Mudinepalle


Mudinepalli is a village in the Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Mudinepalli hosts nearly all species of Indian snakes, which can survive in this southern region of India.

Demographics

, the town had a population of. The population consists of males, females and children aged 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 77.85% with literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73%.

Etymology

Mudinepalli was formerly known as Mudi Naagula Palli. The village derives its name from the Sanskrit words 'mudi' which means 'old', 'nāgá' which means 'snake', and 'palli' which means 'village'. The name also relates to Nāgá Devatha, a Hindu Goddess.