Chebrolu

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Chebrolu v • d • e Andhra Pradesh • India
Chebrolu
District(s)	Guntur
Coordinates	16.2° N 80.5333° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)

Coordinates: 16.2° N 80.5333° E

Chebrolu was a small town situated in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, India.

It was a historical site where lot of inscriptions and coinage were found in India.

Contents 1 Legends 2 History 3 Geography 4 Economy 5 Government and Politics 6 Transport 7 Demographics 8 Culture 9 See also 10 External Links 11 References

[edit] Legends

[edit] History

Terracota figurines and two coins related to Constantine Empire were found in this place. It was also place where lot of inscriptions of Cholas like Velanadu Chodas were found. Chalukya Cholas settled here. Satyasraya of Eastern Chalukyas sent an army by his general Baya Nambi to seize of the areas of Chalukya Cholas. The general entered Vengi from the south, reduced the forts of Dharanikota and Yanamadala to ashes and established himself at Chebrolu.

[edit] Geography

The Chebrolu village is located at 16°11′N, 80°31′E. It was 10km away of Guntur and located in historical Velanadu region.

[edit] Economy

[edit] Government and Politics

It was headquerters of Chebrolu Mandal in Guntur district.

[edit] Transport

Best way to reach is from Guntur by bus.

[edit] Demographics

The village population is around 13136 among which males are 6489 and females are 6647.

[edit] Culture

[edit] See also

• Bhattiprolu - another old city in Guntur district.
• Chandolu - nearby place and the capital of Velanadu Chodas.

[edit] External Links

• Indian inscriptions
• Guntur city guide
• Guntur census
• Chebrolu location

[edit] References