Penamaluru

Penamaluru is a neighbourhood of Vijayawada in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Penamaluru mandal in Vijayawada revenue division. As per the G.O. No. M.S.104 (dated:23-03-2017), Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, it became a part of Vijayawada metropolitan area.EtymologyThe village got its name by Pinamalleswarudu and previously known as Mathab Ka Penamaluru.Government and politicsPenamaluru is represented by Penamaluru (Assembly constituency) for Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Bode Prasad is the present MLA of the constituency representing Telugu Desam Party.