Eluru(w.g.d)

         Eluru is a city in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the district headquarters of West Godavari district and also the mandal headquarters of Eluru mandal. The city is one of the 13 municipal corporations in the state. As of 2011[update] census, the city had a population of 214,414 and an urban agglomeration population of 250,693. Eluru is situated on the national highway NH 5 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.
      History of Eluru dates back to 2nd century and has great prominence in the history of Andhra. Vengi (Pedavegi, Chinavegi, and Denduluru) near Eluru was capital of Andhra from 2nd century to 12th century, ruled by Salankayanas, Vishnukudinas, and Eastern Chalukyas. Vengi was capital of Andhra for many years than other city. Helapuri (Eluru) was part of the Buddhist kingdom of Vengi. Historical evidence can be found at the villages of Pedavegi and Guntupalli (Jilakarragudem).