Mogalthuru is a village in West Godavari district of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It was a princely estate during the British rule.
Geography
Mogalthuru is located at .
[ Falling Rain Genomics.Mogalturru] It has an average elevation of 1 meter (6 feet). NH 214A passes through the village.
History
Mogalthuru is known for the ancient Kalidindi Zamindari clan and a mud fort connected to the ancient Vishnukundina dynasty. The Zamindari territory expands to West Godavari and parts of Krishna District. The biggest of the ten forts which has survived the ravages of time is the Mogalthuru Fort in which the family of the erstwhile kingdom still lives.
Mogalthuru Old Name was KETAKIPURAM.
Demographics
Census of India, Mogalthuru had a population of 24,189. The total population constituted of, 12,089 males, and 12,100 females with a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. 2,347 children were in the age group of 0–6 years, with the sex ratio of 987. The average literacy rate stood at 75.02%.
Notable people
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Uppalapati Krishnam Raju, Telugu Film Actor, Rebel Star, Businessman, Politician, Producer
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Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju, Telugu Film Producer
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Prabhas, Telugu Film Actor, Pan India Star
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Uppalapati Prabodh, Telugu Film Producer
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Konidela Chiranjeevi, Telugu Film Actor.
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Konidela Pawan Kalyan, Telugu Film Actor, Politician
Barrister Parvatisam
