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Pedakakani mandal

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Pedakakani mandal in Guntur district
Pedakakani mandal in Guntur district

Pedakakani mandal is one of the 18 mandals in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is under the administration of Guntur Revenue Division and the headquarters are located at Pedakakani. The mandal is bounded by Tadikonda, Mangalagiri, Duggirala, Tenali, Chebrole and Guntur mandals.

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Pedakakani mandal in Guntur district
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