Vissannapeta

Coordinates: 16°56′23″N 80°46′58″E / 16.9398°N 80.7828°E / 16.9398; 80.7828
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Vissannapeta
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Vissannapeta is located in Andhra Pradesh
Vissannapeta
Vissannapeta
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°56′23″N 80°46′58″E / 16.9398°N 80.7828°E / 16.9398; 80.7828
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictNTR
MandalVissannapeta
Area
 • Total24.15 km2 (9.32 sq mi)
Elevation127 m (417 ft)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total17,852
 • Density740/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
521215
Telephone code+91-08673
Vehicle registrationAP 39
Lok Sabha constituencyVijayawada
Vidhan Sabha constituencyTiruvuru

Vissannapeta is a town in NTR district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Municipality in Vissannapeta mandal of Tiruvuru revenue division.[1]

Demographics[edit]

As per the 2011 Census, the total population of Vissannapeta is 17,852, with 9,018 males and 8,834 females, resulting in an average sex ratio of 980. In terms of literacy, Vissannapeta has a 78% literacy rate. The male literacy rate is 83.08%, while the female literacy rate is 72.83%.

Economy[edit]

Agriculture is the main occupation. The Mango orchards are in abundant with Banginapalli, Totapuri and other varieties.[4] Mangos are exported to Dubai, Hongkong, London and Singapore.[5]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "District Census Handbook - Krishna" (PDF). Census of India. p. 16,208. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Elevation for Vissannapeta". Veloroutes. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  4. ^ Srinivas, Rajulapudi (30 April 2013). "Bumper harvest of mangoes likely". The Hindu. Nuzvid (Krishna District). Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  5. ^ B. MADHU GOPAL (26 May 2003). "Mangoes up for grabs". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 June 2003. Retrieved 17 July 2015.