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| name = Mulagada | | name = Mulagada | ||
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| founder = [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] | | founder = [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| named_for = | | named_for = | ||
| government_type = | | government_type = Mayor-council | ||
| governing_body = [[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation|GVMC]] | | governing_body = [[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation|GVMC]] | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
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| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 = | | demographics_type1 = [[Language]] | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
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'''Mulagada''' is a neighbourhood in the city of [[Visakhapatnam]] and headquarters of [[Mulagada mandal]] in the [[Visakhapatnam district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is under the administration of [[Visakhapatnam revenue division]]. | |||
==History== | |||
In 1802, Visakhapatnam was formed when the [[Northern Circars]] were split into five districts. <ref name=’toi’>{{cite web| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/first-formed-under-the-empire-aps-map-shaped-and-reshaped-over-two-centuries/articleshow/90528597.cms | title= AP new districts: First formed under the empire, Andhra Pradesh’s map shaped and reshaped over two centuries |work = Umamaheswara Rao |publisher= The Times of India, 30 March 2022| access-date = 27 January 2024}}</ref>[[Srikakulam district]] was carved out of Vishakhapatnam district in 1950<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.indiastatdistricts.com/andhrapradesh/srikakulam-district | title= District level information of Srikakulam district (Andhra Pradesh) |publisher= IndiaStatDistricts | access-date = 27 January 2024}}</ref><ref name=’toi’/> [[Vizianagaram district]] was formed in 1979 by transferring some portions of Srikakulam and Viskhapatnam districts. <ref name=’toi’/> | |||
In 2022, as a part of the raising the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26, Visakhapatnam district was split into three districts – [[Alluri Sitharama Raju district]], [[Anakapalli district]] and [[Visakhapatnam district]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.yovizag.com/visakhapatnam-divided-into-3-new-districts-by-the-ap-state-government/ | title= Visakhapatnam divided into 3 new districts by the AP State Government |publisher= Yo!Vizag| access-date = 27 January 2024}}</ref> | |||
==Geography== | |||
It is located on the south fringe of Visakhapatnam city.<ref name="indiagrowing">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiagrowing.com/Andhra_Pradesh/Visakhapatnam/Visakhapatnam(u)/Mulagada|title=Mulagada - Village in Visakhapatnam(u) Mandal|website=indiagrowing.com|accessdate=2017-12-17}}</ref><ref name="census2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/district/130-visakhapatnam-andhra-pradesh.html|website=census2011.co.in|title=Mandals in Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=2017-12-17}}</ref> | |||
The mandal is located within the jurisdiction of the [[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation]], which is responsible for the civic amenities in Mulagada . It is bounded by [[Gajuwaka]] and [[Pedagantyada]] | The mandal is located within the jurisdiction of the [[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation]], which is responsible for the civic amenities in Mulagada . It is bounded by [[Gajuwaka mandal]] and [[Pedagantyada mandal]]. | ||
== Wards == | === Wards === | ||
Mulagada mandal consists of following wards | Mulagada mandal consists of following wards | ||
{{Columns-list| | {{Columns-list| | ||
# Malkapuram | # Malkapuram | ||
# Gullalapalem | # Gullalapalem | ||
# Mulagada | # Mulagada | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Nearby | === Nearby localities === | ||
Malkapuram (2km), Gajuwaka (3km), Pedagantyada (6km) are the nearby localities. | Malkapuram (2km), Gajuwaka (3km), Pedagantyada (6km) are the nearby localities. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Since most of the [[Visakhapatnam#Economy|heavy industries established in Visakhapatnam]], like [[Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited]], [[Hindustan Shipyard Limited]], [[Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam)|Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam]] and [[Coromandel International]] lie in close proximity of Mulagada, its growth has mirrored that of [[Visakhapatnam]]. | |||
Organisations like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Coromandel International, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Eastern Naval Command are located in this area. | |||
[[File:HPCL from Yarada hill.jpg|thumb|A view of HPCL from Yarada Hill, [[Visakhapatnam]]]] | |||
Coromandel International Limited is an Indian corporation founded in the early 1960s by IMC and Chevron Companies of USA. Originally named Coromandel Fertilisers, the company is in the business of fertilizers, pesticides and specialty nutrients. The company is also in rural retail business at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh through its Mana Gromor Centres. | |||
[[File:What is Shipyard.jpg|thumb|240x240px|A view of the Hindustan Shipyard at Visakhapatnam]] | |||
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) is a shipyard located in Visakhapatnam on the east coast of India. Founded as the Scindia Shipyard, it was built by industrialist Walchand Hirachand as a part of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd. Walchand selected Visakhapatnam as a strategic and ideal location and took possession of land in November 1940. | |||
== | ===Eastern Naval Command=== | ||
The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy is one of its three major formations.<ref name="census2011" /> It utilizes Visakhapatnam as its headquarters, and has bases there and at Kolkata. It is the first and largest naval command in India. | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
;[[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] routes: | ;[[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] routes: | ||
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== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Visakhapatnam district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Visakhapatnam district]] | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Visakhapatnam-geo-stub}} | |||
{{Neighbourhoods of Visakhapatnam}} | {{Neighbourhoods of Visakhapatnam}} | ||
{{Visakhapatnam district}} | |||
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Visakhapatnam]] | [[Category:Neighbourhoods in Visakhapatnam]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Visakhapatnam district]] | |||
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Mulagada | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  Mulagada Location in Visakhapatnam | |
| Coordinates: 17°41′57″N 83°13′26″E / 17.699095°N 83.224024°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Visakhapatnam |
| Founded by | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| • Body | GVMC |
| Population | |
| • Total | 175,575 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 530011 |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Visakhapatnam West |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Visakhapatnam |
Mulagada is a neighbourhood in the city of Visakhapatnam and headquarters of Mulagada mandal in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is under the administration of Visakhapatnam revenue division.
