Jerrimadugu
Jerrimadugu జెర్రిమడుగు | |
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Village | |
  Jerrimadugu Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°06′32″N 79°04′42″E / 13.1089°N 79.0784°ECoordinates: 13°06′32″N 79°04′42″E / 13.1089°N 79.0784°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Chittoor district |
| Mandal | Chittoor mandal |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 715 |
| Voters | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 517002 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-03 |
Jerrimadugu is a village in the Chittoor mandal of Chittoor district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Geography
Jerrimadugu is located at coordinates 13°06′32″N 79°04′42″E / 13.1089°N 79.0784°E
. The village is situated near the district headquarters of Chittoor. It is geographically notable for a natural water body known as a "Madugu," which historically supports the growth of Mogali flowers.
Sri Krishna Temple
The village is home to a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Following a tradition similar to the Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, the deity at Jerrimadugu is locally revered as being of natural ("Swayambhu") origin.[1] The current temple structure was constructed by the villagers in the early 1950s.
Mogali Madugu and Cultural Significance
Jerrimadugu is named after its natural water body, known locally as a "Madugu." This ecosystem is a significant habitat for Pandanus fascicularis, known locally as Mogali (Fragrant Screw Pine or Kewda).
Mogali Madugu of jerrimadugu
According to local tradition, the Madugu is tied to the ancient legend of the Sarpayaga (snake sacrifice). Local residents believe that the snakes who received abhaya (protection) from Lord Indra during the sacrifice took refuge in this water body and continue to reside there.
The Mogali flowers harvested from this grove hold high spiritual value:
- Temple Offerings: The flowers are used to decorate the local Krishna temple and are considered sacred.
- Adi Krithika Tradition: On the occasion of Aadi Krithika, villagers carry these fragrant Mogali flowers as offerings to the Thiruttani Murugan Temple. They are presented to Lord Subramanya Swamy (Murugan) during the Adi Krithika Tradition: On the occasion of Aadi Krithika, villagers carry these fragrant Mogali flowers as offerings to the Thiruttani Murugan Temple. They are presented to Lord Subramanya Swamy (Murugan) during the Kavadi procession, a tradition that has been maintained by the village families for generations..[2][3]
History
Dating back to the Madras Presidency era, Jerrimadugu served as a local administrative unit. The village is home to several ancestral families, including:
- Mangineni family
- Sevvakula family
- Dharmi family
Historically, these families were responsible for local governance and revenue collection on behalf of the East India Company and the British Crown under the Ryotwari system.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Jerrimadugu has a population of approximately 715 residents.[4] As of the 2024 electoral rolls, the village has an electorate of 350 registered voters.[5]
References
- ↑ "Sri Krishna Temple, Jerrimadugu". Google Maps. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ "Devotees offer 'Kavadi' at Thiruttani". The Hindu. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ Temples of South India. Publication Division, Government of India. 2010. p. 142. Search this book on
- ↑ "District Census Handbook: Chittoor" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
Village Code: 596954; Population: 715
- ↑ "Special Summary Revision of Electoral Roll 2024". Chief Electoral Officer, Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
Category:Villages in Chittoor district
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