Veerlapalem

Veerlapalem
Veerlapalem
	village
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	Guntur District
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Mangalagiri

Veerlapalem, is a major village in Duggirala mandal in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, South India.

Geography

Veerlapalem lies on the south side of the river Krishna in Guntur Dist It is about 12 miles (19 km) south west from Vijayawada and 17 miles (27 km) south to Tenali. It is in the historic southern route from Vijayawada to Repalle along with River Krishna and is bounded on its south side by the Pedapalem route and on the west by road Connected to Nuthakki Village.

History

The village has a population of over 500 (2001 census). It is located 30 miles (48 km) from Guntur city. Krishna River Canal flows through Veerlapalem making it a part of the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh. Veerlapalem is known for its rich cultural and literary legacy. There is a famous temple in Veerlapalem village (almost 100 years old) Sir Rama Temple.

Demographics

The total population is about 500. The population divides by age group roughly into: 25% aged 18 and under, 50% aged between 18 and 60, 25% aged 60 or over.

Education

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[1][2] There are no student enrollment in any school of the village.[3]

References

"School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
"The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
"Student Information Report". Commissionerate of School Education. Child info 2015–16, District School Education – Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 8 November 2016.

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[1] "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.

[2] "The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.

[3] "Student Information Report". Commissionerate of School Education. Child info 2015–16, District School Education – Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 8 November 2016.