Konaseema is a group of islands between the tributaries of the
Godavari River and
Bay of Bengal
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located in
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of
Andhra Pradesh
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in southern
India
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. It is nicknamed "Gods Own Creation" due to similarities with the
Kerala backwaters
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.
Geography
The Godavari delta is surrounded by the tributaries of Vruddha Godavari, Vasishta Godavari, Gautami and Nilarevu rivers.
After crossing the city of
Rajahmundry
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, the Godavari River bifurcates into two
distributaries
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, the Vruddha Gautami (Gautami Godavari) and the Vasishta Godavari, which then further splits into the Gautami and the Nilarevu. Similarly, the Vasishta splits into two branches, the Vasishta and the Vainateya. These branches form a delta 170 km (105 mi) long along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. This delta makes up the Konaseema region.
Amalapuram
Amalapuram is a town in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the district headquarters and the largest town of Konaseema district. It is the mandal and divisional headquarters of Amalapuram mandal and Amalapuram revenue division respectivel ...
is the largest town in Konaseema, followed by
Razole,
Ravulapalem,
Kothapeta, and
Mummidivaram.
The arched entrance to the Konaseema region was intended to complement the natural colors of the region's land and plant life.
Dindi
Dindi is a region within the Konaaseema islands which borders the region of
Ramarajulanka
Ramarajulanka is a village located in East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of and tenth ...
.
Dindi is known for its virgin backwaters. It features palm-fringed lakes, canals and lagoons dotting the coconut groves. Dindi 80 kilometers from
Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry, officially known as Rajamahendravaram, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and District headquarters of East Godavari district. It is the sixth most populated city in the state. During British rule, the District of Rajah ...
.
There are two resorts in
Dindi
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which are constructed on the banks of
Godavari
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river.
Economy
This region is mostly known for its
coconut trees and
paddy fields.
Coconuts grown in Konaseema are widely exported to various places in India.
Pilgrim Places
Konaseema has many ancient pilgrim places. Some of them include:
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Ainavilli
Ainavilli is a village in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India
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Antarvedi
Godawari river has two arms at the end where it meets Bay of Bengal at Yenar and Antarvedi, or Antarvedipalem, and yenar is a village in the Sakhinetipalle mandal, or tehsil, located in the Konaseema district of the Andhra Pradesh state in ...
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Ryali
Ryali is a village in Konaseema district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Atreyapuram Mandal of Amalapuram revenue division. And it is one of the most popular tourist spots in AP
Culture
Jagan Mohini Kesava temple - t ...
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Gudapalli
* Mandapalli
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Vadapalli
Vadapalle is a village in Konaseema district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of and te ...
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Appanapalli
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Muramalla
The village Muramalla is a major panchayat located in the I. Polavaram Mandal of the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-larg ...
* Palivela
* Vanapalli
See also
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Coastal Andhra
Coastal Andhra (South costal Andhra) also known as Kostha Andhra is a region in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Vijayawada is the largest city in this region. It was part of Madras State before 1953 and Andhra State from 1953 to 1956. ...
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APTDC
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Ramarajulanka
Ramarajulanka is a village located in East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of and tenth ...
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Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry, officially known as Rajamahendravaram, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and District headquarters of East Godavari district. It is the sixth most populated city in the state. During British rule, the District of Rajah ...
References
Godavari River
Bay of Bengal
Coastal Andhra
Geography of Konaseema district
Kakinada
Godavari basin
Sub regions of Andhra Pradesh
River deltas of Asia
Islands of Andhra Pradesh
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