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Bhimavaram At Glance - Pictures in clockwise direction
Mavullama deity, Someswara Swamy deity, Someswara swamy temple, Lush paddy fields,
Bull race, Rooster fights
(Pics courtesy - https://www.facebook.com/Bhimavaramthebranded)
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Bhimavaram is a City governed by its Municipal corporation
which comes under Bhimavaram Metropolitan Region in West Godavari district
of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.
As per provisional reports of Census India, Bhimavaram Metropolitan
comprising Bhimavaram city, Rayalam and Chinamiram villages.
Bhimavaram is also called as "Second Bardoli of
India". Mahatma Gandhi coined the name when he was visited the city
during the freedom movement in India.
It is also one of the sacred “Pancharama Kshetras” called as
“Somaramam”. Bhimavaram “Mavullamma Ammavari” temple is a very famous temple
and one of the richest temple in Andhra Pradesh.
It is the capital of Aqua culture in the state of Andhra
Pradesh and is very well known for its Prawn culture. It also received Town
of excellence awards from Central government of India for its significant contributions towards Nation's foreign
revenue.
It is also one of the important trade center for Paddy in
the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Bhimavaram city is economically well advanced and per capita
income is more than the State and Nation's average. Bhimavaram has been recognized as "Towns of Export Excellence - 2015" under seafood category and one among the 33 towns in the country. It also nominated for AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) project taken over by Central government of India. It is also a regional hub
for Higher Education, Specialized Health services, Commerce, Shopping and
Entertainment in the West Godavari district. It is also famous for its Traditional
fares, Rooster(Cock) fights, Bull races and Gambling during Sankarnti festive
season and hence the city is often referred as 'Los Vegas of A.P.'.
History:
Bhimavaram was controlled by the Chola Empire. Under
Kulothunga Chola I, Bhimavaram was ruled by his sons who served as viceroys.
Various stone inscriptions have been found in the city dating from his reign
(c. 1096 C.E.).
It was said that Chalukya Bheema from Eastern Chalukya
dynesty laid foundation and constructed a Siva temple that is present Gunupudi
Siva temple Somaramam in the year 890-810 A.D. It is one among the five Siva
temples called as Pancharamas.
Bhimavaram was the site of several protests during the Salt
Satyagraha Movement. It played a major role in the freedom movement, during the
rule of British empire in India. The taluka office in the Bhimavaram is a
witness of freedom movement since 1887.
To support Non-Cooperation movement all sectors of people
like Teachers, Lawyers, administrative staff who were working for British empire
pen down their services and also stopped paying taxes. After knowing this
Mr.Gandhi praised Bhimavaram as the "Second Bardoli" in his journal
"Harijan".
Mahatma Gandhi was very much moved after seeing the
generosity of the people during his
visit to the city in the year 1932. People were religiously donating their
fortunes to "Independence fund (Tilak Nidhi)" to support Freedom
movement. Mahatma then praised Bhimavaram as the land of "Supreme
Sacrifice". During Quit India movement on August 17, 1942 Police opened
fire to control the protestors at Taluka office, where few people were killed.
Historical places:
Somaramam (Pancharama Kshetram) Temple:
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Shiv ling appearing white on a full moon day
(Pics courtesy - https://www.facebook.com/Bhimavaramthebranded) |
This temple was Built during the 3rd century A.D. Here Lord
Shiva is known as Uma Someswara Swamy. The consort of Lord Uma Someswara Swamy
is Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavaru.
The Sivalinga at this place is established by
Lord Chandra (Moon God). Since it was built by Lord Chandra, Shivaling here
will change its colour according to Lunar aspect. At the time of Pournami (Full
Moon day) Shivaling will be in white colour and gradually loses its colour and
turns into black by Amavasya (No moon day).
Another unique thing here, is
that the temple of Goddess Annapurna was built on top of the Shiva temple, something
that cannot be seen anywhere in the country.
Mavullamma Temple:
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Sri Mavullama diety |
People
believe that Mavullamma Ammavaru as the incarnation of Goddess Mahakali. It is
believed that, in the year 1880, Goddess told about the place where she emerged
to Marella Machiraju, Grandhi Appanna in their dream. They searched for
and found the statue under a Pipal and Neem tree. From then prayers started in
a hut constructed around the statue. Later a new temple was constructed at
Sunday bazaar (5 Lantharla Sthambam). In 1910, the Goddess statue was partially
spoiled due to unexpected floods. In 1920, Sculpter Thathavoolu Naga
Bhushanacharyulu from the village Kaalla modified the statue. Ramakrishna
Paramahamsa and Gowthama Budha seated beside Goddess is another special
attraction in the temple.
