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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Duggirala
| settlement_type = Village
| image_skyline = File:Kommamuru canal head sluice.jpg
| image_caption = Kommamuru canal head sluice at Duggirala
| pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
| pushpin_label = 
| pushpin_label_position = right
| coordinates = {{coord|16.3271|N|80.6280|E|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates_footnotes = 
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Guntur district|Guntur]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Mandal]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Duggirala mandal|Duggirala]]
| government_footnotes =
| government_type = [[Panchayati raj (India)|Panchayati raj]]
| governing_body = Duggirala [[gram panchayat]]
| leader_title = [[Sarpanch]]
| leader_name =
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes = <ref name="census">{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book : Guntur (Part B) |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2817_PART_B_DCHB_GUNTUR.pdf |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh |accessdate=2 June 2019 |pages=14,396 |date=2011}}</ref>
| area_total_ha = 805
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_footnotes = <ref name="population">{{cite web |title=Population |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=668575 |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]] |accessdate=9 May 2019}}</ref>
| population_total = 11098
| population_density_km2 = auto
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 522330
| area_code_type = 
| area_code = +91–8644
| registration_plate_type =
| registration_plate = AP
}}

'''Duggirala''' is a village in [[Guntur district]] of the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the [[mandal]] headquarters of [[Duggirala mandal]] in [[Tenali revenue division]].<ref name="village">{{cite web |title=District Census Handbook : Guntur (Part A) |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2817_PART_A_DCHB_GUNTUR.pdf |website=Census of India |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh |accessdate=4 June 2019 |pages=5,626–627 |date=2011}}</ref> It is one of the major [[turmeric]] trading centres in the country.<ref>{{cite news |title=Turmeric price set to rise in Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/turmeric-price-set-to-rise-in-tamil-nadu/article6334181.ece |accessdate=15 May 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=20 August 2014 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== History ==
The [[Chola dynasty]] has its presence in the area during 12th century [[AD]], based on the inscriptions on the temple of Kesavaswami in the village.<ref name="duggirala">{{cite book|title=A Manual of the Kistna District, in the Presidency of Madras: Compiled for the Government of Madras|date=1883|publisher=Lawrence Asylum Press|page=213|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H74RAAAAYAAJ&q=duggirala&pg=PA213|accessdate=4 July 2016|language=en}}</ref>

== Geography ==

Duggirala is located at {{Coord|16.3271|N|80.6280|E|}}. It is spread over an area of {{Convert|805|ha|abbr=on}}.<ref name="census" />
A canal from Sitanagaram ([[Tadepalle, Guntur district|Tadepalle]]) passes through the village, which draws water from [[Krishna river]] and forms a part of ''Western Delta system''. It also houses the headlocks of Kommamuru and [[Nizampatnam]] canals.<ref name="canals">{{cite book|title=A Manual of the Kistna District, in the Presidency of Madras: Compiled for the Government of Madras|date=1883|publisher=Lawrence Asylum Press|page=263|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H74RAAAAYAAJ&q=duggirala%2C+263|accessdate=30 June 2016|language=en}}</ref>

== Demographics ==

{{As of|2011}} [[census of India]], the village had a population of {{formatnum:11098}} with {{formatnum:3128}} [[households]]. The total population constitute {{formatnum:5505}} males, {{formatnum:5593}} females and {{formatnum:1053}} children (age group of 0–6 years). The average literacy rate stands at 76.75% with {{formatnum:7709}} literates. There are a total of {{formatnum:4860}} workers and {{formatnum:6238}} non–workers. The working population constitute {{formatnum:3932}} main and {{formatnum:928}} marginal workers.<ref name="population" />

== Government and politics ==

Duggirala [[gram panchayat]] is the [[Local self-government in India|local self-government]] of the village. It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aDoppmCmeqUC&q=sarpanch|title=Citizen Participation in Rural Development|last=Seetharam|first=Mukkavilli|date=1990-01-01|publisher=Mittal Publications|isbn=9788170992271|page=34|language=en}}</ref> The village is also the headquarters for ''Executive Engineer'' of Krishna Western Delta system.<ref name="canals" /> The village forms a part of [[Andhra Pradesh Capital Region]] and is under the jurisdiction of [[APCRDA]].<ref name="apcrda">{{cite web |title=Declaration of A.P. Capital Region |url=https://crda.ap.gov.in/APCRDADOCS/GOSACTSRULES/CRDA/01~14002014MAUD_MS253.PDF |website=[[Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority]] |publisher=[[Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Andhra Pradesh]] |accessdate=14 May 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511092238/https://crda.ap.gov.in/APCRDADOCS/GOSACTSRULES/CRDA/01~14002014MAUD_MS253.PDF |archivedate=11 May 2019 |page=4 |url-status=live |date=30 December 2014 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

