| Elamanchili | |
| Native Name Lang: | telugu |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Pushpin Map: | India Andhra Pradesh |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates: | 17.5517°N 82.8542°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name1: | Andhra Pradesh |
| Subdivision Name2: | Anakapalli |
| Government Type: | Municipality |
| Governing Body: | Elamanchili Municipality, Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Km2: | 39.00 |
| Elevation M: | 7 |
| Population Total: | 27,265 |
| Population Footnotes: | [2] |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code Type: | PIN |
| Postal Code: | 531055 |
| Area Code: | 08931 |
| Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
| Registration Plate Type: | Vehicle Registration |
| Registration Plate: | AP31 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[3] |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Telugu |
| Leader Title: | MLA |
| Leader Name: | Uppalapati Venkata Ramanamurthy Raju |
Elamanchili is a town in Anakapalli district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and also the mandal headquarters of Elamanchili mandal. The town is spread over an area of 39km2, which is under the jurisdiction of Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority.[4] This town has historical importance dating back to 7th Century AD.
Elamanchilii was once called as ellamanchi. It was the capital of Madhyama Kalinga(Central Kalinga) which extends from River Champavathi till river Varaha. This place was used for the collection of taxes as it is on the border of these areas. Kalla Varahala Naidu (Vara Naidu) The King Of Elamanchili.
Many Historical and archaeological evidences were found in the surroundings of Elamanchili dating back the history of this town to the times of Early Buddhism in India, Jainism and Medieval Hinduism. The Kotturu Dhanadibbalu Buddhist and Dharapalem Hindu sites respectively are near this town. This particular area of Elamanchili was once under the rule of Andhra-Sathavahanas.Some Pre-historic findings were excavated from the surroundings of Panchadharla, Dharapalem and Elamanchili surrounding Hills of Eastern Ghats. Research work is under progress on these excavations, and recently found lord venkateswara swamy statue.
The village of Sarvasiddhi (10 km from Elamanchili) was constructed by Eastern Chalukyas King Kubja Vishnuvardhan during 615 CE. Vishnuvardhana ruled over a kingdom extending from Nellore to Visakhapatnam. He assumed the title of Vishamasiddhi (conqueror of difficulties). Vishnuvardhana participated in the wars between his brother Putekesin II and the Pallava Narasimhavarma I and probably lost his life in battle in 641 CE. This area was under the Eastern Chalukyas. Elamanchili was under the rule of Eastern Chalukyas as some edicts were found by the name of Vijayaditya VII (1063 – 1068 C.E., 1072 – 1075 C.E.) at Elamanchili.
The famous Dharmalingeswara Temple at Panchadharla was believed to be constructed along with the famous
Elamanchili is well connected by rail and road. Elamanchili railway station provide halt for many express trains. Buses are available from all parts of area in the state.Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam International Airport which is about 54 km from the town.
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[5] [6]