Konaseema is a group of islands between the tributaries of the

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and

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located in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of

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in southern

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. It is nicknamed "God's own creation" due to similarities with the Kerala backwaters.

Geography

The Godavari delta is surrounded by the tributaries of Vruddha Godavari, Vasishta Godavari, Gautami and Nilarevu rivers. After crossing the city of

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, the Godavari River bifurcates into two

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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 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. Dindi is known for its virgin backwaters. It features palm-fringed lakes, canals and lagoons dotting the coconut groves. Dindi 80 kilometers from

. There are two resorts in Dindi which are constructed on the banks of

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river.

Economy

This region is mostly known for its

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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: * Ainavilli * Antarvedi * Ryali * Gudapalli * Mandapalli * Vadapalli * Appanapalli * Muramalla * Palivela * Vanapalli

References

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Geography

Dindi

Economy

Pilgrim Places

See also

References