Duggirala is a part of [[Mangalagiri (Assembly constituency)|Mangalagiri assembly constituency]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008 |url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf
|publisher=Election Commission of India|accessdate=11 October 2014|page=22}}</ref> The present [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of the constituency is Alla Ramakrishna Reddy of [[YSR Congress Party]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Member's Report |url=http://www.aplegislature.org/web/legislative-assembly/member-s-information|website=Andhra Pradesh Legislature Assembly|accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref>

== Economy ==
[[File:Agricultural fields ar Duggirala.jpg|thumb|Agricultural fields at Duggirala]]

'''Agriculture'''

''Duggirala Agriculture Marketyard'' in the village is used for trading and exporting of agricultural commodities.<ref>{{cite news|title=Turmeric trading begins at Duggirala|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/06/17/stories/2004061708590300.htm|accessdate=9 March 2016|date=17 June 2004|work=[[The Hindu]]|location=Guntur}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The major crops cultivated include [[Paddy (unmilled rice)|paddy]], [[turmeric]] etc.<ref>{{cite news|title=Helen causes extensive damage to crops|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Helen-causes-extensive-damage-to-crops/2013/11/25/article1909627.ece|accessdate=26 February 2016|work=The New Indian Express|date=25 November 2013|location=Vijayawada}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=New turmeric variants to flood Telangana farms |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/new-turmeric-variants-to-flood-telangana-farms/article24090297.ece |accessdate=15 May 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=5 June 2018 |language=en-IN}}</ref> ''Duggirala Turmeric Yard'' is the largest yard in the state, handling more than 30,000 bags of turmeric.<ref>{{cite news |last1=India |first1=The Hans |title=Duggirala turmeric yard receives a record quantity of 30,000 bags |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2017-05-12/Duggirala-turmeric-yard-receives-a-record-quantity-of-30000-bags/299376 |accessdate=15 May 2019 |work=www.thehansindia.com |date=12 May 2017}}</ref> It produces 10% of the total [[turmeric]] produced in the country and is exported to countries like [[Russia]], [[United States]], [[United Kingdom|UK]] and [[Japan]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Samdani|first1=MN|title=Turmeric farmers get a raw deal |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Turmeric-farmers-get-a-raw-deal/articleshow/11052600.cms|accessdate=22 September 2015|work=Times of India|date=10 December 2011|location=Tenali}}</ref>

'''Industries'''

CCL Products (India) Limited has an [[instant coffee]] manufacturing plant at Duggirala.<ref>{{cite web|title=About us|url=http://cclproducts.com/aboutus/|website=CCL Products (India) Limited|accessdate=22 September 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930030001/http://cclproducts.com/aboutus/|archivedate=30 September 2015}}</ref>

== Transport ==
[[File:A road in Duggirala.jpg|thumb|A street road in Duggirala]]

Local transport include, city bus services operated by [[APSRTC]] from Tenali bus station to [[Mangalagiri]] and [[Vijayawada]]. [[Tenali]]–Mangalagiri road passes through Duggirala.<ref>{{cite web |title=Existing State Highways |url=http://aprdc.ap.gov.in/Documents/DOWNLOADDOCUMENTS/STATE%20SH%20ROADS.pdf |website=Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation |publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh |accessdate=10 May 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920122729/http://aprdc.ap.gov.in/Documents/DOWNLOADDOCUMENTS/STATE%20SH%20ROADS.pdf |archivedate=20 September 2018 |page=10 }}</ref> Rural roads connects the village with Chintalapudi, Emani, K.R.Konduru, Manchikalapudi, Morampudi, [[Namburu]], Penumuli and Pedapalem.<ref>{{cite web |title=Computerization of PR-Engineering Dept |url=http://predmis.ap.nic.in/GetMandalWiseMisRep.do?distCode=107&mandal=2064 |website=predmis.ap.nic.in |publisher=Panchayati Raj Engineering Department, Andhra Pradesh |accessdate=10 May 2019 |date=11 May 2019}}</ref>

== Education ==

As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has a total of 15 schools. These schools include 6 private and 9 [[District Councils of India|Zilla]]/[[Mandal Parishad]] schools.<ref>{{cite web |title=School Information |url=https://cse.ap.gov.in/DSE/totalSchoolReport.xls# |website=Commissionerate of School Education |publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh |accessdate=7 May 2019}}</ref> [[Zilla Parishad High School]] in the village is the oldest school. It was established in the year 1912 and was then known as ''Sir George V Government Memorial Boarding School''.<ref>{{cite news|title=High school at Duggirala decked up for centenary fete|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/high-school-at-duggirala-decked-up-for-centenary-fete/article2794856.ece|accessdate=9 March 2016|work=The Hindu|date=12 January 2012|location=Duggirala (Guntur District)}}</ref>

== See also ==

*[[List of villages in Guntur district]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Guntur district}}

[[Category:Villages in Guntur district]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Guntur district]]

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Kamal Guha at 03:31, 13 August 2023