Vuyyuru is a town in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Nagar panchayat and the headquarters of Vuyyuru Mandal. It is emerging as neighbourhood of Vijayawada, India situated 30 km away. History It was part of Satavahana dynasty during 1st century CE. In 1000 A.D. the Cholas spread their power to Kolleru area and during that period some of them settled at this place. After that it eventually became part of Kakatiya dynasty. By the 14th Century the village grew in size and population, came under the rule of the Zamindaars of Nuzivid. Demographics Census of India, the town had a population of 46,490. The total population constitutes 23,312 males and 23,178 females —a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000. 4,332 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,151 are boys and 2,181 are girls. The town's average literacy rate stands at 81.87% with 34,513 literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%. It is 40 km away from state capital Amaravati. Vuyyuru town generally has a tropical climate; winters last from November to February, while summers last from March to June. The annual rainfall is 92.33 mm, most of it received during the months of August. Economy Agriculture Vuyyuru's economy is based on agriculture, mainly rice and sugar cane. The land is very fertile, and irrigation canals which draw water from the Krishna River crisscross the area. The main canal in the town is Pulleru Canal. A small dam and bridge were constructed during the British period on the canal in the town in 1890. This bridge served the locals for more than a century. Until 1988 small boats used to ply in some regions to transport people across. As of now, there are 6 bridges and 1 footbridge on this canal in Vuyyuru. Industries K.C.P Sugar and Industries Corporation Ltd. is the first sugar manufacturing unit set up at Vuyyuru in 1941 and is one of the leading sugar manufacturing companies in India. The company has two sugar factories located in Krishna District Andhra Pradesh having an aggregate crushing capacity of 11,500 tons per day. Its allied business consists of manufacturing and marketing of Rectified Spirit, Extra Neutral Alcohol, Ethanol, Organic Manure, Mycorrhiza Vam, Calcium Lactate and CO2. KCP has a cogeneration plant which produces 15