Mudinepalli
Mudinepalli is a village in the Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Mudinepalli hosts nearly all species of Indian snakes, which can survive in this southern region of India.
Mudinepalli | |
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.svg.png)  Mudinepalli Location in Andhra Pradesh, India  Mudinepalli Mudinepalli (India) | |
| Coordinates: 16.4000°N 81.1167°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Krishna |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,463 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 521 325 |
| Telephone code | +91–08674 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 16 |
| Literacy | 59% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Eluru |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kaikalur |
| Website | http://mudinepalli.in |
| http://mudinepalli.in | |
Demographics
As of 2011 (according to the Census of India), the town had a population of 6,463. The population consists of 3,280 males, 3,183 females and 543 children aged 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 77.85% with 4,608 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73%.[1][2]
Etymology
Mudinepalli was formerly known as Mudi Naagula Palli. The village derives its name from the Sanskrit words 'mudi' which means 'old', 'nāgá' which means 'snake' (or 'cobra'), and 'palli' which means 'village'. The name also relates to Nāgá Devatha, a Hindu Goddess.
See also
References
- "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- "Chapter–3 (Literates and Literacy rate)" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 24 August 2014.