Konaseema is a group of islands between the tributaries of the Godavari River and Bay of Bengal located in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh in southern India. It is nicknamed "God's own creation" due to similarities with the Kerala backwaters.[1]

Konaseema
Konaseema is located in Andhra Pradesh
Konaseema
Konaseema
Coordinates: 16°34′55″N 82°09′18″E / 16.582°N 82.155°E / 16.582; 82.155
Prabhala theerdham festival in Konaseema
Paddy fields in Konaseema
Field surrounded by coconut trees
Arched entrance of Konaseema at Ravulapalem

Geography

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

After crossing the city of Rajahmundry, the Godavari River bifurcates into two distributaries, 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.[2]

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.[citation needed]

Dindi

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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 Rajahmundry.[3]

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

Economy

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This region is mostly known for its coconut trees and paddy fields.[4] Coconuts grown in Konaseema are widely exported to various places in India.

Pilgrim Places

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Konaseema has many ancient pilgrim places. Some of them include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Konaseema - Saladi Sri Neha Own Creation". 3 January 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  2. ^ Akella, S.; Pannala, V. (2014). Konaseema: Hidden Land of the Godavari. Partridge Publishing India. ISBN 9781482835687.
  3. ^ Dindi, the Charm of Konaseema, 12 December 2014, archived from the original on 19 December 2021, retrieved 18 October 2019
  4. ^ "Konaseema - A Top Story of the Green Land popular for its Natural Beauty". inkakinada.com.