Achanta

Achanta is a village and mandal in West Godavari district, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It lies in the Godavari delta region, which places it within the Coastal Andhra area. The official language of the region is Telugu.

Administratively, Achanta mandal encompasses multiple villages and forms part of the district’s revenue framework. It is governed by a mandal parishad and administered locally by a tehsildar, following the standard rural governance structure used across Andhra Pradesh.

The economy is predominantly agricultural. Paddy farming is the principal activity due to the deltaic irrigation networks, with other crops such as sugarcane, vegetables, and pulses also cultivated. The population in the area is largely rural, with many residents engaged in farming and related occupations. Infrastructure includes local roads linking to larger highways and nearby towns, as well as government and private schooling facilities. Healthcare is primarily provided through rural clinics, supplemented by services in nearby towns.

Achanta is also a surname, used by people in parts of Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states. A notable individual bearing the name is Achanta Sharath Kamal, an Indian table tennis player.