Chirala

Chirala (pronunciation), is a city in Bapatla district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Chirala mandal in Chirala revenue division. As of 2011, it had a population of above 170,000.

Chirala
Kshirapuri
City
Clock Tower Centre in Chirala
Nickname(s): 
Chirala;Kshirapuri;Chinna Bombay or Small Mumbai
Chirala
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 15.8246°N 80.3521°E / 15.8246; 80.3521
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictBapatla
Government
  TypeMunicipal council
  BodyChirala Municipality
Area
  Total13.26 km2 (5.12 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total120,000
  Density9,000/km2 (23,000/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
523 155
Telephone code+91–8594
Vehicle registrationAP-27
WebsiteChirala Municipality

Chirala is the most populated city in Bapatla Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency.

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