In this article, we provide comprehensive information about the geography, history, population, and top tourist destinations of Rajahmundry. Rajahmundry, officially known as Rajamahendravaram, is a prominent city in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is famously referred to as the “Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh” due to its rich history, literature, and cultural heritage.
| About: | Rajahmahendravaram Town is the largest town in East Godavari and serves as a Divisional Headquarters. The Howrah-Madras railway line runs through the town, featuring two railway stations: “GODAVARI” and “RAJAHMUNDRY.” The Road-cum-Rail Bridge over the Godavari River, which connects Kovvur and Rajahmundry, is regarded as an engineering marvel and is the second-largest of its kind in Asia. The town is well-connected to all parts of the state via motorable roads. Rajahmundry was the first city in the East Godavari District to achieve Corporation status. With a population of around 300,000, it is situated on the left bank of the Godavari River, along National Highway, approximately 560 km from Madras and 520 km from Hyderabad. This ancient town, which has been a hub of rich literary activity since at least 918 A.D., also plays a significant role as a commercial center. The city is renowned for its floriculture, history, culture, agriculture, economy, tourism, and heritage, earning it the title of the “Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh.” |
| History: | The greatness and celebrity of Rajahmundry as the seat of learning and culture and center of religious and political activities, the meeting place of scholars, poets, learned men, dancers and musicians, that commenced in the days of Vijayaditya Ammaraja–II and his half-brother prince Danamava, reached its zenith in the reign of Rajaraja Narendra and continued till the days of the fall of the Reddy dynasty in the middle of the Fifteenth Century, survives to this day though in a lesser degree. Rajahmundry or Rajamahendravaram as it was called in those days as though all these maintained its high reputation and glory as the seat of Andhra learning and culture. The British used Rajahmundry as “Head Quarters” of Godavari District but subsequently the seat of administration was shifted to Kakinada and the District named as East Godavari. This historical town has been subjected to the process of continuous remodeling through the ages.The variety of its present form is the result of forces which dominated during the successive periods of its history. One can find the motives of town builders, from emperors to sub dividers, reflected in the design they have stamped upon the town. |
| Geography: | Rajahmundry is located at 16.98°N 81.78°E. with an average elevation of 14 metres (46 ft). It is geographically located at centre of Godavari Districts. There is paddy, sugarcane and various varieties of flowers cultivation in the area. River Godavari flows through the west of Rajahmundry. The Rajahmundry traps, part of the Deccan Traps, are located on the Godavari river and are of particular interest to geologists. |
| Country : | India |
| State: | Andhra Pradesh |
| Region: | Coastal Andhra |
| District: | East Godavari |
| Language: | Telugu |
| Population: | 476,873 (2011, Metro) |
| Literacy rate: | Average literacy rate of Rajahmundry city is 84.12 percent of which male and female literacy was 87.91 and 80.45 percent. |
| Major Attractions to Visit: | Godavari River and Pushkar Ghat ISKCON Temple Rajahmundry Sir Arthur Cotton Museum Dowleswaram Barrage Papi Hills (Papi Kondalu) Kadiyapulanka (Nursery Village) Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple (Pattiseema) Rallabandi Subbarao Government Museum Markandeya Temple Gowthami Ghat Maredumilli Forests Korukonda Hill Temple Kotilingeshwara Temple Damerla Rama Rao Art Gallery Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Annavaram, nearby). |
