Cumbum, Andhra Pradesh

Cumbum
Cumbum Lake
Cumbum
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 15°34′00″N 79°07′00″E / 15.5667°N 79.1167°E / 15.5667; 79.1167
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictMarkapuram
MandalCumbum
Area
 • Total
8.81 km2 (3.40 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
15,169
 • Density1,720/km2 (4,460/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
523333
Telephone code+91–8406
Vehicle registrationAP

Cumbum, natively spelt as Kambham, is a census town in Markapuram district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Cumbum mandal in Markapur revenue division. It was a part of Kurnool district before it was merged into Prakasam district. It is now part of Markapuram district.