Badangi mandal, Administrative division in Vizianagaram district, India.
Badangi mandal is an administrative division in Vizianagaram district that encompasses 27 villages spread across its territory. The largest settlement is Koduru, which serves as a notable population center within the mandal.
The region was governed in the early 18th century by Ravu Venkata Rayanym Dora Garu, who controlled multiple settlements across the area. This early rule shaped the administrative framework that developed in the territory.
Telugu is the main language spoken by residents here, connecting them to the wider cultural identity of Andhra Pradesh. Local communities maintain their linguistic traditions through daily life and social gatherings.
The mandal connects to neighboring administrative areas through local roads, making it easy to travel between Bobbili, Therlam, Merakamudidam, and Ramabhadrapuram. These routes help visitors navigate and explore the different villages across the territory.
The RVR Foundation, established by descendants of the historical rulers, provides financial support and development programs for children in the area. This initiative creates a bridge between the region's past leadership and present-day community support.
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