Bobbarlanka
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Bobbarlanka is a village in Repalle
mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
, India. It is located 84 km from Vijayawada
and 12 km from Repalle. The modern day village is situated to the west of the Krishna river right levee and is uniquely extended from north to south longitudinally, spanning more than 2 km. As one moves to the south, it will become Tsodayapalem. Even though Revenue Department considers Bobbarlanka as a hamlet of Tsodayapalem, de facto they are two separate villages merged together making distinction difficult and hence aptly considered as twin villages.
and the summer temperatures can be as high 40oC. However the monsoon season can occasionally be damp and humid. Winters are normal and pleasant with occasional monsoons.
season, the fields are left empty during the summer. Aquaculture
, mostly prawns, meant for the export are cultivated along the banks of Krishna river
. Dairy, wild poultry, sheep and goat farming are also followed, mainly to supplement the agricultural income.
, from where autos or taxis can be hired for the 20-30 minute onward journey.
from which the temple name 'choleswaralayam' and the place name 'chodayapalem' are deemed to be derived. Of interest, the stone sculptures and art
on both temples resemble South Indian Dravidian style of the Chola's. The temples were later patronaged by Jamindhar of Rasur and currently undertaken by state endowment department.
A few other surrounding places of interest are:
Repalle
Repalle is a town, mandal and a municipality in Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located 28 miles south of Guntur.-Geography:Repalle is located at...
mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India. It is located 84 km from Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
and 12 km from Repalle. The modern day village is situated to the west of the Krishna river right levee and is uniquely extended from north to south longitudinally, spanning more than 2 km. As one moves to the south, it will become Tsodayapalem. Even though Revenue Department considers Bobbarlanka as a hamlet of Tsodayapalem, de facto they are two separate villages merged together making distinction difficult and hence aptly considered as twin villages.
Demographics
According to 2001 census data, which tracked electrical connections to the village, Bobbarlanka housed around 300 families. Male and female population is approximately equal. The prime religions are Hindu and Christianity.Geography & Climate
Geographically, the region falls under Krishna Delta. The area is flat with fertile lands and major irrigation canals runs in parallel to the village. The climate is tropical savanna climateTropical savanna climate
Tropical savanna climate or tropical wet and dry climate is a type of climate that corresponds to the Köppen climate classification categories "Aw" and '"As."...
and the summer temperatures can be as high 40oC. However the monsoon season can occasionally be damp and humid. Winters are normal and pleasant with occasional monsoons.
Economy
As with the entire region, the most important factor is agriculture. The village has dry land to the east and wet land to the west. Paddy and black gram are cultivated on wet lands and corn is grown on the dry lands. As the Krishna west canal does not provide irrigation for rabiRabi
Rabi may refer to:* Rabi crop, spring harvest in India and Pakistan* Rabi cycle, in physics is the cyclic behaviour of a two-state quantum system in the presence of an oscillatory driving field...
season, the fields are left empty during the summer. Aquaculture
Aquaculture
Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the...
, mostly prawns, meant for the export are cultivated along the banks of Krishna river
Krishna River
The Krishna River , is one of the longest rivers in central-southern India, about . It is also referred to as Krishnaveni in its original nomenclature...
. Dairy, wild poultry, sheep and goat farming are also followed, mainly to supplement the agricultural income.
Education
The twin villages have four primary schools and one high school which are run by the government. Three of the primary schools and the high school are geographically located in Bobbarlanka and the fourth primary school is in Tsodayapalem. The ZP high school is also the nearest high school for a handful of surrounding villages, from which students commute on a daily basis. After the high school completion, one has to turn to Repalle for further education.Transportation
The village is well connected with Repalle, mandal head quarters. As there are quite a few routes to choose from, it is not hard to find a reasonably maintained paved road route to Repalle. The nearest rail connection is at RepalleRepalle
Repalle is a town, mandal and a municipality in Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located 28 miles south of Guntur.-Geography:Repalle is located at...
, from where autos or taxis can be hired for the 20-30 minute onward journey.
Places of interest
The twin village of Tsodayapalem has historic temples of Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu. According to the locals, they were built during the Chola dynastyChola Dynasty
The Chola dynasty was a Tamil dynasty which was one of the longest-ruling in some parts of southern India. The earliest datable references to this Tamil dynasty are in inscriptions from the 3rd century BC left by Asoka, of Maurya Empire; the dynasty continued to govern over varying territory until...
from which the temple name 'choleswaralayam' and the place name 'chodayapalem' are deemed to be derived. Of interest, the stone sculptures and art
Chola Art
The period of the imperial Cholas was an age of continuous improvement and refinement of the Dravidian art and architecture. They utilised their prodigious wealth earned through their extensive conquests in building long-lasting stone temples and exquisite bronze sculptures...
on both temples resemble South Indian Dravidian style of the Chola's. The temples were later patronaged by Jamindhar of Rasur and currently undertaken by state endowment department.
A few other surrounding places of interest are:
- Morthota - An enroute village with famous Siva temple on the bank of the river Krishna
- Penumudi - An enroute village with a recently built long bridge across river Krishna, with picturesque views and connecting Krishna district at the other end.