Bhatlapenumarru
| Bhatlapenumarru | |
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 Bhatlapenumarru
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| Coordinates: 16°17′07″N 80°54′27″E / 16.285396°N 80.907471°ECoordinates: 16°17′07″N 80°54′27″E / 16.285396°N 80.907471°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Krishna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.66 km2 (4.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,016 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 521138 |
| Nearest city | Vijayawada |
Bhatlapenumarru is a village in Krishna District of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Movva mandal of Machilipatnam revenue division.
Bhatlapenumarru was previously an agraharam donated to the brahmin community by Gajapathi Kings so is the name Bhatla (Telugu dialect of plural version of the word Bhat) and penumarru (Meaning large locality).
Indian freedom fighter and the designer of the Indian National Flag Sri Pingali Venkayya (2 August 1878 – 4 July 1963) was born in this village. In honor and remembrance of the man who designed the Indian National Flag, a statue was erected in the center of the village opposite the library.
Arjuna Award winner Sri Kamineni Eswara Rao was born in this village. He was adjudged "Strongest Man of India" in 1954 Senior Nationals and was remarked by American coach Bob Hoffman as "Powerhouse". He represented India as weightlifter in 1956 Melbourne Olympics, 1960 Rome Olympics and the first Asian Games(1951).In 2009, a Gymnasium "Sri Kamineni" was established in honor of Sri Kamineni Eswara Rao at Pedapudi, Kuchipudi Center.
Bhatlapenumarru is located at 16°27′00″N 80°47′00″E / 16.4500°N 80.7833°E. It is at an altitude of approximately 5m (19feet).
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