Arilova

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Arilova
Neighborhood
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BRTS road at Arilova
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Arilova
Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°46′05″N83°18′36″E / 17.767921°N 83.310008°E / 17.767921; 83.310008
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Visakhapatnam
Government
  Body Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration AP 31, AP 32 and AP 33

Arilova is a residential area of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the north fringe of Visakhapatnam city with hills surrounding on opposite sides. It is located beside Kailasagiri. Arilova is a Part of GVMC Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, which is responsible for the civic amenities in Arilova. [1]

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Arilova is mainly a middle-class hub. Arilova comes under Visakhapatnam- East Constituency. Arilova plays an important role in every aspect of Visakhapatnam. It is also known as the Health City of Visakhapatnam as many hospitals are being built in and around Arilova.

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A view of Arilova

Localities

Kailasnagar and Sri Hari Nagar, Arilova Colony, Durganagar, TIC Point, Ambedkar Nagar, Parvathi Nagar, Apsara Colony, Mustafa Colony, Balaji Nagar, and Thotagaruvu are important residential areas in Arilova. The East Point golf club was also located in Arilova. Mudasarlova Reservoir is Located near this place. Hanumanthuwaka, Kailasagiri, M.V.P, Venkojipalem are places located around Visakhapatnam.

Hospitals

The nearest major hospitals are the Visakha Institute of Medical Science, L.V. Prasad Eye Hospital, Apollo hospital,Narayana Medciti, Care Hospital, Gims Hospital, Pinnacle hospitals, M.B Hospital, and diabetics hospitals. Arilova is also known as the Health City of Visakhapatnam.

Transport

Arilova is well connected to most locations of the city by the state-owned bus service, APSRTC. Arilova as Bus Rapid Transit System Roads. Any part of Vizag can be reached in just a few minutes. Arilova is directly connected to Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Dwaraka Nagar, Jagadamba Centre, MVP Colony, Asilmetta and Simhachalam. Arilova BRTS is a crucial part of the circuit in the city. Bus routes from Arilova: 69-Railway station, 60c-Jagadamba, 60b-RK Beach, 400-Gajuwaka & 500-Anakapalli.

APSRTC routes
Route NumberStartEndVia
60CArilova ColonyOld Head Post Office Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad
60RArilova Colony RK Beach Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre
69Arilova ColonyRailway StationPedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Venkojipalem, Seethammadhara, Satyam Junction, Gurudwar, RTC Complex
68K/68 Kothavalasa/PendurthiRK BeachVepagunta, Simhachalam, Adavivaram, Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre
60SimhachalamOld Head Post OfficeAdavivaram, Pedagadili, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad

References

  1. "Visakhapatnam: ESIC Hospital to be shifted". 23 November 2017.