Gurramkonda
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place with historical importance, archaeological site, fortification
Tehsil Gurramkonda, District Annamayya (Rayachoti), Andhra Pradesh, Bharat
Gurrankonda is famous for Gurramkonda Fort.
Gurramkonda is a Hill-Fort town. In the sequence of political history it was one of the fort town for Vijayanagara kingdom. This is a mandal HQ (mdl code-7) in Chitoor Dt. There are 17 villages under this mandal and the list is :1 T.Pasalavandlapalle, 2 Yellutla, 3 Cherlopalle, 4 Nadimikhandriga, 5 Sarimadugu, 6 Chittiboyanapalle, 7 Gurramkonda, 8 Sangasamudram, 9 Khandriga, 10 Marrimakulapalle, 11 Amilepalle, 12 Arigalavaripalle, 13 Setlivaripalle, 14 Tharigonda, 15 Ramapuram, 16 Tharigondarachapalle, 17 Marripadu.
It was ruled by Vijayanagara kingdom, its king was wise Sri Krishna Deva Raya. The name Gurram + Konda ( Which actually means HORSE + HILL) was given to this place because the rulers of this kingdom travelled on horses to reach the top of the steep hill where they had their palace. The top of the hill looks like one huge rock and very fascinating. One can climb the steps and have a fantastic view of the surroundings. SEVA indseva.org is one social service organisation from this town.
Gurrankonda is famous for Gurramkonda Fort.
Gurramkonda is a Hill-Fort town. In the sequence of political history it was one of the fort town for Vijayanagara kingdom. This is a mandal HQ (mdl code-7) in Chitoor Dt. There are 17 villages under this mandal and the list is :1 T.Pasalavandlapalle, 2 Yellutla, 3 Cherlopalle, 4 Nadimikhandriga, 5 Sarimadugu, 6 Chittiboyanapalle, 7 Gurramkonda, 8 Sangasamudram, 9 Khandriga, 10 Marrimakulapalle, 11 Amilepalle, 12 Arigalavaripalle, 13 Setlivaripalle, 14 Tharigonda, 15 Ramapuram, 16 Tharigondarachapalle, 17 Marripadu.
It was ruled by Vijayanagara kingdom, its king was wise Sri Krishna Deva Raya. The name Gurram + Konda ( Which actually means HORSE + HILL) was given to this place because the rulers of this kingdom travelled on horses to reach the top of the steep hill where they had their palace. The top of the hill looks like one huge rock and very fascinating. One can climb the steps and have a fantastic view of the surroundings. SEVA indseva.org is one social service organisation from this town.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurramkonda
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 13°46'26"N 78°35'11"E
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- Penukonda 114 km
- Gandikota Fort & Canyon gorge 122 km
- Veerabhadra fort 162 km
- Rayadurg 216 km
- Chitradurga Fort 242 km
- Fort Wall 288 km
- Uchangidurga Fortress 290 km
- Dharwad 435 km
- Fort Rangana 571 km
- Farms 2.9 km
- Damarla Komda 4.1 km
- Yenamala Konda 6.3 km
- kammapalli 7.3 km
- Cherlopalli by DRR 8.6 km
- YenugondaPalem Project 8.9 km
- Golla vari Estate 10 km
- Gundla Konda 18 km
- Kesapuram 19 km
- Chintham.Ramanjulu Reddy 22 km
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