Vempalle (వేంపల్లె) is a town located in Andhra Pradesh, India. It serves as the headquarters of the Vempalle Mandal in the YSR Kadapa district. It is a part of Pulivendula assembly constituency and located at a distance of 30 KMs from Pulivendula town. Vempalle is 45 KMs away from the district headquarter Kadapa. Spanning an area of about 10 square kilometers, Vempalle is scenically situated along the banks of the Papagni River. Notably, it is in close proximity to the YSR Ghat, the resting place of the beloved late Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Additionally, Vempalle is near the renowned Gandi Kshetram, further enhancing its cultural and historical significance.
Vempalle | |
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.svg)  Vempalle Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°22′00″N 78°28′00″E / 14.3667°N 78.4667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | YSR |
| Elevation | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 36,031 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 516329 |
| Vehicle registration | AP04 |
Geography
editVempalle is located at 14°22′00″N 78°28′00″E / 14.3667°N 78.4667°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 201 meters (662 feet).
Demographics
editAccording to the 2011 Indian Census, Vempalle has 8,577 households and 36,031 residents. The male population is 18,060 and the female population is 17,971. The literacy rate is 54.74%, with 11,160 of the male inhabitants and 8,563 of the female inhabitants being literate. Its census location code is 593459.[2]
References
edit- ^ Falling Rain Genomics.Vempalle
- ^ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.