Penugonda, officially known as Vasavi Penugonda is a historic town in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh known as the birthplace of the goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari.
Narasapuram to Nidadavolu main line passes through Penugonda. It is the junction for the people to go to Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Palakollu, Pekeru, Tanuku, and Bhimavaram.
North Peravali Mandal, South Achanta mandal and Poduru mandal, East Godavari River, West Iragavaram mandal and Penumantra mandal sharing boundaries with Vasavi Penugonda.
Penugonda name originates from Telugu, traditionally associated with the concept of a "big" or "ancient" hill/abode ("Penu" - big/great; "Gonda/Konda" - hill/abode), linked to myths of saints performing penance.
On 31st December 2025 Penugonda has officially renamed as Vasavi Penugonda by the Government of Andhra Pradesh because it is the birthplace of the goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari.
Census of India, Penugonda had a population of 16038. The total population constitute, 7857 males and 8181 females with a sex ratio of 1041 females per 1000 males. 1377 children are in the age group of 0âÂÂ6 years, with sex ratio of 1046 females per 1000 males. The average literacy rate stands at 82.50%. Penugonda mandal population of 69857.
Penugonda mandal is one of the mandal in West Godavari district. Under Penugonda there are 14 villages and total it is known as Penugonda Mandal.
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Penugonda bus station.
Tanuku = 20kms Palakollu = 17kms