Jammapur
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Jammapur
Gemmapur | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Nickname: It was named by Italian priest in remembrance of Sin Gemma | |
  Jammapur Location in Telangana, India  Jammapur Jammapur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°33′03″N 78°57′42″E / 17.5509489°N 78.9616588°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 08720 |
| Vehicle registration | TG |
| Nearest city | Hyderabad |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Bhongiri |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Bhongiri |
| Website | telangana |
Jammapur is a village in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana, India. It falls under Bhongir mandal.[1] It is located 52 kilometres (32 mi) from the state capital at Hyderabad.
Gemmapuram (often locally called Jammapur) was originally named Gemmapur by an Italian priest in remembrance of Saint Gemma Galgani. It is a village with a deeply rooted Roman Catholic faith, with nearly all of its residents belonging to the Roman Catholic community. The people of Gemmapuram mainly depend on agriculture and farming for their livelihood, making it an agrarian community.
It is known as one of the largest Catholic villages in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. The village is believed to have begun with a single family, and over time it grew into a strong and close-knit community. Today, people from Gemmapuram have spread across the globe, working in different professions and sectors, yet they remain connected to their roots, traditions, and faith.
The people of Gemmapuram are known for their strong belief in God, their unity, and their commitment to preserving their religious and cultural heritage while contributing to society worldwide.