Achanta
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| ?Achanta Andhra Pradesh • India |
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| Coordinates: (find coordinates) | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| District(s) | West Godavari |
| Subdistrict | Achanta |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone |
• 523123 • +08832466075 |
Achanta is a village and a mandal in West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. [1]
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[edit] Geography
Achanta is a popular and historic village located in Godavari river basin (Andhra Pradesh, India) Map.
[edit] History
Several stone inscriptions found on temples in Achanta suggest that it may have served as an important religious center for Eastern Chalukyan Empire (700AD - 1130AD).
[edit] Economy
Achanta consists mostly of agriculturists and small scale traders. Like most villages in Godavari River Delta, farmers manage to cultivate two crops of paddy and one summer crop (usually lintels). Many farm lands are surrounded by Coconut trees and Mango Trees. In recent years, rising cost of labor and constant selling price for yield is forcing many farmers to send their children to cities thus ending an age old tradition.
[edit] Culture
Mahasivarathri (Night of Siva) is celebrated with grandeur.
[edit] Related Links
[edit] Panchayats
The following is the list of village panchayats in Achanta mandal.
[edit] References
- ^ List of Sub-Districts. Census of India. Retrieved on 2007-05-25.
