Visakhapatnam district
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Visakhapatnam district is the second-most advanced district in Andhra Pradesh, India.
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[edit] Demography
It has a population of 3,832,336 of which 39.95% is urban as of 2001.[1]
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.
[edit] General Information
Population : 20 lakhs (1991 Census) Average Climate : 22o c - 34o c Languages Spoken : Telugu, English and Hindi. Clothing : Cotton wear
Visakhapatnam
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!
Visakha Utsav
Every December, from the third Friday to Sunday, an exclusive 3 day festival brings to life the arts, crafts, culture and cuisine of Visakhapatnam.
[edit] Parliament and Assembly Constituencies
There are 2 parliamentary and 13 assembly constituencies in Visakhapatnam district.
The Parliamentary Constituencies are Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam.
The Assembly Constituencies [2] are Anakapalli, Bheemunipatnam, Chintapalli, Chodavaram, Elamanchili, Madugula, Narsipatnam, Paderu, Paravada, Payakaraopeta, Pendurthi, Visakhapatnam (1 and 2).
[edit] Mandals
There are 43 Mandals in Visakhapatnam district.[3]
- Anakapalle
- Anandapuram
- Ananthagiri
- Araku valley
- Achutapuram
- Bheemunipatnam
- Butchayyapeta
- Cheedikada
- Chintapalle
- Chodavaram
- Devarapalle
- Dumbriguda
- Gangaraju Madugula
- Gajuwaka
- Golugonda
- Gudem kotha veedhi
- Hukumpeta
- K.Kotapadu
- Kasimkota
- Kotauratla
- Koyyuru
- Madugula
- Makavarapalem
- Munagapaka
- Munchingi puttu
- Nakkapalle
- Narsipatnam
- Nathavaram
- Paderu
- Padmanabham
- Paravada
- Payakaraopeta
- Peda bayalu
- Pedagantyada
- Pendurthi
- Rambilli
- Ravikamatham
- Rolugunta
- S.Rayavaram
- Sabbavaram
- Visakhapatnam (rural)
- Visakhapatnam (urban)
- Yelamanchili
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Andhra Pradesh Topics | History | Politics | Telugu people |
|---|---|
| Capital | Hyderabad |
| Districts | Adilabad • Anantapur • Chittoor • East Godavari • Guntur • Hyderabad • Kadapa • Karimnagar • Khammam • Krishna • Kurnool • Mahbubnagar • Medak • Nalgonda • Nellore • Nizamabad • Prakasam • Rangareddi • Srikakulam • Visakhapatnam • Vizianagaram • Warangal • West Godavari |
| Major cities | Anantapur • Adoni • Chittoor • Kadapa • Eluru • Guntur • Kakinada • Karimnagar • Khammam • Kurnool • Machilipatnam • Nandyal • Nalgonda • Nellore • Nizamabad • Ongole • Proddatur • Ramagundam • Rajahmundry • Sangareddi • Secunderabad • Srikakulam • Tirupati • Vijayawada • Vizianagaram • Visakhapatnam • Warangal |
