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Vijayawada, Commercial center in Andhra Pradesh, India.

The city extends along the Krishna River, surrounded by the Eastern Ghats mountains, with the Indrakeeladri Hills creating a natural boundary at 23 meters elevation.

The municipal administration started in 1888, marking the beginning of structured urban development and the creation of essential civic infrastructure in Vijayawada.

The Kanaka Durga Temple stands as a primary Hindu shrine where devotees perform ceremonies during the Krishna River Pushkaram festival every twelve years.

Vijayawada Junction railway station operates as a central transportation hub, connecting multiple rail routes across India with regular services to major cities.

The agricultural sector near Vijayawada benefits from the Prakasam Barrage across the Krishna River, which supplies water to 1.2 million acres of farmland.

Location: Vijayawada (urban) mandal

Founders: Arjuna

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

GPS coordinates: 16.51153,80.61605

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07

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