- Achanta
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Achanta
type = village
locator_position = right
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altitude =
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state_name = Andhra Pradesh
district = West Godavari
taluk_names = Achanta
area_telephone = 08814236200
postal_code = 534123
autocat = no
footnotes =Achanta is a village and a mandal in
West Godavari district in the state ofAndhra Pradesh inIndia . [cite web
url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/
title=List of Sub-Districts
publisher=Census of India
accessdate=2007-05-25]Geography
Achanta is a popular and historic village located in
Godavari river basin (Andhra Pradesh, India) [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=achanta,India&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.885543,82.265625&ie=UTF8&ll=16.632902,81.943588&spn=0.310536,0.6427&t=h&z=11&om=0 Map] .History
Several stone inscriptions found on temples in Achanta suggest that it may have served as an important religious center for Eastern Chalukyan Empire (700AD - 1130AD).
Economy
Achanta consists mostly of agriculturists and small scale traders. Like most villages in
Godavari River Delta , farmers manage to cultivate two crops of paddy and one summer crop (usually lintels). Many farm lands are surrounded by Coconut trees and Mango Trees. In recent years, rising cost of labor and constant selling price for yield is forcing many farmers to send their children to cities thus ending an age old tradition.Culture
Mahasivarathri (Night of Siva) is celebrated with grandeur.
Related Links
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Andhra pradesh Panchayats
The following is the list of village panchayats in Achanta mandal.
Achanta Vemavaram Karugorumilli References
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