Every year in the month of "Jyesta masa" (third
month of auspicious Telugu almanac calendar) on "Paadyami" (new
slender crescent moon day), devotees
celebrates festival which goes for nearly a month.
In January 2012, the goddess
was decorated with a gold saree
of 65 kg and ornaments. An estimated amount of 20 crores were
collected by “Swarna vastra nidhi”. Goddess have Trisula and Damarukam made of
16 kg gold. And also, having a gold crown.
Jain Temple:
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Jain Mandir - Bhimavaram
pic courtesy - facebook.com/bhimavaram.wgdt page |
Here the mulyankan is Nearly 118 cms high, black-colored
idol of Bhagawan Vimalnath in the Padmasana posture.This is a renovated temple
and the antiquity of the idol cannot be guessed. Its artistry reveals that it
is more than 1000 years old. While digging the land, this idol was found from
the hollow of the ground, nearly 85 years ago. This idol was installed in the
new temple under inspiration of Munishri Nandavijayji on the auspicious eighth
day of the month of Magh in the year 2021 of the Vikram era. On the fifteenth
day of the bright half of the month of Chaitra, a fair is held here every year.
Geography:
Bhimavaram city is located on the junction of Nidadavole –
Narasapuram and Vijayawada – Bhimavarm Broad Gauge section of the South Central
Railway. It also lies on Kathipudi - Pamarru National High Way NH.214.
It’s location on the Geographical sphere is at latitude
16.54 North and longitude 81.52 East
Climate:
Bhimavaram is located on the coastal belt and falls within
the hot humid region of the country. The climate of this region is generally
hot in summer with 45oC maximum and 18oC as minimum in the year. The average
rain fall records to 100cm. The air is humid throughout the year ranges from
45% to 55% in the afternoon. Storm and depressions originates in the Bay of
Bengal during the post monsoon season.
Demography:
Bhimavaram city has become an important commercial center especially due to exponential growth in Aqua culture in late 90's. Since then its started attracting people form its surrounding villages to migrate. This trend is mainly due to better
employment opportunities, better education facilities and health care facilities and as some critical state and central government offices are situated in the town.
Census - 2011 Statistics:
The following table shows the population growth over the decades in Bhimavaram:
The following table shows detail population statistics of Bhimavaram:
The following table shows the Ethnic groups and Religion-wise statistics of Bhimavaram:
The following table shows some figures and facts about Bhimavaram City at a glance.
Note: Some of the below information might be not up to date (2012 year data)
Administration and Politics
Bhimavaram Municipality:
Bhimavaram municipality was constituted in the year 1948 as third grade Municipality and up graded as Selection Grade in the year 2011.
The following table shows the progress of the Municipality over the period of time.
Bhimavaram Assembly constituency:
Below are the Bhimavaram Constituency details:
Elected members of Bhimavaram Assembly Constituency since 1952:
Narasapuram (Bhimavaram ) Parliament constituency:
Elected members of Narasapuram Parliament Constituency since 1957. Bhimavaram Assembly constituency falls under Narsapuram Parliament constituency.
Bhimavaram Mandal
The following are village and Panchayats in the Bhimavaram mandal.
- Anakoderu (village and panchayat)
- Annavaram (village and panchayat)
- Bethapudi (village and panchayat)
- Chinaamiram village and panchayat)
- Deyyalatippa (village and panchayat)
- Dirusumarru (village and panchayat)
- Dongapindi (village and panchayat)
- Gollavanitippa (village and panchayat)
- Goraganamudi (village and panchayat)
- Gutlapadu (village and panchayat)
- Jonnalagaruvu (village and panchayat)
- Komarada (village and panchayat)
- Komatitippa (village and panchayat)
- Kothapusalamarru (village and panchayat)
- Losari (village and panchayat)
- L.V.N. Puram (village and panchayat)
- Nagidipalem (village and panchayat)
- Narasimhapuram (village and panchayat)
- Pedagaruvu (village and panchayat)
- Pennada (village and panchayat)
- Rayalam (village and panchayat)
- Sriramapuram (Gunduvari Pet) (village and panchayat)
- Srungavruksham(village and major panchayat)
- Taderu (village and panchayat)
- Thokatippa (village and panchayat)
- Tundurru (village and panchayat)
- Vempa (village and panchayat)
- Yenamadurru (village and panchayat)
Bhimavaram municipality wards
Famous Personalities:
Famous Personalities from Bhimavaram and nearby villages:
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Sri Alluri Sita Rama Raju - Freedom fighter |
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Sri Adivi Bapi Raju - Poet |
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Sri Dantuluri Narayana Raju - Educationalist |
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Sri Dr. Y. Subba Rao - Medical Science |
Education:
Primary/High School and Junior College education:
In Bhimavaram the education system is of 10+2 system before joining under Graduation. First standard to Tenth standard classes are conducted by the School Education under the administration of the School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh and finally the Tenth Class (S.S.C.) Public examination at state level is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh. After this, two years of Intermediate Education under the administration of the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh.
