Guntur is located in the Coastal Andhra Pradesh region of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Municipal Corporation and the headquarters of Guntur district. The city is known for export quality cotton and chilli production. The chilli grown in this area is widely known as Guntur Chilli.
Guntur lies near the Bay of Bengal coast about 65 km from the shore. This city is a commercial hub for cotton, chilli and tobacco productions. The region comprises of Buddhist monuments and caves.
The River Krishna flows through the district which joins Bay of Bengal later. The river delta is plain and vulnerable for floods.
The city is a blend of mixed cultures. You would find schools teaching Veda and Vedanta, it was the seat of Buddhist tradition, and you would also notice the presence of some Israeli tribe in the city. Telugu is the main spoken language.
The city is famous for cotton and chilli production and it is Asia’s largest market for Chillies. Chillies of Guntur are known to be the spiciest variety. It is a semi urban area comprising textile mills, silk textile, cement factories, granite industries, and also chilli processing units.
As you enter the region you would notice paddy fields and chilli production fields. Due to its geographical conditions, the area is mostly chosen for agricultural productions. Many vegetable companies have their production fields in this region. In future there are plans to construct a port city near the Guntur coast.
You can reach Guntur by road and railways. Nearest major airport is located at Hyderabad. However, you can catch domestic flights to Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore from the Vijayawada airport. Vijayawada, mangalagiri, Tenali, Vinukonda, Machilipatnam, and Tadepallegudem are some nearest cities surrounding Guntur city.
Approximate distance:
Vijayawada- 81km, Raichur (Karnataka)-480km, Hyderabad-257km, Bellary-500km
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Guntur city is the centre for education. Many fields of learning have their main centre in this city including the Vedic Sciences. Book a cab to travel around the city to visit Buddhist monuments and caves.
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