CHIRALA
Bapatla District · Andhra Pradesh · PIN 523155
A coastal handloom town on the Bay of Bengal — home of the Kuppadam saree, the 1919–21 Chirala-Perala Sathyagraha, and generations of weavers.
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One of coastal Andhra's oldest weaving towns
Chirala sits on the Bay of Bengal coast in Bapatla district, about 17 km from Bapatla town and 83 km from Guntur. It's known nationally for two things: a handloom and saree-weaving tradition that stretches back generations, and the Chirala-Perala Sathyagraha of 1919–21 — one of coastal Andhra's most remarkable acts of collective civil disobedience. This site brings together verified history, culture, travel, and civic information in one place, in English and Telugu.
History & the Sathyagraha
How a municipal tax dispute became a defining moment of the freedom movement in Andhra.
Read the historyHandloom & culture
The Kuppadam saree, the weaving communities behind it, and the festivals of the town.
Explore culturePlaces & travel
Beaches, nearby towns, and how to get to Chirala by rail and road.
Plan your tripCivic directory
Municipal contacts, wards, education, and emergency numbers for residents.
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