Bavikonda Buddhist Complex (17 49 N - 83 23 E) lies about 16 km from Visakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on a hill about 130 metres above mean sea level. The term Bavikonda in Telugu means a hill of wells. As per its name, Bavikonda is a hill which has wells for the collection of rainwater. Bavikonda Monastery dates back to the 3rd century BCE. A large Buddhist complex was excavated at this site. The excavated remnants are as follows: were recovered here by the State archaeological Department. The Buddhist sites of Thotlakonda and Pavurallakonda are situated close by.