Vinukonda

Etymology

The town was formerly known as Vishnukundinapuram.

History

Dolmens and other megalithic structures have been found in the town's neighbourhood. Inscriptions from about 1000–1400 CE are also to be found in many old temples. The Vishnukundina, a local dynasty, ruled the adjoining areas from here during the turn of the millennium. During the medieval era, the hill nearby was the site of a fortress. A four-hundred-year-old Jamia Masjid, built in 1640, is the only major relic of Muslim rule in the town. and Great church ETBC (Emmanuel Telugu Baptist church) vinukondakk

Geography

Vinukonda is located at 16.05°N 79.75°E / 16.05; 79.75. It has an average elevation of 75 metres (246 feet). Much like the rest of Guntur district, it has very hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is mostly in July to September. High concentrations of fluorides are found in the underground water reserves and potable water is therefore rare. The STD code of the town is +91 8646 and PIN Code is 522647.

Demographics

The town had a population of 59,725 and an urban agglomeration population of 62,550.

Governance

Vinukonda municipality is the civic administrative body of the city. It is a third grade municipality, spread over an area of 2.59 km² (1.00 sq mi). The urban agglomeration constituents of the town are Vinukonda municipality and a partial out growth of Brahmanapalle village. The current Member of Legislative Assembly representing Vinukonda town area is G V Anjaneyulu from the Telugu Desam Party.

Transport

The town has a total road length of 106.70 km (66.30 mi). It is located on Guntur–Kurnool–Bellary highway. Vinukonda railway station is located on the Guntur–Guntakal railway line and falls under the Guntur railway division of South Central Railway.

Education

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.