Chebrolu, Guntur district

Chebrolu is a village in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Chebrolu mandal in Tenali revenue division.[4] It was once a Buddhist site and territorial capital of Kakatiya dynasty.[5] The Archaeological excavations revealed Buddhist artefacts of Satavahana and Ikshavaku period.[6]

Chebrolu
Tambrapuri, Chatturmukhapuram
Village
Chebrolu Temple Gopuram
Chebrolu Temple Gopuram
Chebrolu is located in Andhra Pradesh
Chebrolu
Chebrolu
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°11′48″N 80°31′30″E
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictGuntur
MandalChebrolu
Government
[1]
 • TypePanchayati raj
 • BodyChebrolu gram panchayat
Area
[2]
 • Total2,126 ha (5,253 acres)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total11,626
 • Density550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
522212
Area code+91–8644
Vehicle registrationAP

Etymology

During the Satavahana dynasty, it was referred as Tambrapuri.[6] Chattúrmukhapuram is the other name, which translates to the city facing the four points of the compass and was coined by Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Naidu, a zamindar of Chintapalle.[7]

History
Chaturmukha Brahma Temple in Chebrole

In 2019, a Sanskrit language inscription dated to the reign of the Satavahana king Vijaya (c. 3rd century) was found during the restoration of the local Bheemeswara temple. The inscription records the construction activities related to a Saptamatrika temple at Tambrape - an ancient name for Chebrolu.[8] Several temples were built during the reign of Chalukya king Bhima (892-922 AD).[9] It was also a place where several inscriptions of Cholas like Velanadu Chodas were found. Satyashraya of Eastern Chalukyas sent an army by his general Baya Nambi to seize of the areas of Chalukya Cholas. The general entered Vengi from the south, reduced the forts of Dharanikota and Yanamadala to ashes and established himself at Chebrolu. Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu built Chaturmukha Brahma Temple at Chebrolu and strengthened other temples.[10] The famous Nageswara Swamy Temple and Galigopuram were built by Devabhaktuni brothers Kanttanna and Murthanna. Chebrolu has the only Jewish Synagogue in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to the Children of Yacob.[11] An inscription by Jayapa mentions a Jain temple of Ananta Jina to which he made grants in 1213 AD.[12]

Rajyalakshmi Temple in Chebrolu

Archaeological excavations

A large horde of Satavahana coins were found in Chebrolu. The coins bore the ship figure with two masts.[13] The inscription of Jayapa on two pillars in front of the Gopuram of Nageswara Temple (1231 AD) describes the relation between Hunas and Southern kings. It refers to the Madra King Pancola and the Videha King Hammira, the Huna and the King of Kasi waiting at his door.[14]

Geography

Chebrolu is situated at 15°58′N 80°30′E. It is spread over an area of 791 ha (1,950 acres).[2]

Demographics

As of 2011 census of India, Chebrolu had a population of 11,626 with 3,110 households. The total population constitute, 5,728 males and 5,898 females —a sex ratio of 1030 females per 1000 males. 1,231 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 606 are boys and 625 are girls, —a ratio of 1031 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 69.91% with 7,267 literates.[2]

Governance

Chebrolu gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[1] It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member.[15] The village forms a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is under the jurisdiction of APCRDA.[16]

Culture

Chebrolu has more than 100 temples of great historical importance, including one dedicated to Lord Brahma. The Brahmeswara Temple is one of the few and earliest temples in India dedicated to Brahma.[17]

Transport

Local transport include, city buses operated by APSRTC from NTR bus station to the village.[18][19] The State Highway 48 passes through Chebrolu, that connects Guntur, Tenali, Chirala.[20][21] Rural roads connects the village with Lemallapadu, Vadlamudi, Vejendla and Vetapalem.[22]

Education

As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has a total of 15 schools. These schools include one government school, 7 MPP and 7 private schools in which PRESIDENCY PUBLIC SCHOOL is biggest.[23]

See also

References
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  2. "District Census Hand Book : Guntur (Part B)" (PDF). Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh. 2011. pp. 14, 414. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  3. "Population". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  4. "District Census Handbook : Guntur (Part A)" (PDF). Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh. 2011. pp. 5, 662–663. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  5. Srinivas, M (18 September 2014). "Plan to develop Buddhist site at Chebrolu". The Hindu. Vijayawada. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  6. Jonathan, P.Samuel (27 September 2014). "Buddhist artefacts discovered in Chebrolu". The Hindu. Chebrolu. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  7. Mackenzie, Gordon (1883). A Manual of the Kistna District, in the Presidency of Madras: Compiled for the Government of Madras. Lawrence Asylum Press. p. 203. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. R. Krishna Kumar (25 December 2019). "Earliest Sanskrit inscription in South India found in A.P." The Hindu.
  9. Andhra Pradesh Government Archaeological Series, Issue 50; Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, 1978, p. 17
  10. Indian Monuments by N.S. Ramaswami,Abhinav Publications, 1971; p.115
  11. Jews and India: Perceptions and Image by Yulia Egorova, Routledge, 2008; p. 119
  12. Jainism in South India by P.M. Joseph, International School of Dravidian Linguistics, 1997; p.59
  13. Explaining Monetary and Financial Innovation by Peter Bernholz and Roland Vaubel, 2014, Springer; p.72
  14. Mongolia-India Relations by O. Nyamdavaa, Pentagon Press, 2003; p.5
  15. Seetharam, Mukkavilli (1 January 1990). Citizen Participation in Rural Development. Mittal Publications. p. 34. ISBN 9788170992271.
  16. "Declaration of A.P. Capital Region" (PDF). Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Andhra Pradesh. 30 December 2014. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 May 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  17. The Foundations of Living Faiths: An Introduction to Comparative Religion, Volume 1, by H. Bhattacharya, Motilal Banarsidas Publishers, New Delhi, 1994 p. 25
  18. "Guntur still awaits city RTC services – Times of India". The Times of India. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  19. "New fleet of city buses in Guntur". The Hindu. Guntur. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  20. Samuel Jonathan, P (8 October 2015). "Nizampatnam backwaters beckon adventure geeks". The Hindu. Guntur. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  21. "Road Maps". Roads and Buildings Department. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 23 February 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  22. "Computerization of PR-Engineering Dept". predmis.ap.nic.in. Panchayati Raj Engineering Department, Andhra Pradesh. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  23. "School Information". Commissionerate of School Education. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
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