Country India District East Godavari district PIN 533464 Population 4,722 (2011) | State Andhra Pradesh Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Area 4.97 km² | |
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Injaram is a village in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh State. It is located in Tallarevu mandal of Kakinada revenue division. This village is located in the vicinity of Yanam.
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Map of Injaram, Andhra Pradesh 533464
History
In 1708, the British government set up a factory in Injaram and settled at the village. In 1757, under the French occupied it. But in 1759, the French after losing Machilipatnam, the Injaram factory back to the hands of the British. Weavers of the village worked for the Dutch and the British. In Injaram, finest quality of cloths were weaved in the country. After abolition of the factory, the prosperity of the Injaram declined.
Demographics
As of 2011 census, Injaram had a population of 4,722. The total population constitute, 2,373 males and 2,349 females —a sex ratio of 990 females per 1000 males. 466 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 245 are boys and 221 are girls. The average literacy rate stands at 66.54% with 2,832 literates, slightly lower than the state average of 67.41%.