Peda Avutapalli

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Peda Avutapalli
—  village  —
Coordinates
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District(s) Krishna
Nearest city Vijayawada
Population 15,000+
Literacy 100%% 
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Peda Avutapalli is a modern village in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Located 25 km distance from vijayawada the coastal hub and 16 km north of River Krishna. The Great Saint Joseph Thambi Shrine located here, believed to cure many ailments. Every year there is a feast in the month of January from the 13th to 15th. His dedication work for poor and needy is well talked about. His miracles to many people and their decedents still living around to narrate his proven powers.

With 10,000 plus population and 80% literacy the village is somewhat developed. The village was a major panchayat before independence of India.

Previously a prominent Agraharam and a port (on Canal Eleru). Freedom fighters, politicians and many businessman are from this village.

Now a big Govt. Medical (including all medical facilities) College is in Avutapalli.

The town has a spiritual ambience around it as it is sprinkled with religious centres and temples.


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