Rajahmundry
| Rajamahendravaram | |
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| City | |
A train moving inside Rail cum Road Bridge
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| Nickname(s): Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh | |
 
Rajamahendravaram
Location of Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh
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| Coordinates: 16.98°N 81.78°ECoordinates: 16.98°N 81.78°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Coastal Andhra |
| District | East Godavari |
| Founded by | Rajaraja Narendra |
| Government | |
| • Body | Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation |
| Area[1] | |
| • City | 164.23 km2 (63.41 sq mi) |
| • Metro[2] | 164.23 km2 (63.41 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 3 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1][3] | |
| • City | 540,825 |
| • Rank | 108th (India) 5th (Andhra Pradesh) |
| • Metro[4] | 678,199 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 533 1xx |
| Telephone code | +91-883 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 05 |
| Website | rajahmundry |
Rajamahendravaram, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh located on the banks of the Godavari River in East Godavari district.[5] It is a municipal corporation and also the headquarters of both Rajahmundry Rural and Rajahmundry Urban mandals,[6]administered under Rajahmundry revenue division.[7] As of 2018 census, it is the fifth most populous city in the state, with a population of 540,825.[8]
The city is known for its historic traditional, cultural, agricultural and economic backgrounds[9] and hence, it is known as the Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh. One of the longest road cum rail bridges across Godavari River, connects the city with the town of Kovvur.[10] The Kotilingeswar Ghat temple on the banks of Godavari river is one of fifty five Shakti Peethas.[11]
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Etymology[edit]
Rajahmundry in its earlier days was called Rajamahendravaram, derived from the Sanskrit name Rajamahendrapuram (The city of King Mahendra).[2] During the British colonial era it was referred to as Rajahmundry. On 10 October 2015, the state government of Andhra Pradesh officially renamed the city with its original name, Rajamahendravaram.[12]