Rajam

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Rajam is a town in Vizianagaram District of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a nagar panchayat and the headquarters of Rajam mandal.[1] It is situated at a distance of 51 km from the district headquarters. The place has nostalgic association with Thandra Paparaya, the valiant Sardar of Bobbili and who is credited with slaying of Vijayaramaraju, the Maharaja of Vijayanagaram at the end of the Battle of Bobbili in 1757.[2]

Geography

Rajam is located at 18.28N 83.40E.[3] It has an average elevation of 42 meters (137 feet).

Demographics

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Government and politics

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Notable people

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