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'''Malikipuram''' is a town and a [[mandal]] headquarters in the [[Konaseema district|Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is located in [[East Godavari district#Mandals|Amalapuram revenue division]].<ref name=mandal>{{cite web|title=Sub-Districts of East Godavari District|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf |website=Census of India|accessdate=31 August 2015|pages=397, 413|format=PDF}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook - East Godavari |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2814_PART_B_DCHB_EAST%20GODAVARI.pdf|website=Census of India|accessdate=18 January 2015|page=16|format=PDF}}</ref>

==History==
Konaseema district was one of the thirteen new districts formed on 4 April 2022.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://konaseema.ap.gov.in/about-district/history/ | title= Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema District |work = About District > History |publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 15 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://frontline.thehindu.com/dispatches/andhra-pradesh-cabinet-clears-the-formation-of-13-new-districts/article65220461.ece | title= Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears the formation of 13 new districts |work = Ravi Sharma |publisher= Frontline 26 January 2022| access-date = 16 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagan-govt-carves-out-13-new-districts-in-andhra-names-one-after-tdp-founder-101643224669403.html| title=Jagan govt carves out 13 new districts in Andhra, names one after TDP founder |work = Srinivasa Rao Apparasu |publisher= Hindustan Times, 27 January 2022| access-date = 16 January 2024}}</ref>According to the Gazette Notification No. 1156 dated 2 August 2022, Konaseema District was renamed as Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema District.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://apegazette.cgg.gov.in/uploadGazette_view?filePath=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJodHRwOi8vYXBlZ2F6ZXR0ZS5jZ2cuZ292LmluL3NlYXJjaEFsbEdhemV0dGVzIiwiaWF0IjoxNjk5NzUyOTkxLCJzdWIiOiIvVXBsb2Fkcy9BUEdBWkVUVEUvZ2F6ZXR0ZXMvMTY1OTQ2MDE5OTUyNS5wZGYifQ.-RGWwR3MwTRADKQWJ3OiU0AnKGv6l5rqtjLW2TbdyZ4 | title= Notifications by Government |work = Revenue Department (Lands IV) |publisher= Andhra Pradesh Gazette, 2 August 2022| access-date = 16January 2024}}</ref>

==Geography==
Malikipuram, the mandal's main town, is located 73.7 km from the district's main city, Kakinada, and 370 km from the state capital, [[Hyderabad]].

Other villages in Malikipuram Mandal are Malikipuram, Battelanka, Chinthalamori, Dindi, Gollapalem and Gubbalapalem.
Malikipuram's PIN Code is 533253 and its post office name is Malakipuram. Other villages with the same PIN code are Gudimellanka and Ramarajulanka.
Nearby villages are Visweswarayapuram (0.9 km), Antarvedipalem (1.7 km), Lakkavaram (1.8 km), Ramarajulanka (1.8 km) and Mori (1.9 km). Nearby towns are Razole (6.7 km), Sakhinetipalle (9.4 km) and Mamidikuduru (13.5 km).

The following is a list of village [[panchayat]]s in Malikipuram mandal: Mattaparru, Gudimellanka, Dindi, Medicharlapalem, Ramarajulanka, Malikipuram, Visweswarayapuram, Lakkavaram, Irusumanda, Battelanka, Kathimanda, Gudapalli, Gubbalapalem, G. Pallipalem, Kesanapalli, Turpupalem, Padamaptipalem, Gollapalem, Sankaraguptam, and Chintalamori.

Sri Mudunuri Soma Sundara Sekhara Bhupala Raju Garu was the first [[Zamindar]] of Malikipuram with more than 100 acres of land. He donated many acres of land for the establishment of a school, college and hospital in Malikipuram. He was the chief land donor for AFDT junior , UG & PG colleges. He contested for president post in Malikipuram in the 1950s and 60s. His family members used to have imported cars and bikes and gold in hundreds of kgs in those days. Panduvva Zamindar - Sri Vegesna Kanaka Raju Garu, former [[Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams|TTD]] chairman was his brother-in-law.

Gudapalli is a village 7 km away from [[Razole, East Godavari district|Razole]], on the way towards Karavaka. The village is mainly dependent on agriculture, [[coir]] industries, and [[coconut]] business. Its population as of January 2008 was more than 8000. In recent years villagers have become interested in moving their children’s education forward. Many people study technical courses; some of them have become software professionals, among other fields.

