Coastal Andhra

Coastal Andhra 

Coastal Andhra is a region in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. This region was part of Madras State before 1953 and Andhra State from 1953 to 1956.

This area includes the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal, from the northern border with Odisha to south of the delta of the Krishna River.

Coastal Andhra comprises the 9 districts : Nellore, Prakasam, Guntur, Krishna, West Godavari, East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam

Coastal Andhra has rich agricultural land, owing to the delta of the Krishna and Godavari rivers. The prosperity of Coastal Andhra can be attributed to its rich agricultural land and an abundant water supply from these two rivers.

Rice grown in paddy fields is the main crop, with pulses and coconuts also being important. The fishing industry is also important to coastal region.

Coastal Andhra is located to the east of Telangana and Rayalaseema regions bordered by Odisha to the North and Rayalseema and Tamil Nadu to the south and Telangana to the west. The coastal line of this region is the second largest in India, extending 960 km.

Coastal Andhra is rich in cultural and linguistic identities throughout the region.

Coastal Andhra Pradesh 

Coastal Andhra in turn can be divided into Northern Region (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts), Central Region (East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts) and Southern Region (Prakasam and Nellore districts).

Food Preparation methods, level of spice and compositions vary from each sub region.

Rice is the staple food in the Costal cuisine and is usually consumed with a variety of curries and lentil soups or broths. Cuisine of Coastal Andhra is influenced by Sea Food varieties. Godavari and Krishna districts have numerous varieties of foods, which are famous through the state.

Food varieties in some parts of Nellore and Prakasam are influenced by Rayalaseema. And delicacies of Muslim cuisine of local population throughout the region.

Famous Tourist Place Humsala Deevi in Coastal Andhra Pradesh