Kanipakam is a small mini town in Irala mandal, located in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] Kanipakam is situated at a distance of 11 km from Chittoor city on chittoor-Irala road.[2]
Kanipakam
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Village
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Kanipakam Temple view
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Location in Andhra Pradesh, India Show map of Andhra PradeshKanipakam (India) Show map of India | |
Coordinates: 13°13′02″N 79°06′02″E / 13.217096°N 79.100677°E / 13.217096; 79.100677 | |
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
District | Chittoor |
Population
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• Total | 4,960 |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | AP 03 |
Website | Kanipakam Temple |
Kanipakam is home to a popular Hindu temple of Lord Ganesha called as Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple.[3] It was constructed in the early 11th century CE by the Chola Emperor Kulottunga I and was expanded further in 1336 by the Emperors of Vijayanagara.