Kondapalli is an industrial and residential hub located in western part of Vijayawada in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station also known as
Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (VTPS) is one of the major Thermal Power stations of the state is located in between Ibrahimpatnam and Kondapalli. It is home for many industries like Andhra Pradesh Heavy Machinery & Engineering Limited (APHMEL), Bharat Petroleum, HPCL, IOC, Reliance Industries, Lanco Infratech are located here.
Kondapalli Toys are very famous in the state. Kondapalli Fort, also known as Kondapalli Kota, is located towards west of Kondapalli. The closest locality to Kondapalli is Ibrahimpatnam.
Etymology
In 18th century, Kondapalli was known with the name,
Mustafanagar.
Culture
The village is known for Kondapalli Toys (Kondapalli bommalu). The toys are chiselled from local light softwoods (
Tella Poniki) and painted with vegetable dyes, and vibrant enamel colours. They are made by local wooden and lay artisans. The most popular toys include
Dasavatarams (ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu) elephants with Ambari, palanquin-bearers carrying the bride and bridegroom,
Palm wine, set of village craftsmen, as well as various animals. The papier mache swinging doll is a favourite with many.
Fort
Flora and fauna
Kondapalli is home to the Kondapalli Reserve Forest one of the last remaining pristine forests in the Krishna district, spread over an area of . It is home to several
,
Dhole,
,
wild boar, and
Wolf with a varied topography.
A
Zoo was also planned by the state government at the village.
Economy
Kondapalli is an industrial suburb of
Vijayawada. It has one of the largest industrial estates (industrial parks) in
Andhra Pradesh, spread over and supporting over 800 industrial enterprises. Second largest wagon workshop of
Indian Railways is present in
Rayanapadu (Guntupalli) about from Kondapalli.
In addition to a 1760 MW Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station (NTTPs) and 368.144 MW gas based Lanco power plant which is under expansion to 768.144 MW are located here.
Andhra Pradesh Heavy Machinery & Engineering Limited (APHMEL) factory is present in Kondapalli. Kondapalli is hub for storage, bottling and transportation of petroleum products of all major companies. Major companies having a presence in Kondapalli include
Bharat Petroleum,
GAIL, HPCL, IOC, Reliance Industries, and
Lanco Infratech.
Transport
Kondapalli railway station is located on Kazipet–Vijayawada section, administered under Vijayawada railway division of South Central Railway zone.
NH 30 passes through the town, which connects
Vijayawada with
Uttarakhand. APSRTC operates city buses from Kondapalli to other places of the city.
APSRTC City Bus Routes
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| 144 | Kondapalli | Auto Nagar | Ibrahimpatam, Gollapuri, City Terminal, Governorpet, M.G Road, Libbipet, Benz circle, Patamata |
| 145 | Kondapalli | Nidamanuru | Ibrahimpatnam, Gollapuri, City Terminal, Maruthinagar, gunadala, Ramavarapadu, Nidamanuru, |
| 145G | Kondapalli Railway Station | Gannavaram | Kondapalli Railway Station, City Terminal, Gunadala, Ramavarapadu, Prasadampadu, Enkepadu, Nidamanuru, Kesarapalli, Gannavaram |
| 150 | Kondapalli | Kankipadu | Ibrahimpatam, Gollapuri, City Terminal, Governorpet, M.G Road, Libbipet, Benz circle, Patamata, Tadigadapa, Penamaluru |
| 188 | Kondapalli Railway Station | Gannavaram | Kondapalli Railway Station, Ibrahim patnam, City Terminal, Gunadala, Ramavarappadu, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop |
| 200 | Kondapalli Khilla | City Terminal | Kondapalli Railway Station, Ibrahim patnam, City Terminal |
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Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the
School Education Department of the state.
The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu.
See also
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List of census towns in Andhra Pradesh
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