East-Godavari Pincodes

East Godavari, situated in the Coastal Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh, India, has its district administrative center located in Rajamahendravaram.

 This district is encircled by the following:

• To the North East: Alluri Sitharama Raju district
• To the North West: Eluru district
• To the South: Konaseema district
• To the South East: Kakinada district
• To the South West: West Godavari district.

History:

In the historical context, following India’s independence in 1947, the former Madras Presidency of British India became the state of Madras in India. Subsequently, in 1953, the northern districts of Madras state, including the Godavari district, were carved out to form the new state of Andhra. Yanam was returned by the French in 1954, but a condition of the cession treaty ensured the preservation of the district’s unique identity, a condition that also applied to the other South Indian enclaves that make up today’s Puducherry state.

Initially, the “Godavari district” was established with its headquarters in Rajahmundry. Later, the district was divided into two: East Godavari with its headquarters in Kakinada and West Godavari with its headquarters in Eluru. Following this bifurcation, Rajahmundry continued to be part of East Godavari.

On April 4, 2022, East Godavari was once again divided into three parts: Kakinada, East Godavari, and Konaseema. Kakinada retained its status as the district headquarters of Kakinada district, Amalapuram became the district headquarters of Konaseema district, and the district headquarters of East Godavari was relocated back to Rajahmundry

Geography:

East Godavari encompasses an expansive area spanning 12,805 square kilometers, which is approximately the same size as Indonesia’s Sumba Island. The district is demarcated by specific boundaries: Visakhapatnam district to the north, Malkangiri district of Orissa to the northwest, Khammam district and Sukma district of Chhattisgarh to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the east and south, and West Godavari to the west. It features a coastline that stretches for 144 kilometers.

This district also includes a small enclave measuring 30 square kilometers, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Yanam district in the state of Puducherry. The topography of East Godavari consists of hills in the northwest and fertile plains in the central and eastern areas. These plains are nourished by the Godavari River, and the landscape is adorned with abundant paddy fields spread across the delta. East Godavari holds the distinction of being the largest paddy producer in the entire state of Andhra Pradesh.

In the northwestern region of the district, you’ll find the hilly terrain known as Papikondalu, a part of the Eastern Ghats. This area features hills running alongside the Godavari River, extending all the way to Bhadrachalam in Telangana. Due to its coastal location, East Godavari experiences a predominantly humid climate throughout most of the year. It is often referred to as the “green belt of Andhra” due to its lush greenery.

Within the district, there are ample deciduous forests located in the northwest near Maredumilli, and in the eastern region near Kakinada, you can find mangrove forests.

Demographics:

In accordance with the 2011 census, East Godavari boasts a population of 5,154,296. This ranking places it 19th among all districts in India, out of a total of 640 districts, and holds the 1st position within the state. The district exhibits a population density of 477 individuals per square kilometer, with a population growth rate of 5.1% over the decade from 2001 to 2011. East Godavari maintains a sex ratio of 1005 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 71.35%.

Breaking down the population figures, East Godavari comprises a total population of 5,151,549, consisting of 2,569,419 males and 2,582,130 females as per the census data. This data reveals a population density of 477 in the year 2011. In comparison, the average national sex ratio in India, as per the 2011 census, stands at 940.

As of the 2011 census, the primary language spoken by 97.36% of the population in East Godavari was Telugu, while 1.84% of the population spoke Urdu as their first language.