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'''Biccavolu''' is a village in [[East Godavari district]] in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandal wise list of villages in East Godavari district|url=http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/eastgodavari.pdf|website=Chief Commissioner of Land Administration|publisher=National Informatics Centre|access-date=7 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121141044/http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/EastGodavari.pdf|archive-date=21 January 2015|format=PDF}}</ref>
'''Biccavolu''' is a village in [[East Godavari district]] in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandal wise list of villages in East Godavari district|url=http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/eastgodavari.pdf|website=Chief Commissioner of Land Administration|publisher=National Informatics Centre|access-date=7 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121141044/http://apland.ap.nic.in/cclaweb/Districts_Alphabetical/EastGodavari.pdf|archive-date=21 January 2015}}</ref> The village is known for its famous Subrahmanya Swamy Temple.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-05-19|title=Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple - History, Timing, Pooja, Kumar|url=https://gotirupati.com/bikkavolu-subramanya-swamy-temple/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=correspondent|first=dc|date=2021-08-10|title=Ancient stone idol stolen from Nandi temple|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/100821/ancient-stone-idol-stolen-from-nandi-temple.html|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ఈ గుడిలోని వినాయకుడి చెవిలో మనసులో కోరికలు చెబితే..|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/religion/hinduism/history-of-lakshmiganapathi-temple-at-bikkavolu-in-andhrapradesh/articleshow/57036893.cms|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Samayam Telugu|language=te}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Bikkavolu is located at {{coord|16.9500|N|82.0500|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Bikkavolu.html Falling Rain Genomics. Bikkavolu]</ref> It has an average elevation of 12 meters (42&nbsp;feet).
Bikkavolu is located at {{coord|16.9500|N|82.0500|E|}}.<ref>[https://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Bikkavolu.html Falling Rain Genomics. Bikkavolu]</ref> It has an average elevation of 12 meters (42&nbsp;feet).
 
== History ==
[[File:Basic map of the Eastern Chalukya Group of Temples at Biccavolu.png|thumb|250px|left|Map of [[Eastern Chalukyas|Eastern Chalukya]] Group of Temples at Biccavolu]]
'''Bikkavolu''' was also known as Birudanka Rayapuram during the reign of Vengi Chalukyas. <ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mllBAQAAIAAJ | title=Lists of the Antiquarian Remains in the Presidency of Madras | date=1882 | publisher=E. Keys, at the Government Press }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Biccavolu had population of 19,405. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Biccavolu has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 66%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Biccavolu had population of 19,405. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Biccavolu has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 66%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Villages in Biccavolu Mandal]]
[[Category:Villages in Biccavolu Mandal]]
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Andhra Pradesh]]

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Biccavolu
village
Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Bikkavolu
Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Bikkavolu
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Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictEast Godavari
TalukasBikkavolu
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,278
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
533343
Vehicle RegistrationAP05 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[1]

Biccavolu is a village in East Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.[2] The village is known for its famous Subrahmanya Swamy Temple.[3][4][5]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Bikkavolu is located at 16°57′00″N 82°03′00″E / 16.9500°N 82.0500°E / 16.9500; 82.0500.[6] It has an average elevation of 12 meters (42 feet).

History[edit | edit source]

Map of Eastern Chalukya Group of Temples at Biccavolu

Bikkavolu was also known as Birudanka Rayapuram during the reign of Vengi Chalukyas. [7]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2001 India census, Biccavolu had population of 19,405. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Biccavolu has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 66%.[8]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  2. "Mandal wise list of villages in East Godavari district" (PDF). Chief Commissioner of Land Administration. National Informatics Centre. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  3. "Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple - History, Timing, Pooja, Kumar". Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  4. correspondent, dc (10 August 2021). "Ancient stone idol stolen from Nandi temple". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 February 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. "ఈ గుడిలోని వినాయకుడి చెవిలో మనసులో కోరికలు చెబితే." Samayam Telugu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  6. Falling Rain Genomics. Bikkavolu
  7. Lists of the Antiquarian Remains in the Presidency of Madras. E. Keys, at the Government Press. 1882.
  8. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

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