Chandole

It is located at 16°01′N 80°37′E and 29 ft above sea level.

Velanadu is said to be 'an old name for Chandhavolu country' ( i.e, western part of Kistna delta)[6] The chieftains who ruled over Velanadu came to be known as Velanati Choda. They belong to Durjaya family. They claim their descent from illustrious Cholas of South India. They were subordinate allies of Chalukya-Cholas of South India and were entrusted with the responsibility of the governance of 'andhra' region which formed a part of Chola kingdom in 12 century AD. Their capital was Dhanadapura, the modern Chandolu. Chandolu inscriptions had thrown light on the details of the history of Telugu Chodas of Velanadu. According to poetical work 'Keyurabahucharitramu', the country enjoyed plenty and prosperity. The capital Dhanadapura (Chandolu) was a magnificent city with beautiful structures and opulent markets. It was comparable to the city of Kubera[7]. Sri Mallikarjuna Panditaradhyudu (1120-1180)'s 'Sivatatvasara' and Sri Palkuri Somanadha (12 or 13th century)'s 'Basava Purana' reflect the prosperity of Dhanadapura [8]. Sri Mallikarjuna Panditaradhyudu debated with Venerable Buddhist Scholars in the court of King Velanati Choda of Chandavolu kingdom[9]. There is a mound outside village which may have Buddhist remains[10]. Recently a 855-years-old Telugu inscription on a pillar by Kulotthunga Rajendra Choda, a velanti chief who ruled from Chandolu was rediscovered at Enikepadu, on the outskirts of Vijayawada by Dr. E Shivanagi [11]. The country between Tsandavolu and Tenali awaits an archeologist, for in almost every village there are inscriptions or copper plate grants not yet properly deciphered [12]. Rudra deva's son Ganapati overcame Velanadu chieftains is indicated by existence of an inscription of his at Chandhavolu, their Kingdom[13]. The village was the seat of Velanati Chodas in the 12th century, the most famous of whom was Rajendra Choda. It was a flourishing town during Choda times. It was also called as Dhandapura[14] or Tsandavole.[15] Many temples in the town of Chandolu were built during Eastern Chalukya, Choda and Kakatiya times.

Chandole gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[1] It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member.[19] The ward members are headed by a Sarpanch.[20]

As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has a total of 18 schools. These include 5 private, one other type and 12 Zilla Parishad/Mandal Parishad schools.[21]

Ancient Road

From Tsandavolu, roads go to Bapatla and Ponnur with a small branch to the lock at Intur and old trace of Madras road has an avenue of tree[22]. From Tsandavolu, the line of old Madras road goes south-west to Bapatla crossing a channel by a good bridge near Buddam. This channel and canal both enter back water close to Nizampatnam. In 1679, Mr. Streynsham Master earmarked that the proper name is Nyshampatnam[23].

Present Road

The village is connected with Ponnur, Tenali, Nizampatnam by road.[24]

• List of villages in Guntur district