Arthamuru

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Coordinates: 16.87° N 81.93° E

Arthamuru
Arthamuru
State - District(s)	Andhra Pradesh - East Godavari
Coordinates	16.87° N 81.93° E
Area - Elevation	- 16 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2006) - Density	10,000 -
Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle	- 533340 - + -

Arthamuru is a village and a Panchayat in East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Arthamuru was originally called Ardhamuru.

[edit] Geography

Arthamuru is located 5 km from Mandapeta, and 10 km from Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari. The village is located near Rajahmundry and Kakinada.

[edit] Demographics

Arthamuru has a population of about 10,000.^{[citation needed]} Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Arthamuru has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%.

Agriculture from rice paddies and poultry provide the main source of income for many residents.