Venkatachalam

For other uses of "Venkatachalam", see Venkatachalam (disambiguation).
Venkatachalam
Village
Venkatachalam
Venkatachalam

Location in Andhra Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 14°19′30″N 79°55′23″E / 14.325°N 79.923°E / 14.325; 79.923Coordinates: 14°19′30″N 79°55′23″E / 14.325°N 79.923°E / 14.325; 79.923
Country  India
State Andhra Pradesh
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration AP

Venkatachalam or Venkatachellum is a village and a Mandal in Nellore district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.[1]

There is a railway station at Venkatachalam.

Geography

Venkatachellam is located at 14°19′00″N 79°55′00″E / 14.3167°N 79.9167°E / 14.3167; 79.9167.[2] It has an average elevation of 20 meters (68 feet).

Venkatachalam has become latest development center due to its proximity and connectivity with Krishnapatnam port. After the recent development in the region, Nellore and Venkatachalam are set to merge into single city soon. Venkatachalam is at 15 km distance from Nellore city center(VRC), 20 km from Krishnapatnam port, connected with 4 lane road and rail lines to both.

Venkatachalapathy is famous God name in Tirupathi Andhra Pradesh state in India. Many people use the first name "Venkatachalam" which is derived from the God name.

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