Ponnur

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Ponnur | type = Town | latd = | longd =
state_name = Andhra Pradesh
district = Guntur
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population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 3,56,504| population_density =
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area_telephone = 08643
postal_code = 522124
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sex_ratio = 1:1
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website = www.ponnur.info
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[http://www.ponnur.info Ponnur] is a rural town and a municipality located 20 miles south of Guntur City in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India.

[http://www.ponnur.info ponnur twin town's official website]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , [http://www.ponnur.info Ponnur] had a population of 56,504. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. [http://www.ponnur.info Ponnur] has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 64%. In [http://www.ponnur.info Ponnur] , 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

This historic town is famous for temples.There are two famous temples, one is sahasralingeswara temple and another is bhavannaraya swami temple. In sahasralingeswara temple we can find out big satues for anjaneya swami and garukmanthudu(eagle). This is a historical town. It is believed in the past that precious stones and diamonds were sold in streets of the town.

The ponnur people can be benfited using this ste information

www.mnctrust.org

Transport

Ponnur is on the highway of guntur-chirala.Frequent busses from guntur,chirala,bapatla,repalle,tenali.From guntur ordinary busses are avilable 5 minutes round the clock.

References

[http://www.ponnur.info ponnur twin town's official website]