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Prakasam Barrage

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  • Vijayawada
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    The Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna River, completed in 1959, is one of the first major irrigation projects of the region. The village of Kondapalli, lying about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Vijayawada, is a famous toy-making center. Pop. (2001) city, 851,282; urban agglom., 1,039,518;…

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    The Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna River, completed in 1959, is one of the first major irrigation projects of the region. The village of Kondapalli, lying about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Vijayawada, is a famous toy-making center. Pop. (2001) city, 851,282; urban agglom., 1,039,518;…

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