Eluru is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the headquarters of West Godavari district and has a population of 389,772.Eluru is situated on the national highway NH5 connecting Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. Eluru was earlier called Helapuri and has a rich cultural and political history. It was believed to have been the capital of Vishnukundinas at one time. Kolleru Lake a big fresh water lake is found near Eluru.It is known for its well established educational institutes like C.R.Reddy College. It is the hub for the paddy, tobacco, coconut exports to all other parts of the state.It is well known for the carpets and incense sticks exports to all over the country[citation needed].
