Karempudi
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Karempudi | |
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Village | |
 Interactive map of Karempudi | |
.svg)  Karempudi Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°26′00″N 79°43′00″E / 16.4333°N 79.7167°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Palnadu |
| Mandal | Karempudi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj |
| • Body | Karempudi gram panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,726 ha (4,270 acres) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 14,385 |
| • Density | 833.4/km2 (2,159/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 522614 |
| Area code | +91–8649 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Karempudi is a village in Palnadu district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Karempudi mandal in Gurazala revenue division.[4][5] The village is historically significant as a ground for the Battle of Palnadu that happened in 12th century, often referred to as the "Andhra Kurukshetra". In addition to its cultural heritage, Karempudi is also known for archaeological findings that date back to the Lower Paleolithic Age.
The battle of Palnadu (Palnati Yudham) was immortalized in Telugu literature by the poet Srinatha in his 'Palnati Vira Charita'. The only other scholarly book on the subject was written by Gene Roghair titled "Epic of Palnadu: Study and Translation of Palnati Virula Katha, a Telugu Oral Tradition from Andhra Pradesh". It was a battle between two factions of the Kalachuris (Haihaya).[6] Karempudi is also notable for its archaeological significance, with evidence of Lower Paleolithic habitation discovered in the area. The site has yielded some of the earliest examples of hafting technology in India, placing it among important prehistoric locations in Andhra Pradesh alongside Nagarjunakonda.[7]
Geography
Karempudi is situated at 16°26′00″N 79°43′00″E / 16.4333°N 79.7167°E. It is spread over an area of 1,120 ha (2,800 acres).[2] Naguleru stream is the source of water for the village.[8]
Governance
Karempudi gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[1] It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member.[9]