Pangili

Pangili is a tiny and remote village in Rapur Taluk of Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh in India.

"Geography"

Pangili village was originally known as Turravari Palem. By the 18th Century the British had given it its current name, doing so because it is cutting edge to Nellore District, and also because they could not pronounce the original name easily. The village is located at 3 miles from Rapur on the west and North side to the State high way leads to Cuddapah District passing through Rapur Kanumalu. The village is at the foot of Veligonda. The village is surrounded by Hills on three directions. On the West: Veligonda, East: Kakulakonda , on which the Tomb of Mahammadan saint Masum Sahib is exists. North: Dadikonda, South: Yeti Vagu which flows from Veligonda to Bay of Bengal in rainy season only.

Pangili is a Panchayat having 3 villages namely, Pangili Diguva, Madduru palli and Kalujugunta, in its jurisdiction.

Agriculture

The people live mostly on Coolie and Agriculture. In Agriculture they produce Paddy, Ragi, sajja, Korra, Aarika, horsegrams and ground nut etc.,and also they gather Hill products such as Honery, Firewood, Roots and fruits of different kinds. The water source for Agriculture is from Tanks, Wells and Bore wells. There is no water canals passing through this Village.

Education

The village has Upper Primary School up to the 7th Standard.

Health

There is no Primary Health Unit in the Village. The People has to go to Rapur or Nellore for medical aid.

Life style

The People are very innocent and very poor economically, but all the communities will have cordial relation ship irrespective of Caste ,Creed or Community.The People of this village have surnames such as " Ambati,Buduru, Bhattu, Challa,Cheerla, dasari, Dagudurthi,Devalla, Duggineti, Ega, Gaali,Gurrala, Kukati,Madhira, Mandhapalli, Nallu, Pilli, Rapuru, Samarla, Sanganapalli, Sankati , Vallepu,Yakasiri". etc.Village has different castes, like Arundhati, Bestha, Chakali (Rajakas),Balija, Dommara, Golla, Medara, Mutrasa,Patra, Vaddi,Adi-Andhra(Madiga),Yanadi etc..

Transportation

APSRTC Bus services are available in addition to Auto Rikshaws.

Contribution

The page has been created and furnished the information by Mr. D.C.Venkaiah.IRSS, S/o Duggineti Gangaiah of Pangili village