Amravati

History of Amaravati

After the Treaty of 1853, the Nizam assigned Amravati District along with the rest of Berar to the East India Company. After the province was assigned to the Company, it was divided into two districts. South Berar was headquartered at Hingoli, while North Berar was reorganized as East Berar with its headquarters at Akola.

In 1864, the district of Yeotmal was separated from Amravati. In 1867, the district of Ellichpur was formed. It initially included the Morshi Tahsil, which was later restored to Amravati.

In 1903, the Assignment Treaties were replaced by an agreement under which the Nizam leased Berar to the Government of India in perpetuity. Berar was joined with the Central Provinces in 1903 to form the enlarged Central Provinces and Berar province.

Following the reorganization of states in 1956, Amravati District, along with the other districts of the Vidarbha region, was included in the then bilingual Bombay State.

After the division of Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat in 1960, Amravati, along with the other districts of Vidarbha, became part of Maharashtra.

How to Reach Amaravati

By Road

There is an excellent road connection from Hyderabad to Amaravati. The distance between Hyderabad and Amaravati can be covered in approximately seven hours.

Distances from Nearby Cities

• Guntur to Amaravati: 35 km
• Vijayawada to Amaravati: 70 km
• Hyderabad to Amaravati: 307 km

By Train

Numerous trains operate approximately every three hours between Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Guntur in both directions.

By Air

There is a daily Air Deccan flight service between Hyderabad and Vijayawada.