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523001

Ongole

Prakasam Division · Andhra Pradesh

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Prakasam Bhavan S.OPO

Dcp(O) S.OPO

Gopala Nagar (O) S.OPO

Santhapeta (O) S.OPO

N.S.C Colony (O) S.OPO

Ongole Bazar S.OPO

Ramnagar(O) S.OPO

Ongole H.OHO

Addanki Gate S.OPO

Thurupupalem S.OPO

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About this locality

Ongole is the headquarters of Prakasam district and a significant commercial city on the Andhra Pradesh coast, known across Bharat for the Ongole bull, one of the most celebrated cattle breeds in the world whose powerful build, disease resistance and heat tolerance have made it a preferred breed for export to over 70 countries including Brazil, where it forms the foundation of that country's beef cattle industry. Ongole city has an active commercial character with markets, educational institutions and the coastal economy that benefits from its Bay of Bengal proximity. Ongole's district, Prakasam, is named after Tanguturi Prakasam, one of Andhra's greatest leaders known as Andhra Kesari.

Ongole cattle breed exported to 70 plus countries and forming foundation of Brazil's beef industryPrakasam district headquartersBay of Bengal coastAndhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam heritage

Civic amenity score

7.0 / 10 · Good

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Historical roots

The Ongole cattle breed has been selectively developed by the Telugu farming community over centuries, the result of careful husbandry by the Yadava and agricultural communities of this coastal region. This breed's global significance is one of Bharat's most remarkable contributions to global agriculture. Nelore cattle in Brazil number over 160 million.

Connectivity

Ongole railway station on the Chennai-Howrah main line. NH-16. Approximately 170 km from Vijayawada and 290 km from Chennai.

Seasonal context

🍂Sharad Ritu — Kartika

Ongole district experiences both the southwest monsoon (June-September) and northeast monsoon (October-December). Ugadi (March-April) is the Telugu new year. Sankranti in January is the harvest festival. The Bay of Bengal fishing season is most active October-May. Tanguturi Prakasam's birth anniversary is observed with civic events.

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523002 1.6 km 523286 4.1 km 523262 4.3 km 523272 4.7 km 523182 5.5 km

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