Matsyapuri

Matsyapuri
village
Matsyapuri

Location in Andhra Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 16°28′53″N 81°37′36″E / 16.48144°N 81.626744°ECoordinates: 16°28′53″N 81°37′36″E / 16.48144°N 81.626744°E
Country  India
State Andhra Pradesh
District West Godavari
Population
  Total 5,123
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 534207
Telephone code 08814
Nearest city Narsapur
Sex ratio 1000:989 /
Literacy 72%
Lok Sabha constituency Narsapur
Vidhan Sabha constituency Bhimavaram

Matsyapuri is a Major village in the Veeravasaram mandal of the West Godavari district, near Narsapur, in Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Matsyapuri had a population of 5,123. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Matsyapuri has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 71%. In Matsyapuri, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The region mostly has a tropical climate like the rest of the Coastal Andhra region. The summers (March-June) are very hot and humid with practically non-existent winters. The rainy season (July-Jan) is the best time to visit this place with the fields brilliantly green with paddy crops, rivulets flowing with water and the sun shining brightly, but not burning as it does in the summer. The regions has long been home to Indian nobles due to its climate and fertile soil.

It is famous for green fields, fish ponds, prawn, culture and coconut groves. It is connected by bus from Bhimavaram, Narsapur and Palakol.

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