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The Jandrapeta formally known as DevangaPuri is situated on Bay of Bengal and very close to the [[Chirala]] Town. Jandrapeta is well connected to the main railway line and NH 5 road line (Kolkatta to Chennai). |
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The rural artisan weaver of this area had done marvelous work of producing 7 yards of sari in a match box, which speaks of highest excellence in the art of weaving, unmatched skill and talent of handloom weaver of this area. |
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==Handloom Industry== |
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There are about sixty thousand handloom weaver population around Jandrapet and near villages. Presently twenty to twenty five thousand weavers are active. These 20 to 25 thousand weavers are working on about 18000 looms. In addition there are fifteen yarn traders, 25 to 30 dyers, 6 designers and card makers using cad system, 50 to 70 hand work designers and card makers and 50 to 100 of other ancillary providers. The weavers are located in two mandals and of Prakasam district. They are Chirala and Vetapalem mandals. |
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==Demographics== |
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Jandrapet had a population of 15,455. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Jandrapet has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 71% and female literacy of 58%. |
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==Education & Schools== |
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*[[B.V and B.N High School]] for Boys Telugu Medium, Jandrapet. |
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*[[B.G and B.K High School]] for Girls Telugu Medium, Jandrapet. |
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*Sri Sai Teja Vidyanikethan, Jandrapet. (Posted by Chiranjeevi Rao) |
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and Many More.... |
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==Cultural Activities == |
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Jandrapeta very famous for Ganesh Festival, nearly 15 to 20 big idols will be placed in this village, they will celebrate this festival for 11 days. |
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[[te:జాండ్రపేట]] |
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