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Rajahmundry was one of the biggest cities in South India in the 19th century. It was the hotbed of several movements during India’s freedom struggle and acted as a base for many key leaders. When the Indian National Congress had its first meeting in Bombay (Mumbai), two leaders from Rajahmundry, Nyapathi Subba Rao and Kandukuri Veeresalingam participated in it. Subba Rao, founder of Hindu Samaj in Rajahmundry, was also one of the six founders of India’s noted English daily The Hindu.

This Rail Cum Road Bridge is longest of its kind in Asia and second longest in the world. Its total length 4.732 km (4732 mts).Finished in 1972 and inaugurated by the then President of India, Fakruddin Ali Ahmed, its total construction cost is 63 crores in those days. Locally it is called Kovvur bridge by people of Rajahmundry, as it connects Rajahmundry city with Kovvur town. Its also the most important connecting point of Agriculturally Rich East and west Godavari Districts.

Today we find Andhra Bank office in the place once the studio existed. Chittajallu Pullaiah, the first-generation director, had a close association with this studio. Sampurna Ramayanam was the first cinema to be shot there. More than 20,000 ft. reel was shot here, as, sources say. Satyanarayana Vratam, Kasula Peru, Bhaktamarkandeya, Chal Mohana Ranga, Mohini Bhasmasura, were but from this very studio. Durga Cine Town was winded up running short of technical advancement.

Established in the year 1967, The Rallabandi Subbarao Government Museum is famous for it’s cultural storage. Unravel the mysteries of the past through the interesting range of artifacts like coins, sculpture, pottery, inscriptions and palm leaf manuscripts. This Museum is a tribute in itself strengthening the cultural field of Andhra Pradesh once more. The Museum Timings are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Fridays and public holidays. Entree Fize : 3/- 1/-

The climate is mostly hot and humid, with mostly a tropical climate and thereby, with no distinct seasons. The mean maximum temperature is 36 °C. The hottest season is from April to June, with temperature ranging from 34 °C to 48 °C — with maximum of 51 °C recorded in May 2002 and May 2007. The coolest months are December and January, when it is pleasant at 27 °C – 30 °C. There is a lot of rain due to the monsoon and cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal.

During the construction of the Railway bridge (Havelock Bridge – named after the then Madras Governor) in 1900 one of the Fort walls was demolished. The fort was constructed between the 8th and 11th centuries during the reign of Chalukyas. Today also we can find Kandakam Street (Kandakam – A big canal dug around the fort filled with water to stop the enemy forces from coming into the fort – generally 20 feet (6.1 m) deep and 50 feet (15 m) wide).

In 1602, the Dutch constructed a fort in Rajahmundry. The British empire converted it into a jail in 1864, and then elevated it to a central jail in 1870. The jail is spread over 196 acres (79 ha) out of which the buildings occupy 37.24 acres (15.07 ha) Rajahmundry was under the Dutch rule for some time. This fort was constructed nearly two centuries ago. In 1857 the British conquered the Dutch and they converted this big fort into central Jail.

Godavari Institute of Engineering & Technology (GIET) was established in 1998 to offer engineering education of world-class standards. Over the years, the college has come a long way to gain a place of repute and a preferred destination for quality engineering education. Located in the serene and sylvan suburbs of Chaitanya Nagar, Rajahmundry on NH-5, the sprawling 300-acre campus of GIET campus reflects the finest educational facilities around.

On 18-March-2013, G.O. 84/99 have been issued to merge 21 villages (Katheru, Kolamuru, Palacherla, Lalacheruvu, Pidimgoyyi, Chakradwarabhandam, Hukumpeta, Satellite City, Bommuru, Dowleswaram, Rajavolu, Namavaram, Velugubanda, Rajanagaram, Narendrapuram, Venkatanagaram, Nidigatla, Gadala, Madhurapudi, Torredu, Burugupudi) into Rajahmundry Corporation. Population of Rajahmundry after this effect would be 6.34 Lakhs & area would be 450 km2.

