Repalle

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Repalle | latd = 16.02 | longd = 80.85
locator_position = right | state_name = Andhra Pradesh
district = Guntur
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altitude = 7
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 41,319| population_density =
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area_telephone = (91)08648
postal_code = 522265
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Repalle is a town, mandal and a municipality in Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located 28 miles south of Guntur.

Geography

Repalle is located at coord|16.02|N|80.85|E|. [cite web
url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Repalle.html
title=Repalle, India Page
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accessdate=2006-08-16 ] It has an average elevation of 7 metres (22 feet).

Starting point of Repalle is Ankamma Chettu, a tree that is in the old town area closer to the old fort.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Repalle had a population of 41,319. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Repalle has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 67%. In Repalle, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Villages

Villages in Repalle mandal are Aravapalli, Bethapudi,Bobbarlanka, Chatragadda, Chodayapalem, Gangadipalem, Kaithepalli, Kamarajugadda,VEJELLAVARE LANKA, Karumuru, Nalluru, Parisapadu, Penumudi, Peteru, Potumeraka, Tummala,Singupalem, Uppudi and Visweswaram,Nalluripalem and Kammavaripalem.Potumeraka is 13 KM and Tummala is 15 KM from Repalle.Nalluripalem and kammavaripalem are 4km distance from repalle.Nagallavaripalem is 12 KM from Repalle.The great Village and famous in Andhra state Donepudi is on the way to Repalle from Tenali.

Transport

Repalle is the terminus for the Tenali-Repalle line of Guntur division. It has regular passenger train services to Tenali, Guntur and Hyderabad. It has bus depot. Bus services are available for all villages around Repalle. After Penumudi barrage is complete, Repalle is connected to Krishna district through bus services.In Repalle the railway station and bus stand are next to each other.

Visiting Places

Bank of river krishna located at penumudi village, temple of lord shiva located at Moorthota village are famous places around Repalle. A new Bridge was constructed which connects krishna District to Repalle. It is a beautiful bridge and is longer than Vijayawada's Kanakadurgamma barrage.

Artists

Sarada(Well known actress), Sumalatha and Janaki (Well known singer) from Repalle.

References

Bethapudi-One of the most famouse villiage in Repalle....