Nandivelugu
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Nandivelugu | |
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 Nandivelugu signboard | |
 Interactive map of Nandivelugu | |
.svg)  Nandivelugu Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°17′33″N 80°38′33″E / 16.2924°N 80.6426°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur |
| Mandal | Tenali |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj |
| • Body | Nandivelugu Gram Panchayat |
| • Sarpanch | Arisetty Sivannarayana |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.70 km2 (2.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 16,880 |
| • Density | 2,520/km2 (6,530/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Nandivelugu is an area of Tenali city in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Tenali mandal of Tenali revenue division. The village became part of the Tenali city in 2011 and now forms part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region.[3][2]Nandivelugu Is An Heritage Village Having Its Existence In The History Books. Shiva Temple By Name Agasteswara Swamy Was Unveiled By Rushi Agasteswara. Nandi Opp To This Idol Of Shiva Was A Rich Reserve of Precious Stones. Thieves Stolen The Entire Presious Stones By Breaking The Nandi. The Lighting From The Nandi Is The Reason Behind The Village Name Nandivelugu
Nandivelugu is located at 16°17′33″N 80°38′33″E / 16.2924°N 80.6426°E. The village is spread over an area of 4.70 km2 (1.81 sq mi).[2]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] census, Nandivelugu had a population of 6,880. The total population constitutes 3,404 males and 3,476 females —a sex ratio of 1021 females per 1000 males. 620 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 321 are boys and 299 are girls. The average literacy rate stands at 75.18% with 4,706 literates.[2]
Government and politics
Nandivelugu gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[1] It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by an elected ward member. The ward members are headed by a Sarpanch.[4]
Transport
Guntur-Nandivelugu Road connects the village with the district headquarters, Guntur and the Tenali–Mangalagiri Road connects it with the urban centers of Tenali and Mangalagiri.[5] The nearest railway station to the village is Kolakaluru, Tenali and the major station is Tenali Junction.[6]