Sankaraguptam
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Sankaraguptam | |
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village | |
| Coordinates: 16°23′N 81°51′E / 16.39°N 81.85°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | East Godavari |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local self |
| • Body | Panchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,528 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 533250 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Amalapuram |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Razole |
Sankaraguptam is a village in Malikipuram Mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the delta region of Godavari known as Konaseema. Coconut, rice, and casuarina are the major crops grown.
Etymology
The name is said to be derived when Sankara hid here to protect himself from Bhashmasura who was blessed with boon by Lord Sankara that the head on which he places his palm would be burnt into ashes). Sankara refers to Lord Shiva and guptam is a secret, the place where Lord Shiva hid to protect himself from Bhasmasura.
Demographics
According to Indian census, 2001 and 2011, the demographic details of this village are as follows:[1][failed verification]
| Header text | 2001 census | 2011census |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10768 | 11528 |
| Sex ratio | 1004 | 976 |
| Literacy % | 70.04 | 77.79 |
| children under 6 years | 1329 | 990 |
| No.of houaseholds | 2608 | 2929 |