Chinthalapalem is a small village near Tangutur in Prakasam district. It is located on the left bank of Paleru river. Agriculture is the major source of income. Tobacco is the major crop.
Village history: Golconda Nawab Ibrahim Malik gave this village as an Enam to Kandukuri Rudra Kavi, renowned poet at his court. You can find his descendents in the village. Their house is located near Ramalayam in the village.
Village name: Chinthalapalem
Population: 3,000
Religious places: Hanuman statue & Ramalayam
MPTC: Nandanavanam
Mandal name: Zarugumalli
Neighbouring villages: Davagudur, Paletipadu, Nandanavanam, Zarugumalli, Panguluripalem & Ramanathapuram.
Major political parties: Telugu Desam & Congress Party
Famous personalities:
1. Nalamothu Chenchurama Naidu (Cabinet minister 1967-71)
2. Nalluri Prasada Rao (Radiologist in Guntur)
3. Kandukuri Rudrakavi – Poet at the court of Ibrahim Qutub Shah.