Denduluru
దెందులూరు — The village of the palm trees
Eluru Railway Station · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Your Elected Representatives
Source: Election Commission of India, Wikipedia (verified)
Chintamaneni Prabhakar
Party: Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Alliance: NDA
Since: 2024 (3rd term)
Constituency No.: 64
Votes won by: 107,287 (margin: 26,266)
Assembly: 16th AP Legislative Assembly
Putta Mahesh Kumar
Constituency: Eluru Lok Sabha
Denduluru is one of 7 assembly segments under Eluru Lok Sabha constituency
Total electors: 220,274
Established: 1955
Mandals covered:
- • Denduluru
- • Pedavegi
- • Pedapadu
- • Eluru (part)
Category: General (unreserved)
Region: Coastal Andhra
Where the Palm Trees Stand Tall
The name Denduluru comes from Telugu — 'dendu' (palm tree) and 'uru' (village). Literally, the village of the palm trees.
Nestled 11 kilometres north-east of Eluru, Denduluru sits on the fertile plains of the Krishna-Godavari delta — one of the most productive agricultural belts in India. The village has been home to generations of families who have worked its land, built its temples, and carried its name across cities and continents.
The village was transferred from West Godavari district to the newly formed Eluru district in April 2022, as part of AP's administrative reorganisation aimed at improving governance and local service delivery.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
A Village with a Royal Past
Denduluru stands on ground that once shaped Telugu civilisation. Sources: ASI, Britannica, Andhra Cultural Portal.
Bhimalingadibba
Ancient earthen mounds designated a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI Monument ID: N-AP-131). Maintained by ASI Amaravati Circle.
✅ Government confirmedEastern Chalukyas (7th–12th C)
Denduluru, Pedavegi, and Chinavegi formed the original capital of the Chalukyas of Vengi — a dynasty that ruled for 500 years and shaped the Telugu language and culture.
✅ Academically establishedBuddhist Heritage
Nearby Pedavegi contains a Mahāstūpa dating to the early centuries CE. Places Denduluru in the same historic corridor as Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda.
📚 Archaeological evidence"The Eastern Chalukyas had their capital originally at Vengi — now Pedavegi, Chinavegi and Denduluru — near Eluru of West Godavari district."
The Soil That Fed Generations
Farmers near Eluru · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Denduluru sits within the Krishna-Godavari delta, nourished by monsoon rains (June–September) and an extensive canal irrigation network.
The mandal has 18,782 households spread across 25 villages, with the economy anchored by rice cultivation — the backbone of West Godavari's identity as Andhra Pradesh's rice bowl.
Administration & Local Governance
Administrative contacts verified from official AP Government sources.
🏢 Mandal Office
Tahsildar (MRO)
Denduluru Mandal
Mobile: 9491041449
Email: tahddl@gmail.com
Adjacent to Police Station, Main Road
🏘️ Gram Panchayat
Denduluru Gram Panchayat
3 Sachivalayams within village:
Code 10590554 (Ward 1)
Code 10590555 (Ward 2)
Code 10590556 (Ward 3)
Three-tier Panchayati Raj system under Zilla Parishad, Eluru
🏥 Health Services
PHC Sub-Centres (2)
Denduluru-I: Main Road, Opp Post Office
Denduluru-II: Main Road, Opp Post Office
Kovvali Sub-Centre: Library Street, beside Sivalayam
Mandal Tel Code: 08829
🏫 Education
ZPHS Denduluru — Established 1952, serving the community for over 70 years
Literacy rate: 72.65% (above AP average of 67.02%)
Male literacy: 77.01% | Female literacy: 68.34%
📮 District Administration
District Collector: K. Vetri Selvi, IAS
District HQ: Eluru
Formed: 4 April 2022
Website: eluru.ap.gov.in
Mandals: 27 | Revenue Divisions: 3
Safety & Emergency Contacts
Source: Eluru District Police (elurupolice.ap.gov.in) and Veethi directory
🚔 Denduluru Police Station
Also: Railway Police Station near Denduluru Post Office
🆘 Emergency Numbers
Projects & Pipeline
Major announced and ongoing economic developments affecting Denduluru and Eluru district.
Polavaram Irrigation Project
Located 42 km upstream of Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage on the Godavari River, Eluru district. A National Project under Ministry of Jal Shakti. Will directly benefit paddy and sugarcane farmers across Denduluru mandal through enhanced canal irrigation.
Latest: Left main canal works (₹600 cr) targeted for completion by 2026 irrigation season. Spillway and cofferdams completed.
AP Industrial Policy 4.0 (2024–29)
New industrial policy with MSME incentives, food processing clusters, and APIIC Industrial Park at Nuzvid (nearest to Denduluru). Food Processing Policy specifically benefits agri-based enterprises in the mandal.
G.O.MS.No. 68, dated 26-10-2024
Road Connectivity
Denduluru–Pangidigudem road widening completed under NABARD scheme. NH-16 (Howrah–Chennai corridor) passes near Denduluru. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana improving rural roads within mandal.
AP Economic Momentum
AP recorded 11.28% growth in Q2 2025–26, above national average. Investment commitments of ₹13 lakh crore secured. Per capita income ₹2,66,240. Agriculture CAGR of 8.80% (2011–21).
Source: AP Economic Survey 2024–25
Explore the Region
Eluru — District Capital
11 kmHistoric city known for famous Eluru carpets, textiles, and leather goods. Commercial and administrative hub of the district.
Kolleru Lake — Ramsar Wetland
~25 kmAsia's largest shallow freshwater lake (245 km²), designated a Ramsar Wetland in 2002. Thousands of migratory birds every season.
Pedavegi — Ancient Capital of Vengi
Adjacent mandalASI-protected Buddhist stupa remains and early Hindu temple ruins. The ancient seat of the Eastern Chalukya kingdom.
Dwaraka Tirumala — Chinna Tirupati
~30 kmMajor pilgrimage site with Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, attracting 50 lakh devotees annually. Known as mini Tirupati.
Papikondalu Hills
~90 kmScenic gorges on the Godavari River, accessible from Rajahmundry. A major natural attraction in Eluru district.
Vijayawada
~90 kmCommercial capital of AP on the Krishna river. Home to Kanaka Durga temple and a major transportation hub.
Finding Your Way to Denduluru
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
🚂 By Train
Denduluru Railway Station (DEL) on the Visakhapatnam–Vijayawada section of the Howrah–Chennai main line. Open since 1893. Station code: DEL.
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🚌 By Road (APSRTC)
Regular APSRTC buses from Eluru (11 km) and Dwarakatirumala. Eluru bus station connects to Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Hyderabad and beyond.
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🛣️ By Highway
NH-16 (Chennai–Kolkata corridor) passes near Denduluru via Eluru. By car from Vijayawada (~90 km) or Rajahmundry (~80 km). Nearest airport: Vijayawada (Gannavaram), ~90 km.