PIN 521 xxx Elevation 7 m Population 3,254 (2011) | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 91–8674 Area 16.88 km² | |
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Mundlapadu is a village in Penuganchiprolu Mandal, in the Krishna district, of Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Map of Mundlapadu, Andhra Pradesh 523367
History
The village is famous for its great heritage and culture. Sri Ramalingeswara Swami Devalayam temple has 300 years of history. Its presiding deity is Sri Parvathi Sahitha Ramalingeswara Swami, and it was built by the Apotheosis Sree sachidananda swami before his self-entombment.
Famous Personalities
Mundlapati Ramanadha Rao was an Indian nationalist, social worker, and freedom fighter who hailed from this village. For Mundlapadu village, he ensured education, transport, water, and electricity.
Demographics
As of 2011 Census of India, the town had a population of 3,254. The total population constitute, 1,655 males, 1,599 females and 304 children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 66.92% with 1,974 literates, significantly lower than the national average of 73.00%.
Economy
Agriculture is the main occupation here with major crops being cotton, paddy, chillies, and casurina.