Pithāpuram, a town in Andhra Pradesh, India, is located at the latitude of 17.1166700 and longitude of 82.2666700. The town experiences a tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Pithāpuram has a rich history and heritage, dating back to the 11th century when it was ruled by the Chalukya dynasty. The town is home to several historical and religious sites, including the Pithapuram Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered one of the 108 Divya Desams.
Famous Persons from Pithāpuram, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Thota Narasimham - Born on July 1, 1962 - Politician
- M. M. Pallam Raju - Born on January 24, 1962 - Politician
- Sheila Watt - Born on January 27, 1941 - Swimmer (died: March 10, 2023)
- Dronamraju Krishna Rao - Born on January 14, 1937 - Geneticist, Bioinformatician, and Biologist (died: December 3, 2020)
- Mohiddin Badsha II - Born on July 11, 1933 - Philosopher, and Author (died: July 31, 1989)
- Pithapuram Nageswara Rao - Born on May 5, 1930 - Singer (died: March 5, 1996)
- A. Ranganadha Rao - Born on April 11, 1930 - Urologist, and Surgeon (died: December 18, 2014)
- Nedunuri Krishnamurthy - Born on October 10, 1927 - Music teacher, Singer, and Composer - Sangeetha Kalanidhi (died: December 8, 2014)
- A. B. Masilamani - Born on November 30, 1914 - Bible translator, Lyricist, and Poet (died: April 5, 1990)
- Manjula Devi - Born on December 5, 1912 - Politician (died: April 5, 1990)
- Mosalikanti Thirumala Rao - Born on January 29, 1901 - Politician (died: January 1, 1970)
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