Bhimavaram is located in
West Godavari District and is 107 km southeast of
Vijayawada and 270 km southwest of
Visakhapatnam. It was established by a
Chalukya king, as an indication of his victories in 1200. This town had contributed for the freedom struggle and partaken in non-cooperation, Salt
Satyagraha and the Quit India movement. Bhimavaram is also a religious place with a few temples. The most important temple is the Gunupudi Somesvara temple.
