Amaravati, Capital city in Andhra Pradesh, India
Amaravati stretches along the right bank of the Krishna River, covering an area of more than 200 square kilometers in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. The city lies between growing neighborhoods and existing rural settlements, spreading over flat lowland terrain.
After the division of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, the government chose Amaravati as the new capital once Hyderabad passed to Telangana. Planning work began shortly after, with designs for an administrative center and ministry buildings.
Buddhist temples and stupas still stand in nearby Dharanikota, where pilgrims and visitors explore the old prayer sites. Local festivals mix Hindu traditions with memories of the region's Buddhist past, bringing communities together for shared celebrations.
Vijayawada International Airport offers connections to many major cities in India and sits close to the city. Travelers usually reach Amaravati through the road network or Vijayawada railway station, where buses and taxis are available.
Thousands of farmers from the area participated in a land program where they provided parcels for the planning of the new capital. This system allowed the government to acquire land without major conflicts and linked local people directly to the growth of the city.
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