Thurpupalem is a village near the [[Bay of Bengal]] and the Godavari River. It has green fields and tall coconut trees. Several cultures exist there. Malikipuram mandal has a coastal line of 14 km from Chintalamori to Karavaka.

Dindi is a village on the banks of one of the tributaries of the [[Godavari River]]. It is a beautiful village with coconut palms swaying in winds. There are tourism resorts along the river. Boat facilities are available in Dindi resorts. It is about 12 km from Palacol, the nearest railway station. Dindi can also be accessed from Razole, Malikipuram and Narsapur. Dindi is one place where the river view can be enjoyed from the Balayogi Bridge, named after the first Dalit Speaker of India. Dindi is dotted with small huts of farmers, who till the land for growing rice all through the year. The only colour which is visible is all hues of green.

Mattaparru is a beautiful village with prolific coconut trees and paddy fields. Tollywood director [[Sukumar (director)|Sukumar]] is from Mattaparru village.

A bus facility is available for this mandal from Razole, Amalapuram. Malkipuram is 10 km from Razole, 12 km from Narsapur after crossing the river, 20 km from Palkole, and 90 km from district headquarters Kakinada. The nearest railway station is Palkole and Narsapur. A beautiful church is there in jillella vari peta, that is SDA church.

Mori is a small village approximately 2 miles southeast of Malikipuram. The name is derived from "Mohari", which is a type of gold coin belonging to a Muslim invader. Mori is mainly known for rice/shrimp/coconut farming as well as handlooming and cashew nut processing. Like Mattaparru, it is beautifully encompassed with coconut trees and paddy fields.

The village of Kesanapalli is located 70.6 km from the district's main city, Kakinada. It is located 379 km from Hyderabad. Its economy is dependent on agriculture, especially coconut trees and paper trees. A syndicate bank is available in the main center of Kesanapalli.

Kathimanda is another village in Malikipuram Mandal. Kathimanda is 75.1 km from Kakinada and 370 km from Hyderabad.

The nearest towns are Sakhinetipalle (8 km), Razole (8.1 km), Mamidikuduru (14.8 km), and P. Gannavaram (19.5 km). It is a small town about an hour away from the Yamuna.

==Schools and colleges==
Schools and colleges include: Riverside School, Project India Educational Center, A.F.D.T. Junior College and High School; M.V.N.J.S. and R.V.R. College; MPP UP School; Aditya Vidya Nilayam, Vignan Public School; Sir Arthur Coton Public School; Vamsi Public School; Goutham Model School; Vikas Junior College and Vikas Techno School; Ephratha Junior College; G Francis Junior and Degree College; Deepthi Mahila Kalasala; Seventh-day Adventist High School, Lakkavaram; Seventh-day Adventist Church, Mattaparru; MPPUP School; Seven Hills Public School, Lakkavaram; Aswini Computer Education, Lakkavaram; Sri Mangena Gurraiah Junior College, Lakkavaram, ZP High School Battelanka; MPUP School, Kathimanda; and Sri Saraswathi Sisumandir (T.M&E.M), Lakkavaram.

==Cinema theaters==
In Malikipuram there are four cinema theaters: Sri VenkataNarayana; Padmaja; Satya Jyoti; Shankar.

==Tourist spots near Malikipuram==
Antarvedi, in terms of geographical surface area, covers about 4 square miles (6.4 km<sup>2</sup>). The village contains the Lord Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple, located opposite Vasishta Godavari. A launch pad allows visitors to land on the small island at the other side of the Godavari River - from this point, travel can then be undertaken to the convergence point of the river and the ocean.

Dindi Resort: The Godavari River island supports acres of coconut groves.

Samudra Beach Resort: Samudra Beach Resort is located at a stone's throw distance from GAIL, located in Odalarevu, nearly 22 km from Amalapuram town, East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh.

==Demographics==
The total population of Malikipuram is 6,286, with 3,265 males and 3,021 females living in 1,651 houses. The total area of Malikipuram is 244 hectares.

==Education==
Colleges near Malikipuram:
Mvn js rvr college of arts and science
*Amrutha Arts & Science Degree College
*Sri Deepthi Mahila Degree College
*M. G. Jr. College, Lakkavaram

Schools near Malikipuram:
*ZP P High School, Visweswarayapuram
*Z P High School, Gudimellanka
*Z P High School, Gollapalem

==See also==
* [[Konaseema district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district]]

== References ==
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