Thallapudi

Tallapudi is a village in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is also headquarter of Tallapudi mandal. It is situated on the banks of the Godavari River, approximately 22 km from Rajahmundry and 14 km from Kovvur. Tallapudi serves as a commercial and service center for several surrounding villages.

The town is known for its scenic riverfront, surrounding greenery, and peaceful ghats along the Godavari River, which have made it a preferred location for Telugu cinema sets. Agriculture is a primary economic activity, with paddy and sugarcane being the major crops, and the region is noted for high agricultural productivity. Industrial development has also been emerging, including a paper manufacturing unit established by Whitefield Paper Mills Ltd.. Tallapudi is also well known for hosting Godavari Pushkaram, a major religious festival held once every twelve years.