July 20, 2012
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| Bhimavaram Railway Junction |
Bhimavaram is a town in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh
state. It is a railway junction which falls on Gudivada-Naraspur
rail route. Bhimavaram Railway Junction comes
under Vijayawada division of South Central Railways. There are several trains that pass through
Bhimavaram railway station. Palakollu Railway station is located just 24 km
east of Bhimavaram Jn. Vijayawada Airport is major nearby airbase to
Bhimavaram.
Bhimavaram is also known as Second
Bardoli. When Mahatma Gandhi visited Bhimavaram during the freedom movement of
India, he referred the town as Second Bardoli. The town also serves to be a prominent
pilgrimage site in the state. It is home to one of sacred Pancharamas located
in different parts of Andhra Pradesh
state. It also hosts famous Mavullamma temple which attracts thousands of
devotees from all over the state. Bhimavaram serves to be a major financial hub
in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh.
Vijayawada is just about 120 km away from Bhimavaram Jn. Konaseema
which is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and scenic landscapes can
easily be accessed from Bhimavaram. Bhimavaram Railway Station is served with
several trains connecting it to many other cities and towns of the country. National Highway no 214 (NH-214) connecting
Kathipudi and Pamarru runs through the town
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