Bobbili
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Bobbili బొబ్బిలి |
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Musical concert Mandapam at Bobbili
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 Bobbili
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| Coordinates: 18°34′00″N 83°22′00″E / 18.5667°N 83.3667°ECoordinates: 18°34′00″N 83°22′00″E / 18.5667°N 83.3667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Vizianagaram |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Sujay Krishna Rangarao, Ravu Venkata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.60 km2 (9.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 56,819 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 535 558 |
| Telephone code | 91–8944 |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
| Website | Bobbili Municipality |
Bobbili is a town in Vizianagaram district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Bobbili is located at 18°34′00″N 83°22′00″E / 18.5667°N 83.3667°E. It has an average elevation of 103 metres (337 feet).
The town of Bobbili was founded during the 17th century by Pedda Rayudu, the 15th descendant of the Rajah of Venkatagiri. The town was originally named "Pedda-puli" ("The Big Tiger") after Sher Muhammad Khan, the Nawab of Srikakulam who granted it as a gift to the maharajah of Venkatgiri for his services in his southern campaigns. However, with time, the town became known as "Pebbuli", then "Bebbuli" and finally "Bobbili".
The battle of Bobbili in 1757, is one of the significant episodes in the history of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Vizianagaram kings won the war with the help of French General Marquis de Bussy. This battle gave the glamour of eternal bravery to Bobbili name.
As of 2011[update]Census of India, the town had a population of 56,819. The total population constitute, 28,285 males, 28,534 females and 5,693 children in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 76.66% with 39,193 literates, higher than the national average of 74%.
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, Telugu.
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