<Tr> <Th> Official language </Th> <Td> Telugu </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> vijayawada.biz </Td> </Tr> <P> Vijayawada is a city in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, on the banks of River Krishna in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . The city is the third most densely populated in the urban population of built - up areas in the world . Vijayawada is classified as a Y - grade city as per the Sixth Central Pay Commission . Vijayawada is the commercial headquarters of Andhra Pradesh . It was recognised as a "Global City of the Future" by McKinsey Quarterly, which expected an increase to GDP of $17 billion by 2025 . </P> <P> The city is known for its landmarks such as Prakasham Barrage across the Krishna river; Krishnaveni Mandapam (River Museum) depicting the history of Krishna river and a nearby idol of the river known as Krishnaveni statue; Gandhi Hill, the first Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in the country, an elevation of 500 ft on the on a hill; Bhavani Island, one of the largest river island amidst Krishna River . The Kanaka Durga Temple is a Hindu temple of Goddess Durga on the Indrakeeladri hill, on the banks of Krishna River . The deity is described as Swayambhu (self - manifested) in Triteeya kalpa . </P>

Vijayawada is situated on the bank of the river