Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, Viśākha or Waltair, is the largest and most populous metropolitan city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is between the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is the second largest city on the east coast of India after Chennai, and the fourth largest in South India. It is one of the four smart cities of Andhra Pradesh selected under the Smart Cities Mission and is the headquarters of Visakhapatnam district. With an estimated output of $43.5 billion, it is the ninth largest contributor to India's gross domestic product as of 2016.
Visakhapatnam district is one of the six districts in the Uttarandhra region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, headquartered at Visakhapatnam. It is one of the twenty-six districts in Andhra Pradesh state. The district shares borders within the north and east, Vizianagaram district and South Anakapalli district in the south-west and Bay of Bengal in the south.
Timpany Senior Secondary School is a Christian mission school in the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was founded in 1931 during the Indian pre-independence era by Dr. Rev. A.W. Timpany of the Canadian Baptist Mission with his objective of serving the cause of education for the glory of God. It is managed by the Evangelical Trust Association of South India (ETASI). Aruldass Gnanamuthu is the current Chairman of Timpany Schools. The medium of instruction for the school is English. They are run on Christian principles and offer students a complete education of body, mind and spirit.
Hilda Mary Lazarus CBE, MStJ, MRCS, FRCSE was a Christian missionary and popular gynecologist and obstetrician in India. She was Principal of Andhra Medical College and Superintendent of King George Hospital at Visakhapatnam. She was also the first Indian director of Christian Medical College and Hospital at Vellore.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is the civic body that governs the city of Visakhapatnam, largest city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its jurisdiction encompasses an area of 640 km2 (250 sq mi). It is also part of the planning body of the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Established in the year 1979, the executive power of the GVMC is vested in the Municipal Commissioner, an Indian Administrative Service officer appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The position is held by Saikanth Varma. Golagani Hari Venkata Kumari (YSRCP) was elected as the Mayor and Jiyyani Sridhar (YSRCP) as the Deputy Mayor by the newly elected general body in March 2021. In January 2021, the number of wards were increased to 98 from 81 earlier.
One Town also called the "old town", is located in Visakhapatnam City, India. The area falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation,
Transport in Visakhapatnam is the network of roads, railways, rapid transit system in the largest city of Andhra Pradesh. The city of Visakhapatnam also serves as the central hub of transport and logistics on the East coast of India and hence it is called as City Of Destiny.
Adavivaram is a neighborhood situated on the western part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is about 15 km from the Dwaraka Nagar which is city centre. Adavivaram is located at the foothill of Simhachalam temple and is served by the Visakhapatnam Bus Rapid Transit System.
Visalakshinagar is a neighborhood situated on the northern part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is about 5 km from the Dwaraka Nagar which is city centre. Visalakshinagar is located at the entrance of Visakhapatnam City on National Highway 16.
Chinnamushidiwada is a neighborhood situated on the western part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is about 18 km from the Dwaraka Bus Station. Chinnamushidiwada is located near to the Pendurthi and is served by the Visakhapatnam Bus Rapid Transit System.
Relli Veedhi is a neighborhood situated on the central part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is about 4 km from the Dwaraka Nagar which is city centre. Relli veedhi is located very near to Jagadamba Centre which is primary shopping area to city and this area popularly known for smuggled goods in the city. and Relli Veedhi comes under 23 Ward in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.
Ramnagar is a neighborhood situated on the central part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. Ramnagar is located near Dwaraka Nagar, Asilmetta and Daba Gardens.
Daspalla Hills is an important neighborhood situated on the coastal part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is about 3 km from the Dwaraka Nagar which is city centre. Daspalla Hills is one of the more affluent residential areas of the city.
Pandurangapuram is a neighborhood situated on the coastal part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is about 4 km from the Dwaraka Nagar which is city centre. Pandurangapuram is located at the besides of Bay of Bengal and its totally surrounded by Maharanipeta, Kirlampudi Layout and Daspalla Hills.
Scindia is an important neighborhood situated on the coastal part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, it is one of the main industrial area in the city.
HB Colony is a neighborhood situated on the northern part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is one of the residential area in the city.
Pithapuram Colony is a neighborhood situated on the central part of Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is about 3.2 km from the Dwaraka bus station..Pithapuram Colony is sourrnded by Maddilapalem and Sivajipalem famous Kala Bharati and ICAI is located hear
Waltair Uplands is a neighbourhood situated in the central part of Visakhapatnam City. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is one of the most expensive residential and commercial areas in the city. Waltair Uplands is located between Ramnagar and Siripuram and is known for the city's famous coffee shops like Third wave of coffee, Barista Lavazza, Yallop Gourmet Lavazza and Café Coffee Day. Waltair Uplands has become an area in which young people congregate. It is also known for its many shopping outlets.
Gandhigram is a neighborhood city of Visakhapatnam, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is one of the naval and civilian locality in the City. Gandhigram is located between Scindia and Malkapuram and this area is well connected with city buses there are naval hospital and naval schools are situated hear.
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