Galayagudem
Galayagudem | |
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Achhamma Perantalu Mahotsavam in 2024 | |
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Galayagudem Location in Andhra Pradesh, India Galayagudem Galayagudem (India) | |
| Coordinates: 16°27′01″N 81°03′54″E / 16.45030°N 81.06510°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Eluru |
| Mandal | Denduluru |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.77 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,374 |
| • Density | 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Galayagudem is a village in Eluru district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the north side of district headquarters Eluru at a distance of 10 km. It is under of Eluru revenue division. The nearest train station is Denduluru(DEL) located at a distance of 5.44 Km.
History
The Achhamma Perantalamma temple in Galayagudem was built in 1957. Every year, the community celebrates a nine-day event known as the Achhamma Perantalu Mahotsavam.[2]
Demographics
As of 2011 Census of India, Galayagudem has a population of 2374 of which 1197 are males while 1177 are females. Average Sex Ratio of Galayagudem village is 983. Population of children with age 0-6 is 269 which makes up 13.65% of total population of village. Literacy rate of Galayagudem village was 69.83% with 1470 literates.
References
- ^ "Galayagudem Village Population - Denduluru - West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh".
- ^ India, The Hans (20 February 2024). "Reddy Appalanaidu performs Pooja for Achamma Perantla Mahotsavam". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.