Pudimadaka
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- 17.49361, 83.0024
Pudimadaka is a neighborhood area located in Achutapuram mandal of Anakapalli district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The area is home to a lighthouse, known as Pudimadaka Lighthouse, which was first commissioned in 1971 and renovated in 1991. The lighthouse stands on a masonry tower with a height of 26 meters and has a visible range of 27 nautical miles.
The lighthouse is situated in the Pudimadaka village, which has a population of 13,912 as of 2019. The village is governed by a panchayat system, with a sarpanch as the governing body. The area is connected to the nearby city of Visakhapatnam and is part of the Anakapalli Lok Sabha constituency. The climate of the region is hot, according to the Köppen climate classification.
The Pudimadaka Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been established to serve as a navigational aid for ships and boats in the area. The lighthouse has been in operation for several decades, providing a vital service to the maritime community. Although the exact date of the establishment of the village is not certain, the area has been inhabited since at least 1896, when it was first founded by Karthikeyan.
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- '''Pudimadaka''' or '''Pudi Madaka''' is a Neighbourhood area in Achutapuram mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India.