PIN 521138 Area 11.66 km² | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Nearest city Vijayawada Population 3,016 (2011) | |
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Bhatlapenumarru is a village in Krishna District of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Movva mandal of Machilipatnam revenue division.
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Map of Bhatlapenumarru, Andhra Pradesh 521138
History
Bhatlapenumarru was previously an agraharam donated to the brahmin community by Gajapathi Kings so is the name Bhatla (Telugu dialect of plural version of the word Bhat) and penumarru (Meaning large locality).
Famous People
Indian freedom fighter and the designer of the Indian National Flag Sri Pingali Venkayya (2 August 1878 – 4 July 1963) was born in this village. In honor and remembrance of the man who designed the Indian National Flag, a statue was erected in the center of the village opposite the library.
Arjuna Award winner Sri Kamineni Eswara Rao was born in this village. He was adjudged "Strongest Man of India" in 1954 Senior Nationals and was remarked by American coach Bob Hoffman as "Powerhouse". He represented India as weightlifter in 1956 Melbourne Olympics, 1960 Rome Olympics and the first Asian Games(1951).In 2009, a Gymnasium "Sri Kamineni" was established in honor of Sri Kamineni Eswara Rao at Pedapudi, Kuchipudi Center.
Transportation
Vijayawada Jn is the nearest railway station. Bhatlapenumarru is well connected by roads. It can be reached from Vijayawada via Bandar/MG Road Road or Chintala Road. It is approximately 8 km from NH9.
Geography
Bhatlapenumarru is located at 16.4500°N 80.7833°E / 16.4500; 80.7833. It is at an altitude of approximately 5m (19feet).