Below are the list of High schools governed by Bhimavaram Municipality.
- A.R.K.R.Municipal High School
- Chinaranganipalem Municipal High School
- J.L.B. Municipal Girls High School
- P.S.M. Municipal Girls High School
- Padmabhushan Dr B.V.Raju Municipal High School
- S.U.S. Municipal High School
Below are the list of some of the High schools under Private sector.
- Abhyas Global School
- West Berry Global School
- St. Marrys High school
- Viswakavi High School
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans School
- Gowtham Modern school
- Bhashyam School
- Vishnu School
Below are the list of Junior Colleges under Government sector.
- Kasturiba Junior college
- R.R.D.S Junior college
Below are the list of prominent Junior Colleges under Private sector.
- Aditya Junior College
- Sri Chaitanya Junior College
- Narayana Junior College
- Nalanda Junior College
Higher Education:
After completing 10+2 education, students enrol in colleges with a higher education facility. Admission to professional graduation colleges in Bhimavaram, many of which are affiliated with either Andhra University or Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), is through the Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAM-CET).
Below are the list of some of the colleges offering higher education studies mentioned above
- Dantuluri Narayana Rao (D.N.R) Educational Institutions
- D.N.R Degree college
- D.N.R P.G College
- D.N.R College of Law
- D.N.R College of Education
- D.N.R College of Engineering and Technology
- Vishnu Educational Society
- Sri Vishnu College of Engineering for Women
- Sri Vishnu Institute of Technology
- Sri Vishnu Dental College
- Sri Vishnu College of Pharmacy
- Padmasri Dr. B.V.Raju Institute of Computer Education
- K.G.R.L College (Degree and P.G. Courses)
- Dr C.S.N College (Degree and P.G. Courses)
- S.R.K.R Engineering College
- Bhimavaram Institute of Technology
- Chaitanya Engineering College
- Grandhi Varalakshmi Venkatarao Institute of Technology
- Mentey Padmanabham College of Engineering and Technology
- Sri Vatsavai Krishnam Raju College of Engineering and Technology
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D.N.R Education Institutes |
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S.R.K.R Engineering College |
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Vishnu Education Institutes |
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Vishnu Education Institutes |
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West Berry Global School |
Economy:
The Bhimavaram city is located in the middle of the Godavari Delta region and is Agro & Aqua based economy. It is one of the important trade centre of Paddy in Andhra Pradesh. The Agro base industries like food processing, Prawn Culture, Rice Mills etc., are the main industries. The city serves as distribution center as well as commercial center, to its hinterland. The city becomes the regional center for higher education and specialized health services.
Bhimavaram has been recognized as "Towns of Export Excellence" under seafood category and one among the 33 towns in the country. Total estimated exports are worth more than INR 10000 crores.
Bhimavaram Municipality - Budget
Bhimavaram Municipality Budget 2012-13 - High Level Summary:
Bhimavaram Municipality Budget 2012-13 - Income Details:
Bhimavaram Municipality Budget 2012-13 - Expenses Details:
Bhimavaram Constituency Productivity Details:
- Delta Paper Mills
- Agro Industries
- Marine Industries
- Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
- MPEDA - E.U. Approved Marine Plants
- Ananda Foods
- Jagadeesh Marine Exports
- R V R Marine Products Ltd
- R D R Exports
- R D R Exports Unit 2
- Sandya Marines Ltd
- Sandhya Marine Ltd Unit 2
- Blue Park Sea Foods
- Uniloids BioScience Private Limited
- Hari Priya Marine Exports Private Limited
- Universal Cold Storage Limited
- Suryamitra Exim Private Limited
- Asvini Fisheries Private Limited
- Jayalakshmi Seafoods Pvt Ltd (Unit-II)
- Wellcome Fisheries Ltd
- Kader Exports Pvt Ltd
- Food Processing Units
- Poultry
- Real Estates
- Bhimavaram Agricultural Market yard
- Krushi Vignyana Kendram
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Ananda Group of companies - Marine Processing Plant |
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Jagadish Group of Companies - Marine Processing Plant |
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NetEnrcih - U.S California based Software development company |
Health Care:
Some of the best hospitals in the
State are situated in Bhimavaram and providing advanced healthcare services.