History[edit | edit source]
In 1802, Visakhapatnam was formed when the Northern Circars were split into five districts. [1]Srikakulam district was carved out of Vishakhapatnam district in 1950[2][1] Vizianagaram district was formed in 1979 by transferring some portions of Srikakulam and Viskhapatnam districts. [1]
In 2022, as a part of the raising the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26, Visakhapatnam district was split into three districts – Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Anakapalli district and Visakhapatnam district.[3]
Geography[edit | edit source]
It is located on the south fringe of Visakhapatnam city.[4][5]
The mandal is located within the jurisdiction of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, which is responsible for the civic amenities in Mulagada . It is bounded by Gajuwaka mandal and Pedagantyada mandal.
Wards[edit | edit source]
Mulagada mandal consists of following wards
- Malkapuram
- Gullalapalem
- Mulagada
Nearby localities[edit | edit source]
Malkapuram (2km), Gajuwaka (3km), Pedagantyada (6km) are the nearby localities.
Economy[edit | edit source]
Since most of the heavy industries established in Visakhapatnam, like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam and Coromandel International lie in close proximity of Mulagada, its growth has mirrored that of Visakhapatnam.
Organisations like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Coromandel International, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Eastern Naval Command are located in this area.
Coromandel International Limited is an Indian corporation founded in the early 1960s by IMC and Chevron Companies of USA. Originally named Coromandel Fertilisers, the company is in the business of fertilizers, pesticides and specialty nutrients. The company is also in rural retail business at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh through its Mana Gromor Centres.
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) is a shipyard located in Visakhapatnam on the east coast of India. Founded as the Scindia Shipyard, it was built by industrialist Walchand Hirachand as a part of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd. Walchand selected Visakhapatnam as a strategic and ideal location and took possession of land in November 1940.
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The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy is one of its three major formations.[5] It utilizes Visakhapatnam as its headquarters, and has bases there and at Kolkata. It is the first and largest naval command in India.
Transport[edit | edit source]
- APSRTC routes
| Route Number | Start | End | Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Gajuwaka | RTC Complex | New Gajuwaka, Sriharipuram, Malkapuram, Scindia, Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam Railway Station |
| 99 | Gajuwaka | R.K.Beach | New Gajuwaka, Sriharipuram, Malkapuram, Scindia, Naval Dockyard, Old Post Office, Jagadamba, Maharanipeta |
| 600 | Scindia | Anakapalli | Malkapuram, Sriharipuram, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, Aganampudi, Lankelapalem |
| 55 | Scindia | Simhachalam | Malkapuram, Sriharipuram, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, Narava, Airport, NAD Junction, Gopalapatnam |
| 55K | Scindia | Kothavalasa | Malkapuram, Sriharipuram, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, Narava, Airport, NAD Junction, Gopalapatnam, Pendurthi |
| 38J | Janatha Colony | RTC Complex | Jawahar Nagar, Coromandel, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, Narava, Airport, NAD Junction, Kancherapalem, Gurudwar |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "AP new districts: First formed under the empire, Andhra Pradesh's map shaped and reshaped over two centuries". Umamaheswara Rao. The Times of India, 30 March 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ↑ "District level information of Srikakulam district (Andhra Pradesh)". IndiaStatDistricts. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ↑ "Visakhapatnam divided into 3 new districts by the AP State Government". Yo!Vizag. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ↑ "Mulagada - Village in Visakhapatnam(u) Mandal". indiagrowing.com. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Mandals in Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh". census2011.co.in. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
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