Visakhapatnam, formerly known as Vizagapatam is the proposed executive capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the most populated and largest city of Andhra Pradesh. It lies between the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is the second largest city in the east coast of India after Chennai and also the fourth largest city in South India. It is one of the four smart cities of Andhra Pradesh selected under Smart Cities Mission. It also serves as the headquarters of Visakhapatnam district. With an estimated output of $43.5 billion, the city is the ninth largest contributor to India's overall Gross domestic product as of 2016. In 2020, Visakhapatnam emerged as the finalist in the World Smart City Awards under Living and Inclusion category.
The East Coast Railway is one of the 18 railway zones of Indian Railways. It came into existence on 1 April 2003. The headquarters of the zone are at Bhubaneswar.
Gajuwaka is a major residential area of Visakhapatnam City, India. The neighborhood of Visakhapatnam is considered the biggest shopping district in Andhra Pradesh by revenue. Though conceived as a residential locality, it is now one of the principal shopping districts of the city. Gajuwaka area of Visakhapatnam has the Highest per capita income in Andhra Pradesh.
Tadepalligudem (TPG) is a City in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Selection Grade municipality and the mandal headquarters of Tadepalligudem mandal in Eluru revenue division. Tadepalligudem is one of the largest city and fastest growing city in west godavari District as per 2011 census in terms of population.
Bheemunipatnam, is a suburb in the city of Visakhapatnam, India. The town was named after Bhima a character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. It used to be administered under Bheemunipatnam municipality but in 2017 it was merged into GVMC. It is under the administration of Visakhapatnam revenue division and the headquarters is located at Bheemunipatnam.
Kashinagar is a town and a NAC in Gajapati district in the Indian states of Odisha.
Srungavarapukota popularly known by its abbreviated form S.Kota is a neighbourhood in the district of Vizianagaram, India. S.Kota is located on Visakhapatnam – Araku road. The town was upgraded from gram panchayat to Nagar Panchayat in the year 2011.
Pedagantyada is a neighbourhood in the city of Visakhapatnam, India. It is one of the 46 mandals in Visakhapatnam District. It is under the administration of Visakhapatnam revenue division and the headquarters is located at Pedagantyada beside Gajuwaka. The Mandal is bounded by Mulagada and Gajuwaka mandals. It is a major Suburb in Visakhapatnam and got merged in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation in 2005. Organisations like Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, and Gangavaram Port are located in this area.
Visakhapatnam Junction railway station is a major railway station located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is administered under the South Coast Railway zone. In 2017, as a part of the Swachh Rail campaign, the Quality Council of India rated Visakhapatnam as the most pristine railway station in the country. The station is a major stop on the Howrah–Chennai main line. For its progress in adopting green concepts through reduction of adverse environmental impacts, the Visakhapatnam railway station was awarded a Platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The award is based on the efficiency of the station in six environmental categories, including Sustainable Station Facility; Health, Hygiene and Sanitation; Energy Efficiency; Water Efficiency; Smart Green Initiatives; and Innovation and Development.
Duvvada railway station located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, serves Duvvada, the southern outskirts of Visakhapatnam. It lies on the Howrah–Chennai main line.
Andhra Pradesh is well connected with various destinations in India, as well as other countries. It has road, rail, airways. With a long coast of Bay of Bengal and many sea ports, it flourishes in sea trade as well. The state has one of the largest railway junctions at Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam Port being one of the largest cargo handling seaport.
Seethammadhara is a neighborhood in the city of Visakhapatnam, India. The neighborhood is considered as the major residential area in the district. It is located within the jurisdiction of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, which is responsible for the civic amenities in Seethammadhara. It is located in the central of Visakhapatnam city.
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.
Akkayyapalem is one of the busiest localities in the city of Visakhapatnam, India. It is a part of Visakhapatnam North Constituency.
Railway New Colony is one of the commercial and residential centers in Visakhapatnam, India. Railway New Colony name coming from Railway colony. Indian Railways Residential area is located here.
Malkapuram is a neighbourhood in the city of Visakhapatnam, India. The neighbourhood is considered as the major residential area in the district. It is located within the jurisdiction of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, which is responsible for the civic amenities in Malkapuram. It is located on the south fringe of Visakhapatnam city.
Allipuram is one of the oldest suburbs in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, close to Visakhapatnam Railway Station. It is near shore to Bay of Bengal. In 1753, Nizam Fauzdar Zafar Ali Khan ruled Visakhapatnam as the center of Chicaco. Alipore was a small village in that period. Over time it became Allipuram in popular usage. As part of the Salt Satyagraha, Mahatma Gandhi walked along the Allipuram main road to the coast. Because of this, the locals set up a statue of Gandhi on the main road.
Prahaladapuram is a suburban area in Visakhapatnam city under Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation of Pendurthi in Andhra Pradesh, India.It is located 14 km Nomet from Visakhapatnam city center.
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.
South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) is the newest of the 18 railway zones of the Indian Railways and is headquartered at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
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