MGMCRI (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
Cancer Research Institute) is conducting state of the art research institution
on Cancer related studies. Bhimavaram hospitals & Varma hospitals are well
known hospitals under private sector. Dr. M R Raju who is the founder of this institution
is an internationally known scientist in the area of radiation and cancer. He
has published more than 125 research papers and is the author of the book
"Heavy Particle radiotherapy" published by the Academic Press.
Government hospital, Bhimavaram
hospitals and Varma hospitals are other institutes offering high quality
healthcare services.(General Medicine, General Surgery & Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Gynecology
and obstetrics, Pediatrics & Neonatalogy, Orthopedics, Radiology, ENT, Dermatology, Physiotherapy, Pathology, Psychiatry General and Endoscopic Surgery, Microbiology
and Biochemistry)
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Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Cancer Research Institute |
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Bhimavaram Hospitals |
Sports
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Since 2012, every year
Cosmopolitan club conducts ITF (International Tennis Federation) Futures tournament
involving players from all over the world. This year (March’ 2015) there were
25 players from United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Chinese Taipei, Japan,
Zimbabwe, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Sri Lanka were part of the tournament
along with 35 Indians. Apart from prize money (10000 - 15000 USD$)
players take part in this ITF tournaments to earn ATP points and to increase their
rankings. Matches were live telecasted in Doordarshan. Cosmopolitan Club
management contemplating sprucing up of another tennis court and both Youth
Club, DNR College evincing interest to lay a couple of courts; Bhimavaram will
soon transform into a fully-equipped tennis centre with seven courts.
Tourism
Bhimavaram has a range of tourist attractions including Sacred Temples, Local traditional exhibition fares, Landscapes with lush green Paddy fields, Lakes and Canals, Sankranti festival, Beaches, Resorts near to Godavari river, Wildlife sanctuaries and many others within a 50-kilometre radius of the city. City is also having some nice Three-star hotel facilities (The Ananda Inn and Falcon nest)
Pancharama Kshetram (Somaramam)
Maha Shiva Ratri Utsavam:
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Sri Someswara Swamy - Radhotsavam |
Sri Mavullama Ammavari Temple
Mavullama Jatara:
Every year in the month of "Jyesta masa" (third month of auspicious Telugu almanac calendar) on "Paadyami" (new slender crescent moon day), devotees celebrates festival which goes for nearly a month.
This is one of the largest spiritual event in the state of Andhra Pradesh and devotees from all over the state will come here to go under the spell of festive spirit during the month-long celebrations. During this time, entire temple and its surrounding areas will be decorated in a fabulous way which spreads the festive spirit of Sankaranti all over the town. Every year before the start of festival entire temple including deity will be colour coated and all the Ornaments of deity will be polished. All the major roads near the temple will be covered with shades (Chaluva Pandillu) and are decorated with flowers and illuminated with electrical lights. Huge cinematic sets representing different Hindu mythological events and other contemporary political events are other attractions here.
Every year, The festival committee along with Neerulli Fruits & Vegetable market association organizes spiritual activities such as Harikathalu, Burrakathalu, Purana Pathanam, Veda pathanam and Bhagavadgeeta pathanam. Also often they arrange some cine cultural activities for the entertainment of the people.
The festival will conclude with ‘Anna danam’ to over 75,000+ people on the last day of the event.
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Temple surroundings during Jatara
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Temple surroundings during Jatara
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Temple surroundings during Jatara
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Temple surroundings during Jatara
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Temple surroundings during Jatara
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Temple surroundings during Jatara
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Temple surroundings during Jatara
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Sankranti Festival
One should visit Bhimavaram during the Sankarnti festive season to experience the true spirit of this Harvest festival. Wherever you go in the town you will experience the positive vibrations of the festive spirit.
Special attractions of Sankranti:
Kolleru Lake (Protected wild life sanctuary)
Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India. Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari delta and near about 30 km from Bhimavaram. The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for Krishna and Godavari rivers. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams, and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari systems by over 68 in-flowing drains and channels. This lake is a major tourist attraction. Many birds migrates to here in Winter season, such as Siberian crane, Ibis, and Painted storks. This lake is an important habitat for an estimated 20 million residents and thousands of migratory birds, including the Grey or Spot-billed Pelican. The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, and designated a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention. The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 308 km².
