Gollaprolu is a town in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Municipality in Gollaprolu mandal of Kakinada revenue division. Business is the main occupation of this town.[2] The town also forms a part of Godavari Urban Development Authority.[4]
Gollaprolu | |
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Fields between Pithapuram and Gollaprolu | |
Gollaprolu Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 17.1672°N 82.2847°E / 17.1672; 82.2847 | |
| Country | |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kakinada |
| Talukas | Gollaprolu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Urban local body GUDA |
| • Body | Gollaprolu municipal council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.10 km2 (19.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 45,768 |
| • Rank | 102 |
| • Density | 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 533445 |
| Telephone code | +91–8869 |
| Vehicle Registration | AP05 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[3] |
| Website | gollaprolu.cdma.ap.gov.in |
The region is cyclone-prone with agricultural dependant.[5] The villagers are known for growing one of the most sought after varieties of hot pepper and is famous for the production of onions, ground nuts, cotton and rice.[6]
The town was upgraded from Gram panchayat to Municipality on 23 June 2011. Commissioner P.Sai babu
Gollaprolu is located on National Highway 216.Gollaprolu Railway Station is located on Howrah-Chennai main line. Rajahmundry Airport is 60km from the town.
Sri Seth Peraji Lumbaji Zilla Parishat High School
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