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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. [1] Visalakshinagar is located at the entrance of Visakhapatnam City on National ...
The LIC Building was one of the first tall structures in Visakhapatnam in the 1970s. At that time, it resembled a light house which was visible from the four corners of the city. Back then, it was a wonder of the city. Many central government offices are located near this building. [4]
Under the jurisdiction of VUDA, the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region (VMR), comprises, Visakhapatnam and the districts of Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Vizianagaram. It is spread over an area of 5,573 km 2 (2,152 sq mi) and has a population of 53.4 lakhs. [2]
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. [1]
Malkapuram is located about 12 km from Visakhapatnam Airport and about 11 km from Visakhapatnam railway station. It lies to the south fringe of Visakhapatnam City and is loosely bordered by Gajuwaka to the west and Naval Coast Guard to the east, Marripalem to the north, Gopalapatnam to the north-west and Pedagantyada to the south-west.
Visakhapatnam (/ v ɪ ˌ s ɑː k ə ˈ p ʌ t n ə m /; formerly known as Vizagapatam, [16] and also referred to as Vizag, Visakha, and Waltair) [1] [17] [18] is the largest and most populous metropolitan city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. [19] It is between the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Visakhapatnam district is currently a part of the Red corridor. [14] On 3 April 2022, Government of Andhra Pradesh created 13 new districts in the state, hence the district was once again divided into three i.e., Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts. This made Vizag the only district with 90% urban population in AP.
The City, overlooking seaport. Visakhapatnam Port is one of the largest cargo handling ports in India.It can accommodate 150,000 DWT vessels and draft up to 17 m (56 ft). [11] [12] The port during 2013–14 period, handled 58 million tonnes of cargo and also a cape size vessel in the outer harbour.