Biccavolu

Biccavolu 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]

Biccavolu
village
Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Bikkavolu
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Coordinates: 16.9500°N 82.0500°E / 16.9500; 82.0500
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	East Godavari
Talukas	Bikkavolu
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	14,278
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	533343
Vehicle Registration	AP05 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[1]

Geography

Bikkavolu is located at 16.9500°N 82.0500°E / 16.9500; 82.0500.^[6] It has an average elevation of 12 meters (42 feet).

History

Map of Eastern Chalukya Group of Temples at Biccavolu

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

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] 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]