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'''Baruva''' is a village and a beach resort located near [[Sompeta]] in [[Srikakulam district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is located at 18.53N 84.35E.,<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Baruva.html Falling Rain Genomics.Baruva]</ref> at an average elevation of 10 meters (36 feet). The [[Mahendratanaya river]] merges into the [[Bay of Bengal]] at this place. |
'''Baruva''' is a village and a beach resort located near [[Sompeta]] in [[Srikakulam district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is located at 18.53N 84.35E.,<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Baruva.html Falling Rain Genomics.Baruva]</ref> at an average elevation of 10 meters (36 feet). The [[Mahendratanaya river]] merges into the [[Bay of Bengal]] at this place. |
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Baruva was used as a seaport in the era of [[British India|British]] colonial rule in India up to 1948. In July 1917 a ship carrying goods sank in the sea. To commemorate this incident a pillar was constructed.<ref>[http://www.ap.gov.in/aptourism/themes/leisure/beaches_vishakapatnam_bottom.html A.P.Tourism.Baruva Beach]</ref> The harbor is closed, but the old lighthouse stood until 2000. A light house has been constructed next to the beach resort. Baruva's beach is one of the oldest in Andhra Pradesh. |
Baruva was used as a seaport in the era of [[British India|British]] colonial rule in India up to 1948. In July 1917 a ship carrying goods sank in the sea. To commemorate this incident a pillar was constructed.<ref>[http://www.ap.gov.in/aptourism/themes/leisure/beaches_vishakapatnam_bottom.html A.P.Tourism.Baruva Beach] {{wayback|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/aptourism/themes/leisure/beaches_vishakapatnam_bottom.html |date=20070930222901 }}</ref> The harbor is closed, but the old lighthouse stood until 2000. A light house has been constructed next to the beach resort. Baruva's beach is one of the oldest in Andhra Pradesh. |
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Near the beach are the Durga Baruva [[railway station]] is located on [[Howrah]]-[[Chennai]] mainline. Passenger trains that run from [[Palasa]] towards [[Khurda]] Road station halt at Baruva station. |
Near the beach are the Durga Baruva [[railway station]] is located on [[Howrah]]-[[Chennai]] mainline. Passenger trains that run from [[Palasa]] towards [[Khurda]] Road station halt at Baruva station. |
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Revision as of 21:51, 27 October 2016
Baruva
బారువ baraharipuram | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Srikakulam |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 532263 / 532264 |
| Vehicle registration | AP30 |
Baruva is a village and a beach resort located near Sompeta in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located at 18.53N 84.35E.,[1] at an average elevation of 10 meters (36 feet). The Mahendratanaya river merges into the Bay of Bengal at this place.
Baruva was used as a seaport in the era of British colonial rule in India up to 1948. In July 1917 a ship carrying goods sank in the sea. To commemorate this incident a pillar was constructed.[2] The harbor is closed, but the old lighthouse stood until 2000. A light house has been constructed next to the beach resort. Baruva's beach is one of the oldest in Andhra Pradesh.
Near the beach are the Durga Baruva railway station is located on Howrah-Chennai mainline. Passenger trains that run from Palasa towards Khurda Road station halt at Baruva station.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics.Baruva
- ^ A.P.Tourism.Baruva Beach Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine