Madhurawada

Madhurawada
మధురవాడ
Neighbourhood in Visakhapatnam

Clouds over Madhurawada
Madhurawada

Location in Andhra Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 17°48′06″N 83°21′12″E / 17.80167°N 83.35333°ECoordinates: 17°48′06″N 83°21′12″E / 17.80167°N 83.35333°E
Country  India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Visakhapatnam
Government
  Body Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 530048
Vehicle registration AP 31 and AP 32

Madhurawada is a major suburb of Visakhapatnam City in the Andhra Pradesh State. It is located on the Visakhapatnam-Vizianagaram stretch of National Highway 5 at around 16km from Visakhapatnam City.

History

Madhurawada is a Pre Historical Neolithic site[1] along the Eastern Ghats surrounding the city of Visakhapatnam. Trail excavations were carried out around Madhurawada and some Megalithic and Neolithic remnants were found. Trail excavations are documented by A professor from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

Features

Madhurawada is developing as a major destination for Sports,Education and Business Establishments.
An International Cricket Stadium, the ACA-VDCA Stadium, is located at PM Palem in Madhurawada.
A Fantasy Park called "Jatara" and constructed by the Government of AP is a famous tourist destination of Madhurawada.
The "Durgalamma" Ammavaru Temple is a famous at Chandrampalem in Madhurawada.
Midhilapuri Hills Balaji Temple is a place with natural essence on a low level hillock and picturesque view of Madhurawada and Eastern Ghats.
APSRTC bus depot was ready to open at midhilapuri colony.

Transport

One can reach Madhurawada by buses 25K, 25M, 25S, 25P, 25G, 25E, 25B, 222, and 999 from Visakha City.

Gallery

Educational institutions

References

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