Krishna district is a district in the coastal Andhra Region in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, with Machilipatnam as its administrative headquarters. It is surrounded on the East by Bay of Bengal, West by Guntur, Bapatla and North by Eluru and NTR districts and South again by Bay of Bengal.
Coastal Andhra or Kosta Andhra is a geographic region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada is the largest city in this region. Region share borders with Uttarandhra, Rayalaseema and Telangana. It was part of Madras State before 1953 and Andhra State from 1953 to 1956. According to the 2011 census, it has an area of 91,915 square kilometres (35,489 sq mi) which is 57.99% of the total state area and a population of 34,193,868 which is 69.20% of Andhra Pradesh state population. This area includes the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh on the Circar Coast between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal, from the northern border with Odisha to Rayalaseema in the south.
Machilipatnam, also known as Masulipatnam and Bandar, is a city in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipal corporation and the administrative headquarters of Krishna district. It is also the mandal headquarters of Machilipatnam mandal in Machilipatnam revenue division of the district. The ancient port town served as the settlement of European traders from the 16th century, and it was a major trading port for the Portuguese, British, Dutch and French in the 17th century.
Ghantasala is a village in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is 21 km west of Machilipatnam and 11 km east of Krishna River. The largest city of this district, Vijayawada, is around 60 km away. It is a rare and reputed center for Buddhist sculptures. Kaṇṭakasola was the ancient name of Ghantasala. It was also mentioned by Ptolemy as Kantakossyla.
Pedana is a municipality and the headquarters of Pedana mandal under Machilipatnam revenue division of Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located at a distance of 8 km (5.0 mi) from the district headquarters, Machilipatnam.
Vuyyuru is a town in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Nagar panchayat and the headquarters of Vuyyuru Mandal. It is emerging as neighbourhood of Vijayawada, India situated 30 km away.
Avanigadda is a town in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Avanigadda mandal in Machilipatnam revenue division.
Gudlavalleru is a village and Mandal in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the Gudivada – Machilipatnam route.
Bantumilli is a village in the Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Bantumilli mandal of Machilipatnam revenue division. It is well connected by road. It is located at 28 km from Machilipatnam, 50 km from Bhimavaram and 34 km from Gudivada.
Challapalli is a village in the Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in the Challapalli mandal, Machilipatnam revenue division. Tollywood actor Nani is native of this village.
Guduru is a village in Guduru Mandal in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Guduru Mandal head quarter, located 7 KM towards west from District head quarters Machilipatnam. Guduru Pin code is 521149 and postal head office is Guduru S.O
Koduru is a village in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the Mandal headquarters of Koduru Mandal in Machilipatnam Revenue Division.
Mopidevi is a village in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Mopidevi mandal in Machilipatnam revenue division. It is one of the villages in the mandal to be a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The village is known for its famous Lord Subrahmanyeswar Swamy Temple. The village is situated 80Km from Vijayawada and 30Km from Machilipatnam.
Rudravaram is a village in Machilipatnam mandal, Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The waste-to-energy plant was planned to be set up at the village for producing energy from the waste produce of Machilipatnam Municipality.
Chinnapuram is a village in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Machilipatnam mandal of Machilipatnam revenue division. It is 11 km from Machilipatnam, the district headquarters.
The state of Andhra Pradesh has a coastline of 970 km2 (370 sq mi) and hence, there exist many beaches. The seacoast extends along the Bay of Bengal from Srikakulam district to Nellore district.
Machilipatnam mandal is one of the 25 mandals in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is under the administration of Machilipatnam revenue division and the headquarters are located at Machilipatnam town. The mandal is bounded by Bantumilli, Pedana, Gudur, Ghantasala, Challapalli and Koduru mandals.
Machilipatnam (rural) is a village in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the coast of Bay of Bengal in Machilipatnam mandal of Machilipatnam revenue division.
Mopidevi mandal is one of the 25 mandals in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is under the administration of Machilipatnam revenue division and the headquarters are located at Mopidevi. The mandal is bounded by Challapalli, Koduru and Avanigadda mandals.
Avanigadda mandal is one of the 25 mandals in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is under the administration of Machilipatnam revenue division and the headquarters are located at Avanigadda. The mandal is bounded by Mopidevi, Koduru and Nagayalanka mandals.
