Arthamuru

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Arthamuru | type = village | latd = 16.87 | longd = 81.93
locator_position = right | state_name = Andhra Pradesh
district = East Godavari
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altitude = 16
population_as_of = 2007
population_total = 6,600 [http://www.maavooru.net/Place.aspx?PID=20559] | population_density =
area_magnitude= 1600 acres
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postal_code = 533340
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Arthamuru is a village and a Panchayat in East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Arthamuru was originally called Ardhamuru.

Geography

Arthamuru is located 5 km from Mandapeta, and 10 km from Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari. The village is located near Rajahmundry and Kakinada.

Demographics

Arthamuru has a population of about 6,600 [http://www.maavooru.net/Place.aspx?PID=20559] Males constitute 50% of the population i.e., 3,357 and females 50% i.e., 3,303. Arthamuru has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%.

Agriculture from rice paddies and poultry provide the main source of income for many residents.