Gorantla, Sri Sathya Sai district
Gorantla is a village and mandal headquarters on the banks of the Chitravathi River in the Sri Sathya Sai district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The village is around 120 km from Bengaluru and is well-connected with National Highway 44 (India). Gorantla is home to the historical Madhavaraya Temple (dedicated to Vishnu) built in the year 1354 A.D. by Narasimha Saluva of the Vijaya Nagar Empire. This temple ranks first among centrally protected monuments of national importance. The city is also known for its silk sarees, masala dosa and more.
Gorantla | |
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Village | |
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Gorantla Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 13.9892°N 77.7703°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Sri Sathya Sai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.36 km2 (1.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8,436 m (27,677 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 34,271 |
| • Density | 7,900/km2 (20,000/sq mi) |
| Telugu | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 515231 |
| 515231 | 08556 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 02 |
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