Penamaluru is a Locality of Vijayawada in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Penamaluru mandal .[1] As per the G.O. No. M.S.104 (dated:23-03-2017), Municipal Administration and Urban Department, it became a part of vijayawada metropolitan area.[2][3]

Penamaluru
Penamaluru is located in Andhra Pradesh
Penamaluru
Penamaluru
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°28′05″N 80°43′10″E / 16.46806°N 80.71944°E / 16.46806; 80.71944
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictKrishna
CityVijayawada
MetroAndhra Pradesh Capital Region
Area
 • Total6.68 km2 (2.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total13,170
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
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Vehicle registrationAP–16,from jan 31 2019 all new vehicles in Andhra pradesh are marked as AP-39 (in every district)
Lok Sabha constituencyMachilipatnam

Transport

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Bus numbers to go to Vijayawada Bus Station and Railway station from Penamaluru are 10, 10K and 23H. We can get Bus Nos.333 and 222 from Penamaluru Center to go to Vijayawada Railway Station.

Etymology

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The village got its name by Pinamalleswarudu and previously known as Mathab Ka Penamaluru.[citation needed]

Government and politics

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Penamaluru is represented by Penamaluru (Assembly constituency) for Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Bode Prasad is the present MLA of the constituency representing Telugu Desam Party.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "District Census Handbook - Guntur" (PDF). Census of India. p. 16,394. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  2. ^ Staff Reporter. "Vijayawada, 19 other contiguous areas notified as Metropolitan Area". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Welcome to Government Order Issue Register". goir.ap.gov.in. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  4. ^ https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/assembly/story/penamaluru-andhra-pradesh-assembly-election-results-2024-live-updates-2548271-2024-06-04