Galayagudem

Coordinates: 16°27′01″N 81°03′54″E / 16.45030°N 81.06510°E / 16.45030; 81.06510
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Galayagudem
Achhamma Perantalu Mahotsavam in 2024
Achhamma Perantalu Mahotsavam in 2024
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Galayagudem is located in Andhra Pradesh
Galayagudem
Galayagudem
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Galayagudem is located in India
Galayagudem
Galayagudem
Galayagudem (India)
Coordinates: 16°27′01″N 81°03′54″E / 16.45030°N 81.06510°E / 16.45030; 81.06510
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictEluru
MandalDenduluru
Area
 • Total2.77 km2 (1.07 sq mi)
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,374
 • Density860/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "Galayagudem Village Population - Denduluru - West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh".
  2. ^ 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.