The
East Godavari District is located in the North Coastal part
of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The District boundaries
are Visakhapatnam, West Godavari, Khammam Districts and
Bay of Bengal.
The District is known as rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh with
lush paddy fields and coconut groves. It is also known as
another Kerala. East Godavari, it is the Rice Granary of
Andhra Pradesh, beckons tourists to have a glimpse of its
rich cultural heritage. Where the lush paddy fields swaying
in the breeze appear to dance in a celebration to life.
It is where soulful bhajans and holy shlokas herald the
dawn. Where the chirping birds and gurgling streams invite
you to the beautiful lakes and wild life sanctuaries. The
East Godavari district is having the area of 10,807 Sq Kms
with 5 Revenue divisions, 60 Revenue mandals and 1011 Grama
panchayats with a population of 48,72,622 as per 2001 provisional
census figures. The District Head Quarters, Kakinada is
famous for a sweet called Kotaiah’s KAJA.
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