39-525: Bhimavaram is a city and headquarters of West Godavari district of the Andhra Pradesh state of India . It is the administrative headquarters of Bhimavaram mandal in Bhimavaram revenue division . It is a part of Eluru Urban Development Authority . As of 2011 census , it is the most populous urban area in the district with a population of 163,875. It is one of the major pilgrimage centers in
78-742: A fishing harbor in Narsapuram in September 2021. The primary and secondary schools are maintained by the government under the state's School Education Department of the state, supplemented by private institutions. According to the school information report for the 2015–16 academic year, there are a total of 4,408 schools. They include 19 government, 2,664 mandal and zilla parishads, 1 residential schools, 1,344 private schools, 3 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), 208 municipal schools, and 169 other types of schools. The total number of students enrolled in primary, upper primary, and high schools within
117-487: A legend, in around 890–918 AD, an Eastern Chalukya king named Chalukya Bheema built a Siva temple and laid the foundation to this town. It was originally called "Bhimapuram", but the name gradually changed to "Bhimavaram"; "puram" refers to a dwelling place while "varam" means an endowment in Telugu. An alternative explanation is, that the sound va (labiodental) is preferred to ba, pa (labials) in colloquial language and over
156-476: A period of time tend to shift from pa to va. Hence "varam" from "puram". As of 2011 census of India , the town had a population of 142,184. The total population constitutes 70,066 males and 72,214 females—a sex ratio of 1031 females per 1000 males. 12,157 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 6,149 are boys and 6,008 are girls—a ratio of 977 girls per 1000 boys. The average literacy rate stands at 83.41% with 108,535 literates, significantly higher than
195-408: A population density of 509/km (1,320/sq mi), which is the fourth-most densely populated district in the state. Its population growth rate between 2001–2011 was 3.45%. West Godavari has a sex ratio of 1004 females for every 1000 males and stands at the eighth position. It has the highest literacy rate among all Andhra Pradesh districts with 26,52,389 (74.63%) literate residents. 20.6% of
234-558: A total road length of 201.60 km (125.27 mi). It is well connected with other places in the country by national highways . NH 216 passes through the town. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Bhimavaram bus station . Bhimavaram Junction railway station is classified as 'NSG-4' in South Central Railway zone . The Gudivada–Bhimavaram section connects it with Howrah-Chennai main line . Bhimavaram Town railway station
273-506: Is Rajahmundry Airport , which is 80 km away. Bhimavaram is located at distance of 120 km from Vijayawada , 265 km from Visakhapatnam and 400 km from Hyderabad . Bhimavaram is famous for: Many people from the city have become notable in the Telugu cinema industry such as: Other notable personalities include: in science, Primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided, and private schools of
312-554: Is ₹ 45,963 crore (US$ 5.5 billion) and it contributes 8.8% to the gross state domestic product . For the FY 2013–14, the per capita income at current prices was ₹ 86,974 (US$ 1,000). Paddy , banana , sugarcane , and coconut are the main agricultural products cultivated in the district. The agriculture sector contributes ₹ 18,385 crore (US$ 2.2 billion), industries contribute ₹ 7,086 crore (US$ 850 million), and services contribute ₹ 20,491 crore (US$ 2.5 billion) to
351-487: Is aiming to develop this airport to international standards. To facilitate trade, connectivity, socio-economic development and tourism in the state , the airport has been undergoing stages of expansion since the Airports Authority of India (AAI) first drafted the plan for future development of the airport in 2007. The present state of the airport will not be able to cope with the rising traffic and demands in
390-611: Is the largest city of the district with many destinations having Buddhists and archeological importance, such as the Guntupalli Caves , one of the top 30 Indian heritage sites, near the city. Eluru hosts a 74-foot high Buddha statue in the heart of the city. Some of the religious destinations include Dwaraka Tirumala , known by the name of Chinna Tirumala , Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema , and Pancharama Kshetras of Palakollu and Bhimavaram . Other tourist destinations of importance are Perupalem Beach at Narasapuram ,
429-521: Is the regional centre for higher education and is known for its specialized health services. It has many major retail brand shops. Its urban agglomeration covers Bhimavaram Municipality, partly out growths of Rayalam (rural) and Chinamiram. It has an area of 26.14 km (10.09 sq mi). Trace of Bhimavaram Municipality Evolution: Bhimavaram assembly constituency is a legislative assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh . The town has
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#1732787564082468-612: Is well-connected with daily trains to major cities like Vijayawada , Visakhapatnam , Tirupathi , Bengaluru , Chennai , Nellore , Hyderabad . Almost all the trains passing through the Junction pass through the town station and vice versa. There are as many as 2,69,137 vehicle owners are licensed according to transport officials in the town. Out of this, about 13,064 are autos, 1236 school buses, 9908 lorries, 11,129 cars, 2,04,728 motorbikes, 2,833 three-wheelers, 15 car travels, and 5 bus travel vehicles. The nearest airport to Bhimavaram
