Village in Andhra Pradesh, India
Veera Raaghavuni Kota, commonly shortened to V. R. Kota, is one of the major villages in Lingasamudram Mandal in Prakasam District in the Coastal Andhra Region of Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]
Location
The village is in a river valley and has an anicut for irrigation.[2] It is served by Ongole railway station, a major station on the Chennai-Howrah Railway Route.
Agriculture
Buffalo and cattle are kept in the village.[3]
Culture
The 500 year old Sivalayam is a famous temple near a river tributary.
In the month of October, 2021 the villagers celebrated the function of "Grama Garbha Puna Sthapitham", more commonly known as "Grama Boddu Raayi Pooja".
The village was led by various gentlemen, Great Farmers[clarification needed] and landlords including Singam Naidu, the Patibandla and Vankayalapati families, and the Boyilla family.
Amenities
The village has schools including a high school.[4] It also has banking facilities and a health centre.[5][2]
References
15°06′20″N 79°47′38″E / 15.1055°N 79.79392°E / 15.1055; 79.79392