Palakol (also called as Palakollu or Palacole) is a coastal town in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is an important trading town in West Godavari district and is in proximity with other trading towns such as Bhimavaram, Eluru, Tanuku and Narasapu. Palakol's population is about 80,000 (palakol mandal population included) and is well recognized for its surrounding fertile lands. Both Telugu and English are spoken here.
Tourist Attractions
Main tourist attraction of Palakol is the Ksheera Rama Lingeswara Swami Temple (A 15th century temple built for the Hindu God Shiva. It is one of the five Pancharamas). The temple has a unique white shiva lingam and the temple tower is one of the tallest among the temple towers in Andhra Pradesh. This place was earlier called as "Ksheera Puri" based on this temple. Later called as "Pala Kolanu", which all tries to convey the meaning of milk pond. This town and the Ksheera Rama Lingeswara Swami temple are located in the area subtended by the Shiva temples at Srisailam,Draksharamam & Kaleswaram also called "Trilinga Desam"(meaning "the region bounded by three lingas") which in following centuries of existence became Telugu desam,the language spoken by the people around these locations was named as Telugu,hence it is believed by some historians that the word "Telugu" was born from this region .
Ashtabhuja Lakshmi Narayana Swami Temple which is known for its traditions and festivities like Bhramostavam draw large number of devotees from all over the town. Dhanurmasam is celebrated in the month of December in the remembrance of love of Andaal for Lord Sri Krishna.
Lush green fertile Paddy Farms, Coconut farms, Fisheries and prawn ponds add to the attractions around the town.
Interesting facts
Palakol is a coastal town with a population of approximately 80,000 (including the sub district population) and is an important trading centre for the surrounding villages. Palakol is the birth place of Padmasri Allu Ramalingaiah. Other popular Telugu film film celebrities like Dasari Narayana Rao, Kodi Rama Krishna, Addala Chanti, Chalam, Vakada Appa Rao, Relangi Narasimha Rao, Mutcherla Aruna and Nalla Ramamurthy hail from this place. U. Srinivas, a world renowned exponent of Mandolin, was born here. He was the first person to play carnatic music on this German instrument. Ghazal maestro 'Gajal Srinivas' (Dr. Ghazal Srinivas) also hails from Palakol.
Buses operated by APSRTC & Private Travel Agencies run from Palakol to Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada and Tirupati. Situated along the Narsapur-Vijayawada Railway route, two express trains service the town . A bridge was built on Vasista Godavari near Chinchinada 7 km away from Palakol connecting East Godavari & West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh, which makes it a part of National Highway 214.
Palakol is surrounded by rich fertile paddy fields and coconut groves.It is said Dutch started plantations of lemon and orange. The Town is also famous for Pomelo fruit (pumpara panasa kaaya). Weekend market on Saturday makes the town busy with business. The town has a festive look every Saturday with people coming to the market from in and around Palakol for purchases.
Lalita Kalanjali Nataka Academy supported by famous film artist & director Kodi Ramakrishna conducts Nataka Potilu (Drama Competitions) every year, which are famous in the State.
Elected So Far
Tourist Attractions
Main tourist attraction of Palakol is the Ksheera Rama Lingeswara Swami Temple (A 15th century temple built for the Hindu God Shiva. It is one of the five Pancharamas). The temple has a unique white shiva lingam and the temple tower is one of the tallest among the temple towers in Andhra Pradesh. This place was earlier called as "Ksheera Puri" based on this temple. Later called as "Pala Kolanu", which all tries to convey the meaning of milk pond. This town and the Ksheera Rama Lingeswara Swami temple are located in the area subtended by the Shiva temples at Srisailam,Draksharamam & Kaleswaram also called "Trilinga Desam"(meaning "the region bounded by three lingas") which in following centuries of existence became Telugu desam,the language spoken by the people around these locations was named as Telugu,hence it is believed by some historians that the word "Telugu" was born from this region .
Ashtabhuja Lakshmi Narayana Swami Temple which is known for its traditions and festivities like Bhramostavam draw large number of devotees from all over the town. Dhanurmasam is celebrated in the month of December in the remembrance of love of Andaal for Lord Sri Krishna.
Lush green fertile Paddy Farms, Coconut farms, Fisheries and prawn ponds add to the attractions around the town.
Interesting facts
Palakol is a coastal town with a population of approximately 80,000 (including the sub district population) and is an important trading centre for the surrounding villages. Palakol is the birth place of Padmasri Allu Ramalingaiah. Other popular Telugu film film celebrities like Dasari Narayana Rao, Kodi Rama Krishna, Addala Chanti, Chalam, Vakada Appa Rao, Relangi Narasimha Rao, Mutcherla Aruna and Nalla Ramamurthy hail from this place. U. Srinivas, a world renowned exponent of Mandolin, was born here. He was the first person to play carnatic music on this German instrument. Ghazal maestro 'Gajal Srinivas' (Dr. Ghazal Srinivas) also hails from Palakol.
Buses operated by APSRTC & Private Travel Agencies run from Palakol to Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada and Tirupati. Situated along the Narsapur-Vijayawada Railway route, two express trains service the town . A bridge was built on Vasista Godavari near Chinchinada 7 km away from Palakol connecting East Godavari & West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh, which makes it a part of National Highway 214.
Palakol is surrounded by rich fertile paddy fields and coconut groves.It is said Dutch started plantations of lemon and orange. The Town is also famous for Pomelo fruit (pumpara panasa kaaya). Weekend market on Saturday makes the town busy with business. The town has a festive look every Saturday with people coming to the market from in and around Palakol for purchases.
Lalita Kalanjali Nataka Academy supported by famous film artist & director Kodi Ramakrishna conducts Nataka Potilu (Drama Competitions) every year, which are famous in the State.
Elected So Far
| Name | Year | Party | |
| 1 | Ch. Satyanarayana Murty | 2004 | TDP |
| 2 | Allu Venkata Satyanarayana | 1999 | TDP |
| 3 | Allu Venkata Satyanarayana | 1994 | TDP |
| 4 | Allu Venkata Satyanarayana | 1985 | TDP |
| 5 | Allu Venkata Satyanarayana | 1983 | TDP |
| 6 | Vardhineedi Satyanarayana | 1978 | INC(I) |
| 7 | Harirama Jogaiah | 1972 | INC |
| 8 | P. Seshavataram |
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