Konaseema is a group of islands between the tributaries of the Godavari RiverAnd Bay of Bengal in the Konaseema District of Andhra Pradesh in southern India. It is nicknamed ” Gods Own Creation” due to similarities with the Kerala backwaters.
Geography
The Godavari delta is surrounded by the tributaries of Vruddha Godavari, Vasishta Godavari, Gautami and Nilarevu.
After crossing the city of Rajahmundry, the Godavari River bifurcates into two distributaries, the Vruddha Gautami (Gautami Godavari) and the Vasishta Godavari, which then further splits into the Gautami and the Nilarevu. Similarly, the Vasishta splits into two branches, the Vasishta and the Vainateya. These branches form a delta 170 km (105 mi) long along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. This delta makes up the Konaseema region.
Amalapuram is the largest town in Konaseema, followed by Razole, Ravulapalem, Kothapeta, and Mummidivaram.
The arched entrance to the Konaseema region was intended to complement the natural colors of the region’s land and plant life.
Field surrounded by coconut trees
Dindi
Dindi is a region within the Konaaseema islands which borders the region of Ramarajulanka.
Dindi is known for its virgin backwaters. It features palm-fringed lakes, canals and lagoons dotting the coconut groves. Dindi 80 kilometers from Rajahmundry.
There are two resorts in Dindi which are constructed on the banks of Godavari river.
Economy
This region is mostly known for its coconut trees and paddy fields. Coconuts grown in Konaseema are widely exported to various places in India.
Pilgrim Places
Konaseema is a place with lot of ancient pilgrim places. Some of them includes:
- Ainavilli
- Antarvedi
- Ryali
- Gudapalli
- Mandapalli
- Vadapalli
- Appanapalli
- Muramalla
- Palivela
- Vanapalli