Jaggampeta is a town in Jaggampeta mandal, located in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[2] It is located on the delta of Godavari. The origin of the name Jaggampeta derived from the Lake Jaggama situated in the town. Jaggampeta is also called as "Uddandula kota" (Fort of Pipes), "The Gate of Agency", "The Entrance of Maredumilli Forests" and "The Center of East Godavari". Since the 18th century, British rule dominated this region in India, known for its thriving export of decorative tiles to Britain. Jaggampeta was once a hub of tile production. The town earned its nickname "Area of Tall Pipes" due to the record number of tall smoke towers that belonged to the many tile factories which dominated the landscape. A siren dating back to 20th century can be heard across a 1.5km radius everyday, which used to indicate working hours (6AM, 8AM, 12PM, 2PM, and 6PM) for the Industrial workers. Despite of the availability of the modern era clocks, the siren still rings five times a day as it used to, as a tradition, keeping the area connected to its past industrial roots.
Jaggampeta | |
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.svg)  Jaggampeta Location in Andhra Pradesh, 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 Nehru |
| 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 also known for being a Landmark in Andhra Pradesh Politics. The name announcement ceremony of the YSR Congress Party was held in Jaggampeta.
Geography
editJaggampeta 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
editThe civic body of Jaggampeta is going to be upgraded as municipal council.[citation needed].
Transportation
editJaggampeta 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.
Notable People
editReferences
edit- ^ "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.