Inkollu is a town in the Bapatla district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It serves as the administrative center of Inkollu mandal which is part of the Chirala revenue division.
Etymology Inkollu was previously known as "Inkina Kolanu", which is believed to mean "sinking of ponds" in Telugu. However, there is no conclusive literary evidence to support this interpretation.
Geography
Inkollu is situated in Inkollu Mandal and serves as its sub-district headquarters. According to 2009 statistics, Inkollu is classified as a major Gram Panchayat. It is located approximately 45 kilometers from its district headquarters in Bapatla and approximately 100 kilometers from the state capital, Amaravati. Nearby villages include Koniki (4.8 kilometers away), Sudivaripalem (8.2 kilometers away), Nagandla (8.5 kilometers away), Idupulapadu (9.1 kilometers away), and Duddukuru.
Inkollu Cheruvu (also known as Nagula Cheruvu) is a large pond situated in the northwest quadrant of the town.
Climate The town has a tropical climate, with an average temperature of . The area experiences hot and humid summers and cool winters due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal. It receives both the southwest and northeast monsoons. The precipitation rate is high, with an annual rainfall of about .
Demographics According to the 2011 Census of India, the population was 17,581, living in approximately 4,935 houses. The total area is 3,365 hectares. The villages with population as of 2011 in Inkollu mandal are given below. + VillagesVillage PopulationDuddukur 3,013Ganga Varam2,949 Idupulapadu 5,638Inkollu 17,581Koniki2,812Nagandla4,126Pavulur 5,652Pusapadu 5,815Bhimavaram1,960
Economy Business is one of the main occupations of the people in Inkollu, with many residents also depending on farming. Cultivation is another major occupation in the town. The NSL textile mill employs around 5,000 people, and most residents depend on its business. The town also has several cold storage facilities, three cinema halls, all major banks and several hospitals including GVK Nursing home famous across districts for eye care.
Temples The Pavulur Anjenayaswamy Temple is very famous and is located near the border of the rural village Pavulur, about from Inkollu. The town also has several other old temples, including: Chenna Kesava Swami temple (Vishnalayam) Sivalayam Veerabhadra Swami Temple Padmala Ankamma Temple
Transport The main mode of transport in Inkollu is road transport, with most people preferring APSRTC buses. Towns within 40 kilometers of Inkollu include Ongole, Chirala, Addanki, Parchur, and Martur. The nearest railway stations are Vetapalem (10 kilometers away), Chirala (23 kilometers away), and Ongole (45 kilometers away).
+Airports AirportDistance from city centre (km) Hyderabad International Airport320 Chennai International Airport340 Tirupati Airport280 Vijayawada Airport110
+Railway stations Station Distance (km) Vetapalem 12.4 Chinnaganjam 14.5 Chirala 17.4 Stuartpuram 23.7
Education Primary and secondary school education in Inkollu is provided by the government or private institutions. The languages used in schools are English and Telugu. Schools in Inkollu include:
Government Elementary School NR&VSR Girls High School Nivedita English Medium School MRR Public School Adarsa Public School Gowthami Public school Universal Techno School Vikas Public School JVP School Adrasa High school Zilla Parishad High school Bhashyam High school Sai Rama School Aakridge High School Dr DVR’s SAINIK SCHOOL
Colleges
DCRM Degree, PG & MBA college DCRM Pharmacy college DNM Junior college Surya Intermediate College Maruthi ITI College
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