Powerpet
Neighbourhood in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Powerpet [ పవర్ పేట ] is a suburb of Eluru city.[1] It is located in the II-town area Police Jurisdiction of the city. An underpass is constructed below the railway line to connect Powerpet with RR Peta Area.
Powerpet | |
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| పవర్ పేట | |
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.svg)  Powerpet | |
| Coordinates: 16.4245°N 81.0601°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Eluru |
| City | Eluru |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| PIN | 534002 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-39 |
History
Between 1893 and 1896, 1,288 km (800 mi) of the East Coast State Railway, between Vijayawada and Cuttack, was opened for Freight & Civilian traffic and Halt Station was Constructed. It is named after British railway engineer Sir Power in memory of his contribution to the locality's development of suburb.[2]
Demographics
There are a total population of 10,000 people living in 2,000 houses in Powerpet.[2]
Transport
Many Arterial roads passes through Powerpet.[3] Eluru Old bus station is situated in this locality.[4] Chennai-Kolkata National railway line divides Powerpet from 1-Town.[5] Powerpet railway station provides railway connectivity to this region.[6]
Commercial area
Power Pet is one of the most popular Commercial Area in Eluru which is famous for its Electronic Stores, furniture, Beauty Parlours, Textile & Clothing and Gyms.
Healthcare and Education
Places of Worship
Sri Kashi Annapurna Sametha Visweshwara Swamy Vari Temple, Sri Vasudevalayam are the most popular pilgrim site in the area.
