Annavaram

Annavaram is a village on the banks of the Pampa River. It is located in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The village has the temple of Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, a form of Vishnu on the Ratnagiri Hill.EtymologyAnna translates to food in the local language and the place was known for distribution of food, which might have given the settlement its name as Annavaram. Another derivative was from Anina varam, possessing boon from the lord, would have also given the name.TransportNational Highway 16 passes through the villagd. The APSRTC operates bus services from Annavaram bus station. Annavaram railway station is located on the Howrah-Chennai main line. It is classified as a B–category station in the Vijayawada railway division of South Central Railway zone.