Konaseema

Konaseema is a group of islands between the tributaries of the Godavari River in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh in southern India. It is nicknamed "God’s Own Creation" due to similarities with the Kerala backwaters.[1]

Arched entrance of Konaseema at Ravulapalem
Boat on the Godavari at Kapileswarapuram
Prabhala theerdham festival in Konaseema

Geography

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

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.[3]

Field surrounded by coconut trees

Dindi

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.[4]

Economy

This region is mostly known for its coconut trees and paddy fields.[5] Coconuts grown in Konaseema are widely exported to various places in India.

See also

References
  1. "Konaseema - God's Own Creation". Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  2. Akella, S.; Pannala, V. (2014). Konaseema: Hidden Land of the Godavari. Partridge Publishing India. ISBN 9781482835687.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
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  4. Dindi, the Charm of Konaseema, retrieved 18 October 2019
  5. "Konaseema - A Top Story of the Green Land popular for its Natural Beauty". inkakinada.com.


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