Pentakota
Pentakota was built in 1957.
- Built
- 1957
- Coordinates
- 17.3, 82.6167
Pentakota village is located in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The village is situated on the banks of the Thandava river and has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
The Pentakota lighthouse, built in 1957, is a notable structure in the village. It is a 18-meter tall masonry tower with a square shape and a balcony and lantern on top. The lighthouse features white and black bands on the tower and a red lantern dome. It has a focal height of 18 meters and a range of 40 kilometers. The lighthouse is currently operational and is an important aid to navigation for ships and boats in the area.
Pentakota village has a hot climate, with Telugu being the official language spoken by the residents. The village follows Indian Standard Time (IST) and has a population density of unknown. The lighthouse has been in operation for over six decades, providing crucial guidance to mariners in the region.
Videos
Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Description
- '''Pentakota''' is a village in Payakaraopeta mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India.