Perupalem Beach
The Perupalem Beach is located at a distance of 25 kilometers from Bhimavaram. The beach is famous for its scenic beauty and the coastline that offers a pleasurable retreat to its visitors. The Perupalem Beach possesses a natural bay. The waters of the beach are shallow and safe for the tourists who approach the beach to wade through it. The 20 kilometers ride to Perupalem Beach offers the visitor a view of the paddy fields and the lined coconut trees that part the fields on both sides of the road. The Venkateswara swamy temple and Baptist Church near the beach are also a tourist attraction. The Perupalem Beach opens itself to the clear blue waters of the Bay of Bengal. The natural beauty of the beach creates an idyllic charm that lures tourist to it.
A.P.Tourism Resorts on the banks of Godavari river
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) offers a two-day and one night package tour that will take you long the winding tributaries of Godavari viz. Vynateyam and Vasista and covers Dindi, Anthervedi and many pilgrim centres like Sri Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy Temple etc. It offers air conditioned houseboats for cruises which are fully furnished with attached bathes, and a sit out-cum-dining area on the deck. The boat will drop anchor at Dindi Resorts (both starting and ending point). From Dindi resorts the cruise will sail upstream from Rajolu Town and to downstream up to Narsapur town. For those who wanted to have a night stay at boat, the boat will be anchored near the resorts Dindi is near about 30 km from Bhimavaram via Palakole.
Entertainment, Hotels & Shopping Malls
Hotels:
- Falcon Nest Hotel (3 STAR hotel facility)
- Ananda INN (3 STAR hotel facility)
- Jaya Lakshmi International
Shopping Centers:
- Coastal City Center shopping mall
- Reliance Digital shoppe
- Reliance Fresh
- Reliance Trends
- Spencers
- Khazana Jewllers
- Bhimavaram Central shopping mall
- M&M shopping mall
- Kalaniketan store
Movie Theaters:
Transport
Bhimavaram city is located on the junction of Nidadavole – Narasapuram and Vijayawada – Bhimavarm Broad Gauge section of the South Central Railway. It also lies on Digamarru - Pamarru National High Way NH.165 NH 5 (Chennai - Kolkata) is located around 40-50 kilometres from this city in many ways. It is 38 KM distance via Chebrolu and 42 KM distance via Tanuku.
Bhimavaram is an important commercial centre in the West Godavari District. Everyday thousands of people comes to the city from surrounding villages and it is also a transit hub to reach other cities in the State. NH 5 is located around 40-50 kilometres from this city in many ways. It is 38 KM distance via Chebrolu and 42 KM distance via Tanuku.
Road transport
Buses to this City are operated by Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation(APSRTC) and also by several private operators. There are everyday services available to other important cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Vizag, Bangalore, Eluru & Vijayawada. Buses, autos, taxis and rickshaws are the means of transport to travel within the city and to its hinterland.
Rail transport
Bhimavaram is well connected to major cities like Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Howrah, Chennai, Tirupathi, Nagarsol (Shiridi), Bilaspur, Puri & Bhubaneswar by direct trains. There are two railways stations, one is Junction Railway station (BVRM) situated in I-Town aread and the other one is Town Railways station (BVRT) situated in II-Town area are in service.
These two Railways stations are situated on Vijaywada-Gudivada-Bhimavaram-Narasapuram-Nidadavole Railway line. Currently this Railway line is single track diesel line. Recently government announced electrification and doubling of this line which once done substantially eases the current traffic and increases the scope for more trains. Also this line acts as alternate route for Vijawada-Visakhapatnam main railway line.
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Bhimavaram Junction Railway station |
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Bhimavaram Town Railway station |
Air Transport
Nearest International airports to Bhimavaram are Hyderabad (432 KM), Visakhapatnam (260 KM) and Chennai (600 KM). The nearest domestic airports to Bhimavaram are Vijaywada (100 KM) and Rajahmundry (100 KM).
Water Transport
Nearest seaports from Bhimavaram are Machilipatnam (75 KM), Kakinada (116 KM) and Vishakapatnam (260 KM).
Pictures
Some random pictures of Bhimavaram and its surrounding places.
Pic courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/bestbhimavaram/
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Coastal City Center Shopping mall |
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I Town Near Wednesday Market |
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I Town Near Wednesday Market |
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Bhimavaram Junction Railway Station |
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Praksam Chowk & Yenamadurru Drain |
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I Town |
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Housing Board Colony |
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Junction Railway Flyover Bridge |
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Bhimavaram Mini Passport Seva Kendram |