Gajuwaka

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Gajuwaka
Neighbourhood
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Skyline of Gajuwaka area
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Gajuwaka
Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°42′00″N83°13′00″E / 17.7°N 83.2167°E / 17.7; 83.2167
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Andhra Pradesh
City Visakhapatnam
Founded by Government of Andhra Pradesh
Government
 • Type Mayor-council
 • Body GVMC
 •  MLA Tippala Nagireddy
Area
 • Total138.87 km2 (53.62 sq mi)
Population
 (2014) [1]
 • Total422,018
 • Density3,000/km2 (7,900/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
530026
Vehicle Registration AP31 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019) [2]
Vidhan Sabha constituency Gajuwaka
Lok Sabha constituency Visakhapatnam

Gajuwaka is a major residential area of Visakhapatnam City, India. This 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. The Gajuwaka area of Visakhapatnam has the highest per capita income in Andhra Pradesh.

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Gajuwaka mandal is one of the 46 mandals of Visakhapatnam District. It is under the administration of Visakhapatnam revenue division and the headquarters is located at Chinagantyada, Gajuwaka. The Mandal is bounded by Pedagantyada, Mulagada and Gopalapatnam mandals. On 21 November 2005, the Gajuwaka Municipality was merged into the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. [3] [4]

Economy

Since most of the heavy industries established in Visakhapatnam, like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and Gangavaram Port lie in close proximity of Gajuwaka, its growth has mirrored that of Visakhapatnam.

Gajuwaka is one of the busiest shopping districts of Andhra Pradesh. The neighborhood is considered to be the biggest shopping district in Andhra Pradesh by revenue. There are a number of apparel, jewelry, and utensil stores based in Gajuwaka. Several hotels and restaurants including Best Western Ramachandra, Paradise Food Court, and many other food court chains have emerged within 5–10 years of span.

Etymology

The name Gajuwaka is derived from the words "Gaja" (Elephant) and "Vaagu" (Pond).

Location and geography

Gajuwaka is located about 8 km from Visakhapatnam Airport and about 12–13 km from Visakhapatnam railway station. It lies in the south west of Visakhapatnam City and is loosely bordered by Pedagantyada to the south and Anakapalle to the east, Sabbavaram to the northwest, Gopalapatnam to the north, Mulagada to the east.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [5] Gajuwaka had a population of 259,944. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gajuwaka has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Gajuwaka, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

Gajuwaka is well connected by road. NH16 or AH45 passes through the Mandal. It also has major District roads and State Highways connecting it to nearby Mandals and Visakhapatnam. APSRTC runs bus services from the Gajuwaka bus station to major parts of the state and Visakhapatnam.

APSRTC routes
Route NumberStartEndVia
400GajuwakaRTC ComplexNew Gajuwaka, Sriharipuram, Malkapuram, Scindia, Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam Railway Station
99GajuwakaR.K.BeachNew Gajuwaka, Sriharipuram, Malkapuram, Scindia, Naval Dockyard, Old Post Office, Jagadamba, Maharanipeta
38GajuwakaRTC ComplexBHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38KKurmannapalemRTC ComplexOld Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38HGantyada HB ColonyRTC ComplexPedagantyada, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38TSteel PlantRTC ComplexKurmannapalem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38DNadupuruRTC ComplexPedagantyada, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38JJanata ColonyRTC ComplexSriharipuram, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
600AnakapallescindiaLankelapalem, Kurmannapalem, Old Gajuwaka, New Gajuwaka, Malkapuram
38YDuvvada Railway StationRTC ComplexKurmannaplem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
55ScindiaSimhachalamMalkapuram, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Gopalapatnam
55KScindiaKottavalasaMalkapuram, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Gopalapatnam, Pendurthi
500AnakapalleRTC ComplexLankelapalem, Kurmannaplem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
747Vada ChipurupalleRTC ComplexParawada, Lankelapalem, Kurmannaplem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar

Visakhapatnam Metro

(i) Kommadi to Steel Plant Jn. on NH-16 (34.23 km)(ii) Steel plant Jn. to Anakapalli (18.2 km)

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References

  1. ↑ "Gajuwaka's GDP highest in Andhra Pradesh". Deccan Chronicle. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  3. ↑ http://www.gvmc.gov.in/about/gvmc%5B%5D latest/about.html
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