NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Visakhapatnam District

Visakhapatnam district is the second-most advanced district in Andhra Pradesh, India. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (923x881, 62 KB) Summary Map of w:Andhra Pradesh, India with district boundaries - add districts shaded. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (923x881, 62 KB) Summary Map of w:Andhra Pradesh, India with district boundaries - add districts shaded. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Andhra Pradesh : (Telugu: à°†à°‚à°§à±à°° à°ªà±à°°à°¦à±‡à°¶à±, Urdu: Ø¢Ù†Ø¯Ú¾Ø±Ø§ Ù¾Ø±Ø¯ÛŒØ´, IPA: ), is a state in South India. ...

Demography

Also called as Vizag, this is a beautiful port city with decent beaches and very friendly people. It is the central hub for the industries and education in the state of Andhra Pradesh. "Vijay Diwas" is celebrated by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam as a victory over Pakistan in 1971,when a submarine crossed the entire coast and entered the waters of the vizag port with an intension to destroy the port. it was sunk by the indian navy.

Another pride for the City is the "Vizag Steel plant". To acquire this plant a huge mass movement arise saying "visakha ukku andhrula Hakku", which finally got the steel plant to the city.

Andhra Pradesh government is seriously considering for the building up a new International Airport because of its importance. Also a major port is coming up to cater the needs of imports and exports.

General Information

Population : 20 lakhs (1991 Census) Average Climate : 22o c - 34o c Languages Spoken : Telugu, English and Hindi. Clothing : Cotton wear

Sprawling golden beaches, splendid monuments, ancient temples - these are but some of the tourist attractions of the city of valour, Visakhapatnam. Once ruled by the Andhra Kings of Vengi, the Cholas and the Gangas, this port city is bound to keep you enthralled. The Dolphin's Nose silhouetted against the sky on the beach, adjacent picturesque valleys with beautiful flora and fauna, nature camps and the Buddhist spots speak volumes of the great port city. Visakhapatnam is a cosy place, a place you can come home to!

Every December, from the third Friday to Sunday, an exclusive 3 day festival brings to life the arts, crafts, culture and cuisine of Visakhapatnam.

Parliament and Assembly Constituencies

There are 2 parliamentary and 13 assembly constituencies in Visakhapatnam district.

The Parliamentary Constituencies are Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam. Anakapalli is a medium-sized town and municipality in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Visakhapatnam (also ViÅ›Äkhapaá¹á¹anamu, shortened and anglicized: Vizag or Vizagapatnam) is a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ...

The Assembly Constituencies ^[2] are Anakapalli, Bheemunipatnam, Chintapalli, Chodavaram, Elamanchili, Madugula, Narsipatnam, Paderu, Paravada, Payakaraopeta, Pendurthi, Visakhapatnam (1 and 2). Anakapalli is a medium-sized town and municipality in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Bheemunipatnam is a city and a municipality in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Chintapalle (Telugu: à°šà°¿à°‚à°¤à°ªà°²à±à°²à°¿) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Chodavaram may refer to : Chodavaram (Visakhapatnam district), a village in Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Yelamanchili or Elamanchili or Yellamanchili or Ellamanchili (Telugu: à°¯à°²à°®à°‚à°šà°¿à°²à°¿) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Madugula (Telugu:à°®à°¾à°¡à±à°—à±à°²) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Narsipatnam is a census town in Visakhapatnam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... Paderu or Paderoo (Telugu:à°ªà°¾à°¡à±‡à°°à±) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Paravada is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Payakaraopeta is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Pendurthi or Pendurti (Telugu: à°ªà±†à°‚à°¦à±à°°à±à°¤à°¿) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Visakhapatnam (also ViÅ›Äkhapaá¹á¹anamu, shortened and anglicized: Vizag or Vizagapatnam) is a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ...

Mandals

Anakapalle is a town in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh state in India. ... Anandapuram is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Ananthagiri is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Araku valley is a famous hill station located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Achutapuram is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Bheemunipatnam is a city and a municipality in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Butchayyapeta is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Cheedikada is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Chintapalle (Telugu: à°šà°¿à°‚à°¤à°ªà°²à±à°²à°¿) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Chodavaram may refer to : Chodavaram (Visakhapatnam district), a village in Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Devarapalle is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Dumbriguda is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... G.Madugula or Gangaraju Madugula (Telugu: à°—à°‚à°—à°°à°¾à°œà± à°®à°¾à°¡à±à°—à±à°²) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Gajuwaka is a city and a municipality in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Golugonda is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Gudem kotha veedhi is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Hukumpeta is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... K.Kotapadu is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Kasimkota is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Kotauratla or Kota Uratla is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Koyyuru is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Madugula (Telugu:à°®à°¾à°¡à±à°—à±à°²) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Makavarapalem is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Munagapaka is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Munchingi puttu is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Nakkapalle is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Narsipatnam is a census town in Visakhapatnam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... Nathavaram is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Paderu or Paderoo (Telugu:à°ªà°¾à°¡à±‡à°°à±) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Padmanabham is a Village and Mandal in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Paravada is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Payakaraopeta is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Peda bayalu is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Pedagantyada is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Pendurthi or Pendurti (Telugu: à°ªà±†à°‚à°¦à±à°°à±à°¤à°¿) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Rambilli is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Ravikamatham is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Rolugunta is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... S.Rayavaram is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Sabbavaram (Telugu:à°¸à°¬à±à°¬à°µà°°à°‚) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Visakhapatnam (rural) is a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Visakhapatnam (also ViÅ›Äkhapaá¹á¹anamu, shortened and anglicized: Vizag or Vizagapatnam) is a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... Yelamanchili or Elamanchili or Yellamanchili or Ellamanchili (Telugu: à°¯à°²à°®à°‚à°šà°¿à°²à°¿) is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ...

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Category: Districts of Andhra Pradesh Image File history File links This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Andhra Pradesh : (Telugu: à°†à°‚à°§à±à°° à°ªà±à°°à°¦à±‡à°¶à±, Urdu: Ø¢Ù†Ø¯Ú¾Ø±Ø§ Ù¾Ø±Ø¯ÛŒØ´, IPA: ), is a state in South India. ... Andhra Pradesh : (Telugu: à°†à°‚à°§à±à°° à°ªà±à°°à°¦à±‡à°¶à±, Urdu: Ø¢Ù†Ø¯Ú¾Ø±Ø§ Ù¾Ø±Ø¯ÛŒØ´, IPA: ), is a state in South India. ... // Independence Era Potti Sriramulu worked towards unifying all the Telugu-speaking people into one state. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... 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Vijayawada ( ) (à°µà°¿à°œà°¯à°µà°¾à°¡) literally translates to The Place of Victory. It is also known as Bezawada . ... The official residence of the District Collector Vizianagaram (Telugu: ), sometimes spelt as Vizianagram is the main city of the Vizianagaram District of North Eastern Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. ... Visakhapatnam (also ViÅ›Äkhapaá¹á¹anamu, shortened and anglicized: Vizag or Vizagapatnam) is a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... For the district, see Warangal district. ...

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