Eluru is a munucipal corporation in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the headquarters of West Godavari district and has a population of 189,772 (2001 census). Eluru India, Eluru Tourist Attractions, Eluru Tour, Eluru History, Eluru Information, History of Eluru Eluru is situated on the National Highway connecting Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. Eluru was earlier called Helapuri and has a rich cultural and political history. It was believed to have been capital of the Vishnukundinas at one time. Kolleru Lake a big fresh water lake found near Eluru.
During the division of Northern Cirkars in to districts, Eluru was made a part of Machilipatnam District. Later, it was included in the Godavari District in 1859. Subsequently, Eluru made part of the Krishna District. Eluru India, Eluru Tourist Attractions, Eluru Tour, Eluru History, Eluru Information, History of Eluru Finally in the year 1925, West Godavari District was formed with Eluru as its Headquarters and all the District Offices and Regional Offices were setup in Eluru Town.
The government of Andhrapradesh recently upgraded Eluru municipality as a municipal corporation. Orders issued in the month of April 2005. About Eluru,Eluru State Of Andhra,Economy Of Eluru,Politics Of Eluru,Culture Of Eluru, Information About Eluru,State Of Andhra Pradesh Surrounding some villages merged in the city, thats why the city population has been raised up to 3,50,000.
It is known for its well established educational institutes like C.R.Reddy College.
Climate
Eluru town falls in the hot humid region of the country and it is less than 40 miles from Bay of Bengal. The climate of the town is very hot and it is pleasant during the winter. The hottest day falls in the month of May with some shift to June during some years. About Eluru,Eluru State Of Andhra,Economy Of Eluru,Politics Of Eluru,Culture Of Eluru, Information About Eluru,State Of Andhra Pradesh The maximum temperature observed is 51.7c and the minimum temperature observed is 12.90c.
Demography
The population of the town increased from 33,521 in 1901 to 2,12,866 in 1991 registering a growth of 55% during the period from 1901 – 1991. The literacy rate of the town has been 72% as per 1991 census. The town recorded a growth rate of 26.63% during 1981 –91. In 2001 the population increased slightly to 2,15,642. Mid of the year 2005 the city has the population 2,50,000.
Getting there
Road: Eluru is well connected to most cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh by the state road transport corporation APSRTC. National Highway 5 connects it to Chennai and Kolkatta. The town is at a distance of 40 miles North East of Vijayawada. There are buses every 15 minutes to Vijayawada.
Rail: The broad gauge railway line on the East Cost connecting Chennai to Kolkatta passes through the town. Eluru lies on the Kolkatta - Chennai railway line. There are daily passenger trains to Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkatta throughout the day. The Gouthami Express coming from Secunderabad to Kakinada at 9:15pm daily is useful to reach Eluru within 7 Hours Travel. Air: Gannavaram is the nearest airport(40km). Air Deccan flies from Hyderabad and Chennai to Gannavaram.
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