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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| | '''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== | ||
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 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 | {{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 == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}}{{Murugan temples|state=collapsed}} | ||
[[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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| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | East Godavari |
| Talukas | Bikkavolu |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 14,278 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 533343 |
| Vehicle Registration | AP05 (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.[6] It has an average elevation of 12 meters (42 feet).
History[edit | edit source]
Bikkavolu was also known as Birudanka Rayapuram during the reign of Vengi Chalukyas. [7]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] 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]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple - History, Timing, Pooja, Kumar". Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ↑ 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) - ↑ "ఈ గుడిలోని వినాయకుడి చెవిలో మనసులో కోరికలు చెబితే." Samayam Telugu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics. Bikkavolu
- ↑ Lists of the Antiquarian Remains in the Presidency of Madras. E. Keys, at the Government Press. 1882.
- ↑ "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.