Konakondla

Konakondla is a very big village in Vajrakarur Taluk near to Guntakal in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]

Konakondla
village
Konakondla
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Konakondla
Konakondla (India)
Coordinates: 15.1053°N 77.3640°E / 15.1053; 77.3640
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictAnantapur
Languages
  OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAP
Nearest cityGuntakal
Lok Sabha constituencyAnantapur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyUravakonda

It is believed that this village was once famous for Jainism and Buddhism. There is some historical evidence in and around the village. From ancient times, this place has produced many gems and diamonds.

Almost 30000 people are living in konakondla. People's are celebrating utla teru on every year.

Jainism

Konakondla is considered to be birth place of one of the most influencial digambara jain monk Kundakunda.

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