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Biccavolu

Coordinates: 16°57′00″N 82°03′00″E / 16.9500°N 82.0500°E / 16.9500; 82.0500
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Bikkavolu
village
Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Bikkavolu
Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Bikkavolu
Map
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Bikkavolu is located in Andhra Pradesh
Bikkavolu
Bikkavolu
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Bikkavolu is located in India
Bikkavolu
Bikkavolu
Bikkavolu (India)
Coordinates: 16°57′00″N 82°03′00″E / 16.9500°N 82.0500°E / 16.9500; 82.0500
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictEast Godavari
TalukasBikkavolu
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,278
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
533343
Vehicle RegistrationAP05 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[1]

Bikkavolu is a village in East Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.[2] The village is known for its famous Subrahmanya Swamy Temple.[3][4][5]

Geography

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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).

History

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Map of Eastern Chalukya Group of Temples at Biccavolu

Bikkavolu was also known as Birudanka Rayapuram during the reign of Vengi Chalukyas. [7]

Demographics

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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%.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 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. ^ "Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple - History, Timing, Pooja, Kumar". Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  4. ^ correspondent, dc (10 August 2021). "Ancient stone idol stolen from Nandi temple". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 February 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "ఈ గుడిలోని వినాయకుడి చెవిలో మనసులో కోరికలు చెబితే." Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  6. ^ Falling Rain Genomics. Bikkavolu
  7. ^ Lists of the Antiquarian Remains in the Presidency of Madras. E. Keys, at the Government Press. 1882.
  8. ^ "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.