Jaggampeta | |
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.svg.png.webp)  Jaggampeta Location in Andhra Pradesh, India  Jaggampeta Jaggampeta (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°11′00″N 82°03′00″E / 17.1833°N 82.0500°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kakinada |
| Talukas | Jaggampeta |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Jyothula Chantibabu |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,779 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 533435 |
| Vehicle Registration | AP05 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[1] |
Jaggampeta is a town in Jaggampeta mandal, located in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[2] It is located on the banks of river Godavari. This town served British rule since 17th century, primarily as an exporter of tiles to London from India. This town also had a primary role in the Andhra Pradesh politics. This city is also named "Uddandula kota", "The Gate of Agency", "The Entrance of Maredumilli Forests" and "The Center of East Godavari".
Geography
Jaggampeta is located at 17°11′00″N 82°03′00″E / 17.1833°N 82.0500°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 44 meters (148 feet)
Governance
The civic body of Jaggampeta is going to be upgraded as municipal council..
Transportation
Jaggampeta is located on NH 16. The nearest railway station to Jaggampeta is Samalkot railway station which is 20km away. The nearest airport to Jaggampeta is Rajahmundry Airport which 35km is away.
Famous Persons
References
- ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ↑ "Mandal wise list of villages in East Godavari district" (PDF). Chief Commissioner of Land Administration. National Informatics Centre. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ↑ "Jaggampeta, India". fallingrain.com. Retrieved 6 October 2012.