State Highway 40 (Andhra Pradesh)

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State Highway 40
Major junctions
West end Rajahmundry
East end Samalkota
Location
States Andhra Pradesh
Primary
destinations
Rajahmundry, Dwarapudi, Anaparthy, Biccavolu, Samalkota
Highway system

State Highway 40 is a state highway in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.It connects Rajahmundry and Samalkota of East Godavari district of the state. [1]

A state highway, state road, or state route is usually a road that is either numbered or maintained by a sub-national state or province. A road numbered by a state or province falls below numbered national highways in the hierarchy. Roads maintained by a state or province include both nationally numbered highways and un-numbered state highways. Depending on the state, "state highway" may be used for one meaning and "state road" or "state route" for the other.

Andhra Pradesh State in southern India

Andhra Pradesh is one of the 29 states of India. Situated in the south-east of the country, it is the seventh-largest state in India, covering an area of 160,205 km2 (61,855 sq mi). As per the 2011 census, it is the tenth-most populous state, with 49,386,799 inhabitants. The largest city in Andhra Pradesh is Visakhapatnam. Telugu, one of the classical languages of India, is the major and official language of Andhra Pradesh.

Rajahmundry City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Rajahmundry, officially known as Rajamahendravaram, is a city located in East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is located on the banks of Godavari River.. In the Madras Presidency, the District of Rajahmundry was created in 1823. It was reorganised in 1859 and was bifurcated into Godavari and Krishna districts. During British rule, Rajahmundry was the headquarters of Godavari District, which was further bifurcated into East Godavari and West Godavari districts in 1925. When the Godavari District was bifurcated, Kakinada became the headquarters of East Godavari and Eluru became headquarters of West Godavari. It is administered under Rajahmundry revenue division. The city is known for its Floriculture, History, Culture, Agriculture, Economy, Tourism, Industrial potential and its Heritage. It is known as the Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh.

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Route

The route starts at Rajahmundry and passes through Dwarapudi, Anaparthy, Biccavolu and ends at Samalkota. [1] The highway is being upgraded as it is one of the major roads of the Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR) roads. [2]

Dwarapudi village in Andhra Pradesh, India

Dwarapudi is a village in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Dwarapudi is famous for its cattle market, cloths markets and Ayyapa temple. Dwarapudi is also known as Andhra Sabarimalai.

Biccavolu town in Andhra Pradesh, India

Biccavolu is a village in East Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.

Samalkota Town in Andhra Pradesh, India

Samalkota is a town in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town also forms a part of Godavari Urban Development Authority. Previously spelled as Samulcottah.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Road Maps". Roads and Buildings Department. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  2. Raghavendra, V (11 May 2008). "PCPIR project gains momentum". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 May 2016.