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'''Gannavaram''' is a | '''Gannavaram''' is a neighbourhood of [[Vijayawada]] in [[Krishna district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. As per the G.O. No. M.S.104 (dated:23-03-2017), Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, it became a part of Vijayawada metropolitan area.<ref name="metropolitan">{{cite news|author=Staff Reporter|title=Vijayawada, 19 other contiguous areas notified as Metropolitan Area|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/vijayawada-19-other-contiguous-areas-notified-as-metropolitan-area/article17665839.ece|access-date=27 March 2017|work=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref><ref name="G.O.">{{cite web|title=Welcome to Government Order Issue Register|url=http://goir.ap.gov.in/Reports.aspx|website=goir.ap.gov.in|access-date=27 March 2017}}</ref> It is also the mandal headquarters of [[Gannavaram mandal]], administered under [[Nuzvid revenue division]].<ref name=map>{{cite web|title=Krishna District Mandals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part31.pdf |publisher=Census of India|access-date=19 January 2015|pages=495, 526–527|format=PDF}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Administrative Setup|url=http://krishna.nic.in/admin-setup.aspx|website=Krishna District Official Website|publisher=National Informatics Centre|access-date=9 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020223104/http://krishna.nic.in/admin-setup.aspx|archive-date=20 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name Gannavaram is based on the traditional Sanskrit words "Ganna" meaning Sugarcane and "Varam" meaning 'blessing'. Historically Gannavaram used to be a primarily sugarcane-producing establishment. Hence named Gannavaram, 'blessed with sugarcane'. | The name Gannavaram is based on the traditional Sanskrit words "Ganna" meaning Sugarcane and "Varam" meaning 'blessing'. Historically Gannavaram used to be a primarily sugarcane-producing establishment. Hence named Gannavaram, 'blessed with sugarcane'. | ||
==History== | |||
[[NTR district]] was carved out of [[Krishna district]] in 2022. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/governance/andhra-pradesh-govt-creates-13-new-districts-including-ntr-district-with-vijayawada-as-headquarters/89129674 | title= Andhra Pradesh govt creates 13 new districts including NTR District with Vijayawada as capital |work= Updated 26 January 2022 |publisher= ET Government | access-date = 10 September 2023}}</ref> | |||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
[[File:CRDA Greenway in Gannavaram.jpg|thumb|left|APCRDA-Greenway near [[Vijayawada Airport]]]] | [[File:CRDA Greenway in Gannavaram.jpg|thumb|left|APCRDA-Greenway near [[Vijayawada Airport]]]] | ||
APSRTC operates buses from [[Gannavaram bus station]] which also has a sus garage/bus depot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=8 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Sujatha Varma|first1=P|title=RTC offers a ‘sweet’ journey|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/rtc-offers-a-sweet-journey/article8204492.ece|access-date=8 March 2016|work=The Hindu|date=7 February 2016|location=Vijayawada}}</ref> [[Gannavaram railway station]] is one of the satellite railway stations of the {{rws|Vijayawada Junction}}.<ref>{{cite news|title=Train services to be partially affected for nine days|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/Train-services-to-be-partially-affected-for-nine-days/article14991602.ece|access-date=20 April 2017|work=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref> The airport is located at Gannavaram 13 KM from [[Vijayawada]]. Road connectivity is available from Gannavaram to Vijayawada. | |||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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Revision as of 08:43, 16 September 2023
Gannavaram | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 Gannavaram town | |
  Gannavaram Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°32′00″N 80°48′00″E / 16.5333°N 80.8000°ECoordinates: 16°32′00″N 80°48′00″E / 16.5333°N 80.8000°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Krishna |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 20,728 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 521101 |
| Telephone code | +91–8676 |
| Vehicle registration | AP–16 |
Gannavaram is a neighbourhood of Vijayawada in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. As per the G.O. No. M.S.104 (dated:23-03-2017), Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, it became a part of Vijayawada metropolitan area.[2][3] It is also the mandal headquarters of Gannavaram mandal, administered under Nuzvid revenue division.[4][5]
Etymology
The name Gannavaram is based on the traditional Sanskrit words "Ganna" meaning Sugarcane and "Varam" meaning 'blessing'. Historically Gannavaram used to be a primarily sugarcane-producing establishment. Hence named Gannavaram, 'blessed with sugarcane'.
History
NTR district was carved out of Krishna district in 2022. [6]
Transport
APCRDA-Greenway near Vijayawada Airport
APSRTC operates buses from Gannavaram bus station which also has a sus garage/bus depot.[7][8] Gannavaram railway station is one of the satellite railway stations of the Vijayawada Junction.[9] The airport is located at Gannavaram 13 KM from Vijayawada. Road connectivity is available from Gannavaram to Vijayawada.
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[10][11] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu.
The National Institute of Disaster Management was planned to be set up at the town by the higher education department of the state.[12]
References
- ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ↑ Staff Reporter. "Vijayawada, 19 other contiguous areas notified as Metropolitan Area". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ↑ "Welcome to Government Order Issue Register". goir.ap.gov.in. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ↑ "Krishna District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 495, 526–527. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ "Administrative Setup". Krishna District Official Website. National Informatics Centre. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh govt creates 13 new districts including NTR District with Vijayawada as capital". Updated 26 January 2022. ET Government. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ↑ "Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ Sujatha Varma, P (7 February 2016). "RTC offers a 'sweet' journey". The Hindu. Vijayawada. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "Train services to be partially affected for nine days". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- ↑ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ↑ "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ↑ Maitreyi, M. l Melly (20 February 2016). "Higher education institutions: State fast tracks process". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
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