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Updated Friday, October 23, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Eluru month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Eluru are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 30–32°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and July the wettest (about 315 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January31.419.5810.4
February34.020.8410.7
March36.323.32110.8
April38.125.92311.2
May38.327.79610.5
June35.727.11578.4
July32.025.73156.8
August32.025.52537.9
September31.525.12817.9
October31.823.81469.1
November31.722.1529.8
December30.419.9359.9

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Past and future events in Eluru

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Upcoming

  1. Eluru Municipal Corporation election vote counting

    Counting for the Eluru Municipal Corporation election is scheduled for 30 October 2026.

  2. Eluru Municipal Corporation Election Result Counting

    Counting of votes for the Eluru Municipal Corporation elections scheduled starting at 8 AM.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1130

    Their capital was Vengi near Eluru and their dynasty lasted around 500 years from the seventh century until 1130 AD, when the Vengi kingdom merged with the Chola empire.

  2. Documented history · 1189

    The Vengi kingdom continued to be ruled by the Eastern Chalukyas (Eastern Chalukyan kings) under the protection of the Chola empire until 1189 AD, when the kingdom succumbed to the Hoysalas.

  3. Documented history · 1323

    After the defeat and capture of Prataparudra II in 1323 AD, the annexation of the region from Nellore to Rajahmundry, including Eluru.

  4. Documented history · 1324

    Nearly all of the Telugu country had come under Muslim rule by 1324 AD Eluru was captured by the Kakatiyas and then became a part of the Kalinga Empire until 1471 AD.

  5. Documented history

    Their capital was Vengi near Eluru and their dynasty lasted around 500 years from the seventh century until 1130 AD, when the Vengi kingdom merged with the Chola empire.

Current public leadership

  • Y.Sai Sreekanth

    Municipal Commissioner of Eluru Municipal Corporation.

  • Shaik Noorjahan

    Mayor of Eluru Municipal Corporation.

  • Chintamaneni Prabhakar

    Denduluru MLA whose daughter Navya Sri is in the race for the Eluru Zilla Parishad chairperson post.

People associated with this place

  • Naga Shourya

    Indian film actor, producer, and writer born in Eluru who works in Telugu cinema.

  • Mothey Vedakumari

    Politician born in Andhra Pradesh/Eluru region.

  • Silk Smitha

    Notable personality from Eluru who made significant contributions to Indian film and arts.

  • L. V. Prasad

    Notable personality from Eluru who contributed to Indian film and arts.

  • Sekhar Kammula

    Notable personality from Eluru who contributed to Indian film and arts.

Historical figures

  • Devavarman

    First known king of the Salankayanas, who recorded performing the Ashvamedha sacrifice in Eluru.

  • Prataparudra II

    His defeat and capture in 1323 AD led to the annexation of the region including Eluru.

  • Mahatma Gandhi

    Visited Eluru in 1921 to promote nationalism and inaugurated the Gandhi Andhra Jateeya Mahavidyalayam.

  • Bhagya Reddy Varma

    Chaired the First Andhra Desa Panchama Conference and toured Eluru for the Dalit movement.

  • B. R. Ambedkar

    Visited Eluru in 1944 during his tour of Andhra Pradesh, inspiring the local Dalit community.

Local business and employers

  • ASRAM Medical College

    Notable educational institution contributing to Eluru's educational landscape.

  • Sir C.R. Reddy Educational Institutions

    Notable educational institution in Eluru.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Eluru, in brief

Eluru is a city and the district headquarters of Eluru district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Tammileru River in the southeastern part of the state, the city has a population of 218,020 according to the provided statistics, while the Eluru Urban Development Authority encompasses a population of around 2,760,160.

Ancient roots and strategic waters

Historically known as Helapuri and later as Ellore under British administration, the settlement rests in the Krishna River Delta region. The surrounding landscape is characterized by fertile agricultural lands intersected by various rivers and canals. Kolleru Lake, recognized as one of the largest inland freshwater lakes in India, lies within a few kilometers of the municipal boundaries.

Daily commerce and regional movement

Positioned on the Golden Quadrilateral, Eluru functions as an active trade hub linked by road, rail, and airways. Daily movement centers around commerce in fresh water fish, lemon, rice, oilseeds, tobacco, and sugar. Artisans and manufacturers in the city produce textiles, leather goods, and pile carpets, maintaining a long-standing reputation for regional craftsmanship and trade.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eluru

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01 · Q&A

Where is Eluru located and what are its coordinates?

Eluru is situated in India at geographic coordinates 16.7131, 81.1044, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Eluru?

Eluru has a recorded population of approximately 218,020 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Eluru?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Eluru include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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