Adarsh Nagar

For other places with the same name, see Adarsh Nagar (disambiguation).

Adarsh Nagar ఆదర్శ్ నగర్
Neighbourhood
Adarsh Nagar as seen from Kailasagiri
Adarsh Nagar Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°45′47″N83°19′56″E / 17.762925°N 83.332361°E / 17.762925; 83.332361
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	Visakhapatnam
Government
• Body	Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
Area
• Total	0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Elevation	11 m (36 ft)
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	530040
Vehicle registration	AP-31

Adarsh Nagar is a residential neighbourhood in northern Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is administered by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation and falls within the Madhurawada Zone. ^[1]

Geography

Adarsh Nagar is situated in the northern part of Visakhapatnam city at an elevation of approximately 11 metres (36 ft) above sea level. The neighbourhood is bounded by Arilova to the north, Ravindra Nagar to the east, and Visalakshi Nagar to the south. The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, located within the Kambalakonda Reserve Forest, lies nearby. ^[1]

Transport

National Highway 16 (formerly NH 5), a major arterial road connecting Chennai to Kolkata, passes through the area, providing connectivity to other parts of the city and region. The neighbourhood is served by Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) buses connecting it to various parts of Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam Junction railway station is located approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from the area.

Nearby landmarks

The area is located near several notable landmarks in Visakhapatnam:

• Indira Gandhi Zoological Park – One of the largest zoological parks in India, spread over 625 acres (253 ha) within the Kambalakonda Reserve Forest ^[1]
• Kailasagiri – A hilltop park developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA), known for its Shiva-Parvati statues and panoramic views of the city ^[2]
• Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences – A government super-speciality hospital established in 2016, located in the nearby Hanumanthavaka area ^[3]

References

1. "Locals kick up storm over betting centre in Visakhapatam". Times of India. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
2. "Kailasagiri". Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
3. "About VIMS". Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 26 January 2026.