Biccavolu

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Biccavolu
town
Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Biccavolu
Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Biccavolu
Biccavolu is located in Andhra Pradesh
Biccavolu
Biccavolu
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates: 16°57′00″N 82°03′00″E / 16.9500°N 82.0500°E / 16.9500; 82.0500Coordinates: 16°57′00″N 82°03′00″E / 16.9500°N 82.0500°E / 16.9500; 82.0500
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictEast Godavari
TalukasBiccavolu
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,278
Language
 • 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]

History[edit]

Rajahmundry district was formed in 1823 and in 1859 bifurcated into Godavari District and Krishna district. In 1925, Godavari district was split into East Godavari district and West Godavari district.[3][4]

The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.[5]

Geography[edit]

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).

Demographics[edit]

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%.[7]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 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. "Rajamahendravaram History". Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  4. "History of East Godavari chapter". INTACH East Godavari chapter. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  6. Falling Rain Genomics. Bikkavolu
  7. "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.