33-769: Yerrakaluvaa is a river that forms boundary between Khammam district of Telangana and West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh . The area is often affected by floods. Many villages every year lose their crops to floods and many families lose everything. This river and nearby Kolleru lake drain into the Upputeru river before joining the Bay of Bengal near Mogultur in the West Godavari district. Yerrakalva passes near Konguvarigudem village in Jangareddigudem mandal of West Godavari district. Yerra Kaluva Reservoir
66-742: 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
99-530: A new taluk with Sathupalli as headquarters was carved out from Madhira and Kothagudem taluks. In the year 1976 three new taluks were formed viz., Tirumalayapalem , Aswaraopeta and Manuguru by bifurcating Khammam, Kothagudem and Burgampadu taluks respectively. In the year 1985, following the introduction of the mandal system, the district has been divided into 46 mandals, under four Revenue Divisions – Khammam, Kothagudem, Paloncha and Bhadrachalam. On 2 June 2014, Khammam together with nine other districts became
132-408: 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
165-554: 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
198-599: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in India is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Khammam district Khammam district is a district in the eastern region of the Indian state of Telangana . The city of Khammam is the district headquarters. The district shares boundaries with Suryapet , Mahabubabad , Bhadradri districts and with Eluru and NTR districts. Paleolithic man probably roamed around
231-530: Is surrounded by Suryapet district and Mahabubabad district to the west, Bhadradri Kothagudem district to the east, NTR district to the south and east, and Eluru district to the east. As of 2011 Census of India , the district has a population of 1,401,639. Mahabubabad has a sex ratio of 1005 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 65.95%. 139,614 (9.96%) were under 6 years of age. 316,828 (22.60%) lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 279,319 (19.93%) and 199,342 (14.22%) of
264-611: 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 ,
297-511: 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
330-570: 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
363-599: 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
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#1732786777192396-533: 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
429-675: The Indian government named Khammam one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the districts in Telangana currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). West Godavari The West Godavari district is a coastal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh with an administrative headquarters in Bhimavaram . As of
462-725: 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
495-646: The areas of lower Godavari valley and the surroundings of Wyra , Sathupalli Taluks in the district. Prehistoric rock paintings were found near Neeladri konda near Lankapalli of Sathupalli Taluk. Megalithic site on the campus of Government Degree college in Khammam has yielded pottery and skeletal remains. Kistapuram of the district were rich in Megalithic cultural remnants explored and discovered. The southern parts of Khammam district flourished as famous Buddhist centers along with Amaravathi and Vijayapuri along
528-639: 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
561-619: 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
594-595: 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
627-448: 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
660-502: 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
693-601: 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
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#1732786777192726-548: 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
759-477: 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
792-477: The left main canal and 1,012 ha on the right. Up to 2.18 km of the right main canal were provided as irrigation facilities prior to AIBP assistance. As of March 2010 the irrigation potential was 8095 ha from Kongulagudem project to Nandamuru Aqueduct 16°44′N 81°05′E / 16.733°N 81.083°E / 16.733; 81.083 This article about a location in Andhra Pradesh
825-460: 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
858-699: 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
891-565: The new state of Telangana , which was separated from Andhra Pradesh. On 11 July 2014, the Lok Sabha approved a bill transferring seven mandals of Khammam district (Kukunoor, Velairpadu, Bhurgampadu, Chintoor, Kunavaram, Vararamachandrapuram and Bhadrachalam) back to Andhra Pradesh, in order to facilitate the Polavaram Irrigation project . Khammam district occupies an area of 4,361 square kilometres (1,684 sq mi). It
924-646: The population respectively. At the time of the 2011 census, 83.09% of the population spoke Telugu , 10.21% Lambadi and 5.54% Urdu as their first language. The district has two revenue divisions of Kallur and Khammam. These are sub-divided into 21 mandals . V.P. Gautham is the present collector of the district. The mandals of Chinturu, Kunavaram , Nellipaka and Vararamachandrapuram were added to East Godavari district based on Polavaram ordinance. The list of 21 mandals in Khammam district under 2 revenue divisions are: Khammam district comprises 5 Assembly constituencies and 1 Lok Sabha constituency. In 2006
957-516: The rivulets Munneru , Wyra and Murredu. Important Buddhist sites in the district are Nelakondapalli and Mudigonda Khammam town which was the seat of Taluk Administration was a part of the larger Warangal district, till 1 October 1953. Six taluks of the Warangal district viz., Khammam, Madhira , Yellandu , Paloncha , Kothagudem and Burgampadu were carved out as a new district with Khammam as headquarters. On 1 November 1956, Hyderabad state
990-420: 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
1023-416: 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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1056-594: Was constructed in 1976. The Yerrakalva Reservoir Project consisted of an earthen dam formed across the river. The ayacut proposed to be irrigated by this project is 9,996 ha benefiting 22 villages in Jangareddigudem, Kamavarapukota, Dwaraka Tirumala, Nallajerla and Tadepalligudem mandals. Flood moderation is provided for safeguarding about 8,094 ha of fertile lands between Anantapalli and Nandamuru Aqueduct. The project components are: The contemplated protected lands under this project included 9,996 ha. 2,023 ha on
1089-418: Was dissolved, and Khammam district became part of Andhra Pradesh. In 1959, Bhadrachalam revenue division consisting of Bhadrachalam and Nuguru Venkatapuram Taluks of East Godavari district , which were on the other side of the river Godavari were merged into Khammam on grounds of geographical contiguity and administrative viability. Aswaraopeta was also part of West Godavari District up to 1959. In 1973
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