507-574: The 2011 Census of India , the West Godavari district has a population of 3,936,966 with 1,091,525 households, which is the 11th most populous district in the state. The district's population is approximately equal to the population of Croatia and the American state of Oklahoma . In Andhra Pradesh, the West Godavari district is the 19th largest in terms of area with an area of 7,742 km (2,989 sq mi) (before bifurcation) and has
546-570: The 2011 Census of India , the district has an area of 2,178 km (841 sq mi) and a population of 1,779,935. It is bounded by the Krishna district and Bay of Bengal to the south, East Godavari district to the east, and Eluru district , Kolleru Lake and Upputeru Drain to the northwest. The Eastern Chalukyas ruled coastal Andhra Pradesh from 700 to 1200 CE, with their capital in Vengi. Historical evidence of their rule has been found in
585-605: The ATR-72 and the De Haviland Canada Dash 8-Q400 . The AAI has extended the existing runway from 1,749 metres (5,738 ft) to 3,165 metres (10,384 ft) to enable landing of aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Airbus A321 , which was inaugurated by the former Minister of Civil Aviation , Suresh Prabhu , on 12 February 2019. Approximately, 800 acres have been acquired for this expansion. The government
624-457: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) in February 2007 for modernising the airport. Works on a new terminal building to accommodate 150 passengers and an Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower were completed in 2011 at a cost of ₹ 38 crore (US$ 4.6 million). The terminal was inaugurated on 16 May 2012. Limited by the runway length, airlines operate smaller 70-seater turboprop aircraft like
663-599: The Godavari district was divided, Kakinada became the headquarters of East Godavari and Eluru became the headquarters of West Godavari . After the 4 April 2022 bifurcation for a separate Eluru district, Bhimavaram became the new headquarters of the West Godavari district. The district occupies an area of 7,742 km (2,989 sq mi). The district is bounded by the East Godavari district on
702-533: The Kolleru Lake (the largest fresh water lake in the country and a bird sanctuary ), Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage , and Havelock Bridge . The Government of Andhra Pradesh is keen on developing Rajahmundry Airport as an international airport to boost tourism, including helicopter tours over the Godavari districts. The Polavaram Project irrigation system is expected to become another tourist attraction for
741-725: The North, Eluru district on the Northwest, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on the Southeast, Krishna district on the Southwest. and Bay of Bengal on the south. The Godavari River flows on the east, while the Tammileru River and Kolleru Lake separate it from the Krishna district on the west. West Godavari is a flat region with a slightly slope along the rivers flowing eastward. The three rivers cutting through
780-554: The School Education Department of the state. The mediums of instruction followed by schools are English and Telugu. There are numerous higher educational institutions in and around Bhimavaram. Some of the renowned institutions are: West Godavari district The West Godavari district is a coastal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh with an administrative headquarters in Bhimavaram . As of
819-421: The current capacity of the existing terminal, thus, making it possible for the airport to achieve the target of converting into an international airport. For improving trade, like the export of flowers and aqua products from Rajamahendravaram and adjoining regions, a cargo terminal will also be established within the area of the new terminal. An additional 17,000 sq.m. will also be acquired for further expansion in
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#1732787564082858-639: The district are the Godavari (after which the district is named), the Yerrakaluva , and the Tammileru . Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage , Eluru Canal, Vijayarai Anicut, Tammileru, Jalleru, and the Yerrakaluva reservoirs are the major sources of irrigation. The region has a tropical climate similar to the rest of the Coastal Andhra region. The summers (March–June) are very hot and dry, while
897-619: The district is 1,229 km (764 mi). The district relies mostly on public transport, such as buses of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation . Most of the major national highways, like NH216 and NH165 , pass through towns in the district. The South Central Railway division of Indian Railways operates many passenger routes and freight transport through the district. The Howrah-Chennai main line , Vijayawada–Nidadavolu loop line , and Bhimavaram–Narasapuram branch lines are
936-595: The district offices and regional offices were centralised in Eluru . During the Madras Presidency in 1823, the District of Rajahmundry was created. It was reorganised in 1859 and bifurcated into the Godavari and Krishna districts. During British rule, Rajahmundry was the headquarters of Godavari district, which was further bifurcated into the East Godavari and West Godavari districts in 1925. When
975-416: The district was 522,793 during the 2015-16 school year. Rajahmundry Airport Rajahmundry Airport ( IATA : RJA , ICAO : VORY ) is a domestic airport serving the city of Rajamahendravaram , Andhra Pradesh , India . It is located at Madhurapudi, 16 km (9.9 mi) north from the city centre, on National Highway 516E . Before modernisation, it was used by Vayudoot . It is heavily used by
1014-448: The district's population lives in urban areas. After bifurcation, the district had a population of 1,779,935, with a sex ratio of 1002 females to 1000 males. 468,924 (26.35%) of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 289,195 (16.25%) and 15,670 (0.88%) of the population respectively. Telugu was the predominant language, spoken by 98.67% of the population. The gross district domestic product
