Diguvametta

Village in Andhra Pradesh, India
15°23′00″N 78°49′59″E / 15.3833°N 78.8330°E / 15.3833; 78.8330Country IndiaStateAndhra PradeshDistrictPrakasamTalukasGiddalurElevation
297 m (974 ft)Population
 • Total5,166Languages
 • OfficialTeluguTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Diguvametta is a village in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] It is located in the Nallamala Hills and is surrounded by forests on almost all sides. It had a population of 5166 at the time of the 2001 Census.

Geography

Diguvametta is located at 15°23′00″N 78°49′59″E / 15.3833°N 78.8330°E / 15.3833; 78.8330. Its altitude coupled with its location give it a somewhat cooler climate than the rest of the district. It has ample water reserves in the form of reservoirs and ponds and was used as a watering stop for trains earlier.

Demographics

The population is 5166. A significant chunk of the population belongs to the Chenchu tribe that inhabit the Nallamala Ranges.

References

  1. ^ "List of Sub-Districts". Census of India. Archived from the original on 8 April 2007. Retrieved 27 April 2007.