Vajrakarur

Vajrakarur
town
Nickname(s):  Diamond hub
Vajrakarur Location in Andhra Pradesh, India Vajrakarur Vajrakarur (India) Show map of Andhra PradeshShow map of IndiaShow all
Coordinates: 15°01′00″N 77°23′00″E / 15.0167°N 77.3833°E / 15.0167; 77.3833Coordinates: 15°01′00″N 77°23′00″E / 15.0167°N 77.3833°E / 15.0167; 77.3833
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	Anantapur
Talukas	Vajrakarur
Elevation	447 m (1,467 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	7,925
• Rank	4
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	AP 02

Vajrakarur is a village in Anantapur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Vajrakarur mandal in Anantapur revenue division.^[1][2]

This village was under the rule of Pemmasani Nayaks. A fort was constructed by Pemmasani Timma Naidu who had developed this village significantly and attracted many visitors during Vijayanagar times.^[3][4]

Geography[]

It is located at

15°01′00″N 77°23′00″E / 15.0167°N 77.3833°E / 15.0167; 77.3833.^[5] It has an average elevation of 447 metres (1469 ft). This is a major panchayati with a population of 7482.^[6]

Demographics[]

According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Vajrakarur mandal is as follows:^[7]

• Total Population: 7482
• Male Population: 3815 and Female Population: 3667

Panchayats[]

The following is the list of village panchayats in Vajrakarur mandal. 1. Vajrakarur 2. Ganjikunta 3. Thatrakal 4. PandiKunta 5. VPP Thanda 6. Venkatam palli 7. J Rampuram 8. Kamalapadu 9. Gulyapalyam 10. Konakondla 11. Chayapuram 12. Hothur 13. Pyapily 14. PC kotha kota 15. Kadamalakunta 16. Ragulapadu 17. Pottipadu

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