Gurramkonda

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native_name = Gurramkonda
type = town
latd = 13.7833 | longd = 78.5833
state_name = Andhra Pradesh
district = Chittoor
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altitude = 647
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Gurramkonda is a historical place located between Cuddapah and Bangalore highway in Chittoor district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Gurramkonda is a mandal headquarter in modern India.

Geography

Gurramkonda is located at coord|13.7833|N|78.5833|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Gurramkonda.html Falling Rain Genomics.Gurramkonda] ] It has an average elevation of 647 meters (2125 feet).

History

Gurramkonda is a Hill-Fort town. In the sequence of political history it was one of the fort town for Vijayanagara kingdom. 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.

Though the palace is pretty much in ruins, it's an interesting visit. This place also has a tomb for Tippu Sultan's maternal uncle (his mother's brother) at Maqbira. There is a temple for Narasimha swami in the hills. You could witness how Indian culture has been transformed by various invaders. Many ancient temples and architectures were destructed and revamped with their own style of architecture. Gurram Konda is one such an example. Another place to visit in Gurramkonda is the Ranginimahal. This has a very interesting architecture and is located at the foot of the hill. There is a secret way form top of the hill to Chandragiri.another place to see on the top of the hill is sward which has been broken and it is in the rock,On the top of the hill we can find the grass pond which will be full of grass and water the main attractive thing in this grass pond is that the local people call it as "geddi padava" which means the boat of grass.It is so called because it makes us float on the water which will be of deep upto 3 feet, the most interesting and unknown monument about the building at the foot of the hill is that it is contained a statue of mahakali which seems to be more ferrocious and at the look of the statue every one gets scared where the people believe that the goddess is guarding at the hidden treasure under that statue. In front of the fort at the foot of the hill there survived a big lake called enugulacheruvu,which is used to make a bath for the elephants and the water used for the irrigational purpose in the olden days which is now under extinction, and another interesting thing is recently another palace infornt of that old palace had found and to tell about that it was really fascinating.

The economy in this town is thriving on agriculture. The most popular crops in this area are paddy, tomato, & groundnut. People are warm and mostly belong to middleclass and lowermiddle class echelons. People in this town are amicable. Religious harmony is at its best in this small town.

Demography

The small town interestingly possesses 50% of Hindu and 50% of Muslim population. It is a must place to visit if you are around Bangalore or Thirupati or Cudappah.While Most of Muslims are into other professions such as shopkeeping, tailoring, machine repairing, automobile,construction etc. The Hindu population mostly comprising of Kapu(Balija) community is into agriculture. The later generations have chosen Teaching and Police as their main professions. While the recent folklore are into IT, Services, Medicine etc.

Organisations

SEVA: From Gurramkonda.SEVA was established in 2007 as a result of a comprehensive and organizing effort in the philanthropic community involving several entusiastic and dedicated citizens of India from all parts of the globe. Two brothers Hareesh Rayala Malisetty and Mahesh hailing from southern part of Andhrapradesh, India got this idea of contributing to rural India, and immediately started to share with their friends, relatives, well wishers and fellow Indians. The response was very encouraging and overwhelming, soon it was on the cards.Many across from the globe appreciated and joined the team.The idea of "serving the needy in an efficient way" was transformed into a nonprofit organisation.

Hotels

Bans The hotel(3 Star Hotel)with Accommodation, Dining & Water Park. 7 km Kanipakam, 40 km Sripuram Golden Temple & 70 km to Tirupati. Contact cell:09704771333 website:www.bansc.in

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