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Kotha Reddy Palem is a village situated in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Addanki mandal.
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| Coordinates: 15°53′01″N 79°58′17″E / 15.883475°N 79.971499°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Prakasam |
| Mandal | Addanki |
| Government | |
| • Body | Singarakonda Palem Panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Nearest city | Addanki |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ongole |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Addanki |
| Civic agency | Singarakonda Palem Panchayat |
The village was in news when 40 Jewish families conducted prayers in October 2023 when violence broke out in and around Israel.[1] They belong to Bene Ephraim community of Jews, a part of ten lost tribes, and speak Telugu language.[2]
References
edit- ↑ "In an Andhra village, 40 Jewish families who came to India centuries ago pray for peace". The Indian Express. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "All you need to know about Israel's Indian connection". India Today. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2026.