About Nazvidu ( Nuzvid / Nujiveedu )

Nuzvid (Telugu: ; also called Nujiveedu) is a mandal and municipality in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 50km from Vijayawada and 35km from Eluru. This place is well connected by bus and rail. Nuzvid is well known for its mangos, which are exported world wide. Nuzvid is a historical fort town in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. It was founded by late Meka Basavarayudu, the chieftain of Rani Rudrama Devi of Orugallu dynasty. The original name of this place said to be "NOOJELAVEEDU". There was a story behind the establishment of this place. One day the chieftain came to this place with his DOGS for hunting. While he was looking around for the hunt, suddenly he found to his surprise that, his DOGS were being chased by GOATS! After having witnessed the bravery of the goats, he realised the power in this soil and has decided to build his fort over here. The "KUKKALA GETU" was built depicting this story. There is a famous and ancient temple called "KOTA MAHA...