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[[Hinduism]] is the main religion. The main castes are [[Yadavas]], [[kshatriya]] or [[Rajus]], [[Vysya's]] and [[Gowda's]]. [[Christianity]], [[Rajaka's]], [[Nayabrahmana's]], is also prevalent. <br>The village is known for its temple to Kodhandarama Swamy in Ramalayam. Other temples include a temple to Anjaneya Swamy in Hanuman Temple, Nagendra swamy in Subramanya swamy Temple and that of village deity, Pallalamma Talli is Grama Devatha, Gudarankamma Talli is Vuppala vari Eelavelpu. One School from 1st Class to 5th Class, One Library is available in this village. |
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Buddam, India
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Buddam (or Buddham) is a village in Karlapalem Mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. The PIN code is 522111[1]
History
The name Buddam[2] historically emerged from Bouddha Aramam (Monastery),literally Buddhists Stayed Here In Ancient Times.
The archaeological department located many Buddhist relics in and around this village and a few of them are preserved in Amaravati and Hyderabad.
Occupation
The major occupation of this village is agriculture and fish/prawn culture in some extent of land.
Religion
Hinduism is the main religion. The main castes are Yadavas, kshatriya or Rajus, Vysya's and Gowda's. Christianity, Rajaka's, Nayabrahmana's, is also prevalent.
The village is known for its temple to Kodhandarama Swamy in Ramalayam. Other temples include a temple to Anjaneya Swamy in Hanuman Temple, Nagendra swamy in Subramanya swamy Temple and that of village deity, Pallalamma Talli is Grama Devatha, Gudarankamma Talli is Vuppala vari Eelavelpu. One School from 1st Class to 5th Class, One Library is available in this village.
Politics
This village is in the Karlapalem Mandal. It plays a key role in electing the member for the Bapatla constituency of the Lok Sabha.telugudesam and as well as congress the major people supporting.
Social Service Organisations
Sri Ramakrishna Cultural Association, a youth organisation was founded in 1972. It has been working in the fields of health, agriculture, education and sports. It helped in increasing the literacy rate in the area. It has mooted undergraduate and postgraduate college, such as the KVR KVR & MKR College [1] in Khajipalem, PKR Junior college [2] in Karlapalem and Manthena Venkatapathi Raju Degree College
[3] in Karlapalem
Hospitals:
1.Unani Hospital
2.Byrraju Foundation Hospital
3.Veternary hospital
References
External Links
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