Galayagudem

Galayagudem
Village
Achhamma Perantalu Mahotsavam in 2024
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Coordinates: 16.45030°N 81.06510°E / 16.45030; 81.06510
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	Eluru
Mandal	Denduluru
Area [1]
• Total	2.77 km^2 (1.07 sq mi)
Elevation	18 m (59 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	2,374
• Density	860/km^2 (2,200/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	UTC+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

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

As of 2011^[update] 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

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.