Krishna District   is a district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. It is named after the Krishna River, the third longest river that flows within India, flows through the district and joins Bay of Bengal here in this district Machilipatnam is the administrative headquarters of the district. Vijayawada is the biggest city of this district and also commercial center. The district is bounded by Khammam District to the north-west, West Godavari District to the north-east, the Bay of Bengal to the south-east, Guntur District to the southwest, and Nalgonda District to the west. Krishna district is well known for its pre-university educational centers.

Krishna History

Krishna District used to be one of the oldest British administered areas of Andhra Pradesh. The district was formed in 1759. It was formerly called Machilipatnam District and in 1759 when the then Guntur District was abolished, certain Taluks were added to this District which was renamed as Krishna District, after the mighty river Krishna. 

Krishna Climate

The climatic conditions of the district consist of extremely hot summers and mild winters and may be classified as tropical. The period starting from April to June is the hottest. The annual rainfall in the region is about 1028 mm and is contributed to by the Southwest monsoon.

Krishna Culture

The Telugu Dialect of this region is often considered to be standard dialect of Telugu. The Kuchipudi dance form originated from this district.

Krishna Tourism

Tourist places in Krishna
Chintalapadu (Chandarlapadu)
Bandar Port
Kondapalli Killa
Gudivada
Ghantasala
Gandhi Hill
Kanaka Durga Temple
PandurangaSwamy Temple
Brahmam gari Jenda in Edupugallu
Penuganchiprolu Temple
Mopidevi Temple
Movva gopala swami temple
Kondalamma temple, Gudlavalleru
Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Temple, Singarayapalem
Gollapudi Ayyappaswami Temple
Hanuman Temple in Hanuman Junction
Gunadala Matha Shrine
MaremmaTemple,Putrela
Sarswathi Devi Temple in Nuzvid
Ramalayam in Gadevarigudem
Venu Gopala Swami Temple,Nemali.