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| Country | India | ||
| State | Andhra Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Vizianagaram | ||
| Population | 174,324 (2001[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Vizianagaram (Telugu: విజయనగరo; sometimes spelt as Vijayanagaram or Vizianagram) is the main city of the Vizianagaram District of north-eastern Andhra Pradesh in southern India. Vizianagaram district was formed on 1 June 1979, with some parts carved from the neighbouring districts of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam. It is, at present, the largest municipality of Andhra Pradesh, in terms of population. It is located about 18 km inland from the Bay of Bengal, and 52 km northeast of Visakhapatnam. While the literal meaning of Vizianagaram is the city of victory, it is also sometimes referred to as the city of education. It is an important business and educational center for north coastal Andhra and the adjoining state of Orissa.
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This area was ruled by different Hindu emperors of Kalinga (ancient Orissa) upto the mediaeval period. After the fall of the centralized Gajapati empire of Orissa, the region was governed by the Golkonda rulers. The ancestors of the Maharajas of Vizianagaram belong to the tribal belt of Orissa.
Rulers of this princely state belong to the Pusapati family. The village Pooshpadu in Nandigama Taluq was built by Amala Raju. The village later came to be known as Pusapadu. Therefore, the Kshatriyas living there came to be known as Pusapatis.
Vizianagaram is located at . It has an average elevation of 74 metres (242 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census,[1]
Vizianagaram mandal had a population of 242,348 in 2001
It is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Andhra Pradesh. Its proximity to Vizag city (about 40 km) has caused a large influx of the working class in recent years.
Vizianagaram is one of the principal towns in north coastal Andhra, otherwise known as Uttarandhra. There are a number of industries around the city. The country's largest ferro-manganese plant is situated in Garividi in the outskirts of the city. There are various jute mills here; for example, the Hooghly Jute Mills.
Vizianagaram is a favorite destination for the textile wholesale market. It is the preferred destination for marriage-related shopping for most people living not only in the district, but also from the neighbouring districts, and for Telugus living in Orissa and West Bengal. The Balaji Wholesale Textile Market has over 250 hundred shops dealing in sarees and other dress material.
A shopping mall and multiplex is under construction at the Balaji complex site opposite the RTC complex, and also beside the railway station. The development in the city has speeded up in recent years thanks to the astronomic growth of Vizag city, which is about 52 km away. There have been a number of layouts planned by VUDA (Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority) on the way to Vizag. The growth of Vizag indeed has a direct impact on the growth of Vizianagaram. Vizianagaram is also expected to merge into the Vizag metropolitan area soon. According to the VUDA master plan, a metropolitan area called Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region (VMR) of over 1700 km2, consisting of Vizag, Gajuwaka, Bheemunipatnam, Anakapalle and Vizianagaram, will be formed by 2021. A lot of zonal development schemes have been sanctioned, which include several plans in Vizianagaram.[2]
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List of Members of Legislative Assembly:[3]
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Sri Pydithalli Ammavaru TempleThe origin of the Sri Pydithalli Ammavaru temple is associated with the royal family of Vizianagaram. According to local folklore, the goddess (Grama Devata) of the temple is a sister of the Maharaja of Vizianagaram. Sirimanu Panduga Sirimanuis is an important event that is celebrated here in the month of October. The story starts in 1750, when French leader Bussy was staying with his battalion near Hyderabad. In addition to financial problems, many of his soldiers were dying due to a disease (Masuchi). Vijya Rama Raju of Vizianagaram helped him overcome the financial crisis and rebuild his battalion. In 1756, Bussy visited Rajamundry, where Vijaya Rama Raju gave him a warm welcome. The Bobbili Rajas and the Vizianagaram Maharajas were in constant conflict regarding control over the region. Using his good relations with the French, Vijaya Rama Raju set out to gain supremacy over the Northern Circars, leading to the Bobbili battle on January 23, 1757. During the battle, the entire Bobbili fort was destroyed, and many Bobbili soldiers died in the battle. The wife of Vijaya Rama Raju, as well as his sister Sri Pydimamba, unsuccessfully tried to stop the battle. Sri Pydimamba was suffering from Masuchi as well. While she was performing a puja, she came to know that Vijaya Rama Raju was in trouble, and wanted to convey a message to him through their soldiers, but everyone was in battle. She was able to find one soldier named Patiwada Appala Naidu, but by then, she received news that Vijaya Rama Raju had died in the hands of Tandra Papa Rayudu. She then fell unconscious with grief. Patiwada Appla Naidu sprinkled water over her face, and when she regained consciousness, she told Appala Naidu that she could not live anymore. She is thought to have become one with the Goddess after she died, as after completion of the Bobbili battle and after the Vijayadasimi, on the next Tuesday, an idol was found in the west side of Pedda Charuvu of Vizianagaram. It is known as "Pyidimamaba", the village goddess of Vizianagaram. It is thought that the incident took place in the place in the present-day Railway station, opposite where the temple is constructed. Her statue can be found on the west side of Pedda Cheruvu. RAMATHEERTHAM SRI RAMA TEMPLE Ramatheertham is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh in South India. This place is about 12 kilometers from Vizianagaram city. The famous ancient temple of Ramachandra Swamy can be found over here. The beautiful idols of Lord Ramachandra Swamy, Sita Devi and Lakshmana in Silver kavachas can be seen at this temple. There is a beautiful lake in vicinity of the temple. One has to visit this temple for its serenity. The festivals of Sri Ramanavami and Vaikunta Ekadasi are celebrated with pomp and fervour here. You can see many tortoises with Vishnu Namams on their backs, roaming around in the temple. There is also a Rama Stambham installed by Pedda Jeeyar. Near to this temple, there is a black hill on which you can find the ruins of some Buddhist and Jain structures. These hills are called as Durga konda and Gurubhaktula konda.( sometimes called as Ramatheertham hills) Revenue villages and village panchayatsThere are 23 revenue villages and 22 village panchayats in Vizianagaram Mandal.[4]
Educational institutionsThis is list of prominent educational institutions in Vizianagaram city arranged in the order of their establishment year.
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