Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, Viśākha or Waltair, is the largest and most populous 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 serves as 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.
The East Coast Railway is one of the 19 railway zones of Indian Railways. It came into existence on 1 April 2003. The headquarters of the zone are at Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The Visakha Valley School is a school situated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of oldest schools in the city of Visakhapatnam.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Visakhapatnam/Vizag/Vishakhapatnam is an archdiocese located in the city of Visakhapatnam in India.
Visakhapatnam Junction railway station is a major railway station located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is on the Howrah–Chennai main line It is operated by East coast Railway till now and it may take some time to administered under the South Coast Railway zone by Indian Railways. Originally named the Waltair railway station, it was founded in 1896. In 1987, it was renamed Visakhapatnam.
The Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section is a railway line connecting Khurda Road in the Indian state of Odisha and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The main line is part of the Howrah–Chennai main line.
Waltair railway division is one of the three railway divisions under East Coast Railway zone. A section of the division will be part of the new South Coast Railway zone upon operationalization.
Gopalapatnam is a neighborhood in the city of Visakhapatnam, India. The neighborhood is considered to be the major residential and commercial area in the district. It is located within the jurisdiction of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, which is responsible for the area's civic amenities. It is located on the western fringe of Visakhapatnam. The Visakhapatnam gas leak occurred in the neighborhood on 7 May 2020.
The 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 681.96 km2 (263.31 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 G. Lakshmisha. 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.
Rushikonda is a neighbourhood situated on Visakhapatnam and Bheemili road. Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority undertakes the development activities related to infrastructure and tourism.
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.
Akkireddypalem is a neighborhood situated in southern Visakhapatnam City, India. The area, which falls under the local administrative limits of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is about 15 km from the city centre of Dwaraka Nagar. Akkireddypalem is located between the neighbourhoods of Sheela Nagar and Nathayyapalem. There are some industries located here, including Bharat Heavy Electricals and Visakha Dairy.
South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) has been announced as the newest railway zone of the Indian Railways and is headquartered at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The formal notification for operationalization of this Zone is yet to be issued.
Government Hospital For Mental Care is run by Government of Andhra Pradesh located at Chinna Waltair, Visakhapatnam, India.
Harishchandrapuram railway station is a railway station on Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section, part of the Howrah–Chennai main line under Waltair railway division of East Coast Railway zone. It is situated beside NH 16 at Nimmada, Harishchandrapuram in Srikakulam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Tilaru railway station is a railway station on Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section, part of the Howrah–Chennai main line under Waltair railway division of East Coast Railway zone. It is situated beside NH 16 at Tilaru in Srikakulam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Ponduru railway station is a railway station on Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section, part of the Howrah–Chennai main line under Waltair railway division of East Coast Railway zone. It is situated at Ponduru in Srikakulam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Waltair Veerayya is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Bobby Kolli and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The film stars Chiranjeevi as the titular character alongside Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, and Catherine Tresa.
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