Karuchola
Karuchola | |
|---|---|
Village | |
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.svg.png)  Karuchola Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°09′06″N 80°15′41″E / 16.15167°N 80.26139°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Palnadu |
| Mandal | Edlapadu mandal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj |
| • Body | Karuchola gram panchayat |
| • Sarpanch | Smt. Jajula Narayanamma |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.57 ha (26.12 acres) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 3,424 |
| • Density | 318/km2 (820/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 522233 |
| Area code | +91–8644 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Karuchola is a village in Edlapadu madalam, Palnadu district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[4] Its headquarters are in Karuchola Panchayati in Edlapadu mandalam under Narasaraopet revenue division.
Geography
Its mandal headquarters Edlapadu is located 4km from Vaillabe and district headquarters is 36 km away via Chilakaluripet highway.
Governance
Karuchola Gram panchayat[5] is the local self-government of the village.[6] It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member. The village forms a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority[7].
Education
As per the Schools Information[8], Karuchola had four Schools including one Urdu school. All schools are under the local self-government.
Cultural festivals
Karuchola had Sri Vigneswara Swamy Tirunala[9] commonly known as Karuchola-Guttavaripalem Tirunala, celebrated at Ganesh Temple on the village outskirts, exactly on the bank of small canal of Nagarjuna Sagar. It is used on auspicious days associated with religious or cultural celebration, particularly dedicated to Lord Ganesh. During Tirunala, various rituals, prayers and festivities are conducted to honor the divine.
About Sri Vigneswara Swamy Tirunala
Timing: It is celebrated annually on the seventh night after Maha Shivarathri.
Features: A significant aspect of the festival is the "Electric Prabhas" (also referred to as "Currentu Prabhalu"), which are large, decorated structures.
Devotional Aspect: The festival honors the divine, including Lord Ganesh, and involves rituals, prayers, and festivities.
Location: Karuchola-Guttavaripalem Village, Edlapadu Mandal, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh
It celebrates annually on the 7th day after Maha Shivaratri[10]. The Tirunala was started on 9 March 1992 in the presence of Karuchola - Guttavaripalem villagers. Thereafter it was celebrated as the people's common festival. The Tirunala contains Electric Prabhas (Currentu Prabhalu).
Places of worship
| Name | Religion |
|---|---|
| Sri Kodanda Ram Temple | Hinduism |
| Sri Sivalayam Temple | Hinduism |
| Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple | Hinduism |
| Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple | Hinduism |
| Sri Brahmmam Gari Temple | Hinduism |
| Sri Vigneswara Swamy Temple | Hinduism |
| Smt Nagarappamma Temple | Hinduism |
| Smt Poleramma Temple | Hinduism |
| Masjid | Islam |
| Christ Luthern Church | Christianity |
| RCM Church | Christianity |
References
- ^ "Gram Panchayat Identification Codes" (PDF). Saakshar Bharat Mission. National Informatics Centre. p. 101. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "District Census Hand Book : Guntur (Part B)" (PDF). Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh. 2011. pp. 14, 366. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 August 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ "Population". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Villages | Palnadu District, Government of Andhra Pradesh | India". Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Karuchola (Code: 10790330) Sachivalayam Details | Edlapadu Mandal (Rural) Area | Guntur (District) | Andhra Pradesh". Sachivalayam'S. 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Saak Sharbharat" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 August 2017.
- ^ "Capital region expands as CRDA redraws boundaries". The Hindu. 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Schools Information Guntur". Schools Information. 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Karuchola Tirunala in Guntur District - Edlapadu Mandalam, Andhra Pradesh, India". YouTube.
- ^ "Mahashivratri". Times of India. 18 August 2025.