Mudinepalli is a village in the Krishna district of the

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. Mudinepalli hosts nearly all species of Indian snakes, which can survive in this southern region of India.

Demographics

(according to the Census of India), the town had a population of . The population consists of males, females and children aged 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 77.85% with literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73%.

Etymology

Mudinepalli was formerly known as Mudi Naagula Palli. The village derives its name from the

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words ''mudi'' which means 'old', ''nāgá'' which means 'snake' (or 'cobra'), and ''palli'' which means 'village'. The name also relates to Nāgá Devatha, a

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