Country India District Guntur Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 10 m Population 11,626 (2011) | State Andhra Pradesh Mandal Chebrolu PIN 522212 Area 21.26 km² Local time Saturday 3:48 AM | |
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Weather 22°C, Wind SE at 2 km/h, 99% Humidity | ||
Chebrolu is a village in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Chebrolu mandal in Tenali revenue division. It was once a Buddhist site and territorial capital of Kakatiya dynasty. The Archaeological excavations revealed Buddhist artefacts of Satavahana and Ikshavaku period.
Contents
- Map of Chebrolu Andhra Pradesh 522212
- Etymology
- History
- Archaeological excavations
- Demographics
- Government and politics
- Culture
- Transport
- References
Map of Chebrolu, Andhra Pradesh 522212
Etymology
During the Satavahana dynasty, it was referred as Tambrapuri.
Chatturmukhapuram is the other name of the village, which means four points of compass and was coined by Raja Vasi Reddy Venkatadri Naidu, a zamindar of Chintapalle.
History
Terracotta figurines and two coins related to Roman Emperor Constantine were found in this place. Several temples were built during the reign of Chalukya Bhima (892-922 AD). It was also a place where several inscriptions of Cholas like Velanadu Chodas were found. Satyashraya of Eastern Chalukyas sent an army by his general Baya Nambi to seize of the areas of Chalukya Cholas. The general entered Vengi from the south, reduced the forts of Dharanikota and Yanamadala to ashes and established himself at Chebrolu. Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu built Chaturmukha Brahma Temple at Chebrolu and strengthened other temples. The famous Nageshwara Swamy Temple and Galigopuram are built by Devabhaktuni brothers Kanttanna and Murthanna. Chebrolu has the only Jewish Synagogue in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to the Children of Yacob. An inscription by Jayapa mentions a Jain temple of Ananta Jina to which he made grants in 1213 AD.
Archaeological excavations
A large horde of Satavahana coins were found in Chebrolu. The coins bore the ship figure with two masts. The inscription of Jayapa on two pillars in front of the Gopuram of Nageswara Temple (1231 AD) describes the relation between Hunas and Southern kings. It refers to the Madra King Pancola and the Videha King Hammira, the Huna and the King of Kasi waiting at his door.
Demographics
As of 2011 census of India, Chebrolu had a population of 11,626 with 3,110 households. The total population constitute, 5,728 males and 5,898 females —a sex ratio of 1030 females per 1000 males. 1,231 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 606 are boys and 625 are girls, —a ratio of 1031 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 69.91% with 7,267 literates.
Government and politics
Chebrolu gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village. The panchayat has a total of 20 wards and each ward is represented by an elected ward member. The ward members are headed by a sarpanch and the present sarpanch is Thota Nagamalleswari. Vuppla Venkateswarao is the secretary of the panchayat.
Culture
Chebrolu has more than 100 temples of great historical importance, including one dedicated to Lord Brahma. The Brahmeswara Temple is one the few and earliest temples in India dedicated to Brahma.
Transport
The State Highway 48 passes through Chebrolu, that connects Guntur and Chirala. Local transport include, city buses operated by APSRTC from NTR bus station to the village.