Durgi is a village in Palnadu district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Durgi mandal in Gurazala revenue division.[4][5] In 15th century, Durgi stone craft was originated in the village.[6]
Durgi | |
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Village | |
Primary Health Centre, Durgi | |
Durgi Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°25′43″N 79°32′26″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Palnadu |
| Mandal | Durgi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj |
| • Body | Durgi gram panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,762 ha (14,238 acres) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 9,480 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 522612 |
| Area code | +91–863 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Durgi is situated at 16.4401661°N 79.6235407°E / 16.4401661; 79.6235407. It is spread over an area of 5,762 ha (14,240 acres).[2]
Durgi gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[1] It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member.[7]
As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has 6 MPP, one KGBV, one model and 7 private schools.[8]