Rajahmundry is acclaimed as the birthplace of the Telugu language—its grammar and script evolving from the pen of the city-born poet, Nannayya. Known also called ‘Adi Kavi’ (the first poet) of Telugu, Nannayya along with Tikkana and Yerrana, translated the Sanskrit version of Mahabharata into Telugu. Kandukuri Veeresalingam—a social reformer and the author of Rajashekhara Charithra, the first Telugu novel—was also from Rajahmundry.

Aalaya Nritya Kalavanam is the park which ‘Enlighten the Temple Dance Tradition’. The main object behind the construction of this valuable monument is ‘Repropagation of Alaya Nritya’ to the next generation. It represents 1000 Years history of Temple Dances. The idea behind construction of this park is to develop Rajahmundry as a pilgrim Centre. The area of Temple Dance Park campus is total 2000 Yards.

This is the only choultry in the country where death ceremonies used to take place. It was constructed by Mr. Kambham Narasinga Rao Pantulu, during 1845-1850 with his own resources. It is believed that The Government had thought about converting the Khambala Tank into a stadium but, had to rethink, when the public opposed the idea and had approved of converting it into boating club & amusement park.

Rajahmundry’s Cloth Market is One of the largest markets in India with many Co-operative handloom houses providing fine quality sarees as well as Men’s wear. The Mahatma Gandhi Wholesale Cloth Market in thadithota has around 300 shops, And Mainroad which starts at Fortgate runs till Syamala centre also has lots of wholesale and retail Cloth shops. It also has all branded stores across the city.

Godavari Arch Bridge The bridge, built by the Hindustan Construction Company, for the Indian Railways, was designed by Bureau BBR, Switzerland, and checked by Leonard Andrea and Partners, Germany. Construction on the bridge began in 1991 and lasted till 1997. It was commissioned for passenger traffic in March 1997 and became fully operational for running trains by the Indian Railways from 2003.

Dowlaiswaram, is a suburb situated near Rajahmundry in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was part of Rajahmundry urban agglomeration. Sir Arthur Cotton built a barrage across river Godavari here. The Sir Arthur Cotton museum is located in Dowlaiswaram. It contains many pictures describing the working of the dam and display of the tools used during the construction.

Anni Besant visited Rajahmundry twice, first time when the foundation of branch of Divya Gjyan Samaj building at Alcot Gardens was being laid. She came again during the opening ceremony of the building.

Ramakrishna Mission” was established in 1950-1951 near Kambaltank (the place in which present Ayakar Bhavan (Income tax office) was once a part of Sri Ramakrishna Mission only).

The City is also well connected by the railway network. Rajahmundry railway station is one of the biggest in Andhra Pradesh and is one of the top revenue generators for South Central Railways. All trains along the Howrah-Chennai main line stop here. It is also connected by a number of trains from Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore and other major cities in the country.

The area covering the old-Godavari railway station, Statue of Mrityunjaya (Lord Hanuman), Statue of Mr. Potti Sriramulu and Hotel Ajanta is called Fortgate. Today, the Fortgate is not there, but a wall (only a part) covering the main street (through which elephants, horses etc. were taken for a bath) is still found. This wall is slant on both sides.

Adikavi Nannaya University established in March 2006 through the Government of Andhra Pradesh Act No. 28 of 2006 at Rajahmundry, is a unique addition to the existing Universities in India. Named after Adikavi of Telugu literature Nannayabhatta, the 11th century poet laureate. All the Godavari district college’s will be affiliated to this University.

Three multiplex theatres and big shopping malls are planned to construct in Rajahmundry shortly. One is by Reliance near Chitrangi guesthouse, second is by Anand Regency Hotels and third one is by a private firm adjacent to Godavari Railway Station. All multiplexes are going to have theatres, shopping complexes, food courts and lot of fun games.