Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 14 m Population 7,952 (2011) Government body Gram panchayat | PIN 522330 Area 17.84 km² Local time Sunday 11:04 AM | |
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Weather 33°C, Wind S at 13 km/h, 52% Humidity | ||
Chiluvuru) is a village in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Duggirala mandal of Tenali revenue division.
Contents
- Map of Chiluvuru Andhra Pradesh
- History
- Demographics
- Government and politics
- Transport
- Education
- References
Map of Chiluvuru, Andhra Pradesh
History
Chiluvuru is located in Guntur District, the region which was famous as the hub of the history of Andhra Pradesh. Ancient Satavahanas ruled from the nearby Dhanyakataka / Dharanikota (Amaravati) situated on the bank of Krishna river. In the time of Pallavas and Eastern Chalukyas this region was known as Kammarashtram / Kammanadu, which extended from the southern banks of the Krishna river up to Kandukur (Prakasam Dt.). Subsequently, Eastern Chalukyas and Telugu Cholas held sway in this region. The recent history can be linked to the rule of Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu who ruled from Amaravati. The Gali Gopuram (temple tower) in Chiluvuru was built during his time. Chiluvuru is also the home to a few families that belonged to historically famous clan by name "Musunuri" (Musunuri Nayaks). The Bhogeswara Temple, dedicated to Shiva, was constructed during Eastern Chalukyan period (11th century). A stone pillar with the inscription in Telugu-Kannada script stands in the temple premises.
Demographics
As of 2011 census, Chiluvuru had a population of 7,952. The total population constitute, 3,948 males and 4,004 females —a sex ratio of 1014 females per 1000 males. 774 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 393 are boys and 381 are girls —a ratio of 970 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 70.42% with 5,055 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%.
Government and politics
Chiluvuru gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village. The panchayat is divided into 14 wards and each ward is represented by a ward member. The ward members are headed by a Sarpanch and the present sarpanch is Shaik Shamshun. CH Komala is the secretary of the panchayat.
Chilvuru panchayat in Duggirala mandal is a part of Mangalagiri assembly constituency for Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. It falls under Guntur (Lok Sabha constituency), one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies of Andhra Pradesh.
Transport
Chiluvur railway station is located on the mutual line of Howrah-Chennai and New Delhi-Chennai lines, administered under Vijayawada railway division of South Central Railway zone.
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The total number of students enrolled in primary, upper primary and high schools of the village are 774.