1053-502: The district. Narasapuram (Lok Sabha constituency) Narasapuram Lok Sabha constituency presently comprises the following Legislative Assembly segments: The new West Godavari district has three revenue divisions in Bhimavaram , Tadepalligudem and Narasapuram . These revenue divisions divide the district into 20 mandals . These 20 mandals consists of 296 Revenue villages , 6 municipalities ( Narasapuram , Palakollu , Tadepalligudem , Tanuku , and Bhimavaram, Akiveedu. Before
1092-601: The district. Shrimp production is also a main activity along with fish farming . The woolen pile carpet industry in Eluru produces eco-friendly carpets from exported wool. Telugu is the most widely spoken language. The Vedas, which have oral heritage recognition by UNESCO , are taught at the Sri Venkateswara Veda Patasala of the district's Bhimavaram village. The district is well known for its wool-pile carpets and hand woven products. Eluru
1131-548: The formation of mandals, the district was administered through a system of talukas. In 1978, the number of talukas in the West Godavari district increased from 8 to 19. In 1985, the 19 talukas were divided into 46 mandals. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014 , merged two mandals from Telangana into the West Godavari District for unified governance over the Polavaram Project , increasing
1170-466: The future. After the runway extended to its present length in 2019, the airport has been proposed to be upgraded to international standards. The existing terminal was proposed to be small in area, in order to leave space for a larger terminal for serving the future requirements. In December 2023, the Minister of Civil Aviation , Jyotiraditya Scindia , laid the foundation stone for the construction of
1209-477: The gross district domestic product. The major products contributing to the gross value added of the district from agriculture and allied services are the previously listed agricultural products, as well as milk , meat , and fisheries . The gross value added to the industrial and service sector is contributed from construction , electricity , manufacturing , unorganised trade, and transport . Cashew nut , mango and tobacco are other important produce from
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1248-554: The helicopters of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and other government agencies for offshore oil exploration operations. The airport was constructed during the British era and is spread over an area of 1,214 acres (491 ha). It was served by Vayudoot between 1985 and 1994 and by VIF Airways in 1995. The Government of Andhra Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth ₹ 23 crore (equivalent to ₹ 69 crore or US$ 8.3 million in 2023) with
1287-508: The major lines and sections that provide rail connectivity in the district. The Kovvur - Bhadrachalam Railway line and Kotipalli - Narsapur Railway line are the major railway projects in the district. National Waterway 4 passes through the district and connects Puducherry with Kakinada and Rajahmundry via Tadepalligudem , Eluru . It has access to the Bay of Bengal at Narsapuram . The Andhra Pradesh state government began construction of
1326-699: The nearby villages of Pedavegi and Guntupalli (Jilakarragudem). Eluru then became a part of the Kalinga Empire until 1471 CE before conquest by the Gajapati Empire . In 1515 CE, Sri Krishna Deva Raya captured it. After the fall of the Vijayanagara Kingdom , it was ruled by the Qutb Shahi Dynasty 's Sultans of Golkonda. On 15 April 1925, the West Godavari District was formed with Bhimavaram as its headquarters, and all of
1365-452: The new passenger terminal building. The new terminal, to be developed by the AAI, at an estimated cost of ₹ 350 crore, will span an area of about 22,000 sq.m. It will have 28 check-in counters and four aerobridges for handling Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 type aircraft, and will be able to serve over 2,100 passengers during peak hours and 3 million passengers annually, which is ten times more than
1404-444: The state average of 73.00%. Its urban agglomeration population was 146,961. Bhimavaram is in the epicentre of the Godavari delta region. It is one of the principal trade centres of paddy in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Agriculture-based businesses like food processing, aqua culture, rice mills etc., are the chief sources of the town's revenue. It serves as a distribution centre as well as commercial centre to its hinterland. The town
1443-497: The state, which is home to Somaramam , one of the five great Pancharama Kshetras . Along with much of present-day coastal Andhra Pradesh, Bhimavaram was controlled by the Chola dynasty . Under Kulothunga Chola I , Bhimavaram was ruled by his sons who served as viceroys. Stone inscriptions have been found in the town dating from his reign ( c. 1096 C.E. ). The name Bhimavaram literally means "the gift of Bhima". According to
1482-420: The total mandals to 48. in 1971 Formed in 1985 Formed in 1985 wards Formation Year Population Population Population Population Population Population Populations There is one parliamentary and seven assembly constituencies in the district. The parliamentary constituency is Narsapuram (Lok Sabha constituency) The Assembly constituencies are: The total road length of state highways in
1521-416: The winters are much cooler. The temperatures in the summers often rise over 40 °C during the day. The rainy season (July–December) is considered the best time for tourist visits, as the fields are bright green with paddy crops, rivers are flowing with monsoon water, and climate is relatively cool. There are several large mensions scattered around the Godavari area that once belonged to zamindars . As of
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