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.

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Year Built
1957
Description
'''Pentakota''' is a village in Payakaraopeta mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India.