svg)  Gollaprolu Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 17°10′02″N 82°17′05″E / 17.1672°N 82.2847°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kakinada |
| Talukas | Gollaprolu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Urban local body PADA |
| • Body | Gollaprolu municipal council |
| Area | |
• Total | 50.10 km2 (19.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 45,768 |
| • Rank | 102 |
| • Density | 913.5/km2 (2,366/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 533445 |
| Telephone code | +91–8869 |
| Vehicle Registration | AP05 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[3] |
| Website | gollaprolu.cdma.ap.gov.in |
Gollaprolu is a town in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Municipality in Gollaprolu mandal of Kakinada revenue division. Business is the main occupation of this town.[2] The town also forms a part of Pithapuram Area Development Authority.[4]
Governance
The town was upgraded from Nagara panchayat to 3rd grade Municipality on 07 April 2026.
Transport
Gollaprolu is located on National Highway 216.Gollaprolu Railway Station is located on Howrah-Chennai main line. Rajahmundry Airport is 60km from the town.