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'''Mulagada''' is a neighbourhood in the city of [[Visakhapatnam]], India. It is one of the 46 mandals in [[Visakhapatnam District]]. It is under the administration of [[Visakhapatnam revenue division]] and the headquarters is located at Mulagada. 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>
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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]] mandals.
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 Localities ==
=== 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.


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]].
[[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.


==Location and Geography==
===Eastern Naval Command===


Mulagada is located about 11 km from Visakhapatnam Airport and about 12 km from Visakhapatnam railway station. It lies to the south fringe of Visakhapatnam City and is loosely bordered by [[Gajuwaka]] to the west and [[Malkapuram]] to the east, Marripalem to the north, [[Gopalapatnam]] to the north-west and [[Pedagantyada]] to the south-west.
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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== Organisations ==
==See also==
 
* [[Visakhapatnam district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Visakhapatnam district]]
Organisations like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Coromandel International, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Eastern Naval Command are located in this area.
 
===HPCL===
 
[[File:HPCL from Yarada hill.jpg|thumb|A view of HPCL from Yarada Hill, [[Visakhapatnam]]]]
 
===Coromandel International===
 
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===
 
[[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.


==References==
==References==
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{{Neighbourhoods of Visakhapatnam}}
{{Neighbourhoods of Visakhapatnam}}
{{Visakhapatnam district}}


[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Visakhapatnam district]]

Latest revision as of 18:43, 28 January 2024

Mulagada
Neighbourhood
Mulagada is located in Andhra Pradesh
Mulagada
Mulagada
Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°41′57″N 83°13′26″E / 17.699095°N 83.224024°E / 17.699095; 83.224024
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictVisakhapatnam
Founded byGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • BodyGVMC
Population
 • Total175,575
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
530011
Vidhan Sabha constituencyVisakhapatnam West
Lok Sabha constituencyVisakhapatnam

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

  1. Malkapuram
  2. Gullalapalem
  3. 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.

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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.

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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[edit | edit source]

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. 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.
  2. "District level information of Srikakulam district (Andhra Pradesh)". IndiaStatDistricts. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  3. "Visakhapatnam divided into 3 new districts by the AP State Government". Yo!Vizag. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  4. "Mulagada - Village in Visakhapatnam(u) Mandal". indiagrowing.com. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Mandals in Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh". census2011.co.in. Retrieved 17 December 2017.