Amaravati
Amaravati (English: /əməˈrɑːvəti/) is the capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the right bank of the river Krishna in Guntur district.
Amaravati | |
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A 3D printed model of Amaravathi | |
| Nickname: Place for immortals | |
Amaravati Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) Amaravati Amaravati (India) | |
| Coordinates: 16.513100°N 80.516500°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Guntur district |
| Mission | 1 September 2014 |
| Established | 30 December 2014 |
| Founded by | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| Named for | Amareswara Swamy |
| Government | |
| • Type | Planning agencies |
| • Body | APCRDA |
| Area | |
| • State capital | 217.23 km2 (83.87 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 8,352.69 km2 (3,224.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • State capital | 103,000 |
| • Metro | 5,873,588 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Pincode(s) | 520 XXX, 521 XXX, 522 XXX |
| Vehicle registration | AP-7, AP-8, AP-39 |
| Official languages | Telugu |
| Website | Amaravati official website |
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Dharanikota, the ancient city site nearby, was founded more than 2,200 years ago, serving as an ancient capital. The Amaravati Stupa was an important Buddhist site of pilgrimage and holy learning. Under the British Raj, many ancient Buddhist sculptures were taken to other museums in India and Britain.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone at a ceremonial event in Uddandarayunipalem village on 22 October 2015.
The office of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has operated from Velagapudi since April 2016. The Andhra Pradesh Legislature remained in Hyderabad until March 2017, when it was relocated to newly constructed interim legislative buildings in Velagapudi.