Gajuwaka

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Gajuwaka
Neighbourhood
Skyline of Gajuwaka area
Skyline of Gajuwaka area
Gajuwaka is located in Andhra Pradesh
Gajuwaka
Gajuwaka
Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°42′00″N 83°13′00″E / 17.7°N 83.2167°E / 17.7; 83.2167Coordinates: 17°42′00″N 83°13′00″E / 17.7°N 83.2167°E / 17.7; 83.2167
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
Founded byGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • BodyGVMC
 • MLATippala Nagireddy
Area
 • Total138.87 km2 (53.62 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Total422,018
 • Density3,000/km2 (7,900/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
530026
Vehicle RegistrationAP31 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[2]
Vidhan Sabha constituencyGajuwaka
Lok Sabha constituencyVisakhapatnam

Gajuwaka is a residential area and mandal headquarters in Visakhapatnam City, in the Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. Though conceived as a residential locality, it is now one of the principal shopping districts of the city.

Etymology[edit]

The name Gajuwaka is derived from the words "Gaja" (Elephant) and "Vaagu" (Pond).

History[edit]

In 1802, Visakhapatnam was formed when the Northern Circars were split into five districts. [3]Srikakulam district was carved out of Vishakhapatnam district in 1950[4][3] Vizianagaram district was formed in 1979 by transferring some portions of Srikakulam and Viskhapatnam districts. [3]

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.[5]

Geography[edit]

Gajuwaka is located about 8 km from Visakhapatnam Airport and about 12–13 km from Visakhapatnam railway station. It lies in the south west of Visakhapatnam City and is loosely bordered by Pedagantyada to the south and Anakapalle to the east, Sabbavaram to the northwest, Gopalapatnam to the north, Mulagada to the east.

Gajuwaka mandal(constituency) is one of the 11 mandals of Visakhapatnam district. It is under the administration of Visakhapatnam revenue division and the headquarters is located at Chinagantyada, Gajuwaka. The Mandal is bounded by Pedagantyada, Mulagada and Gopalapatnam mandals. On 21 November 2005, the Gajuwaka Municipality was merged into the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.[6][7]

Demographics[edit]

As of 2001 India census,[8] Gajuwaka had a population of 259,944. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gajuwaka has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Gajuwaka, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy[edit]

Since most of the heavy industries established in Visakhapatnam, like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and Gangavaram Port lie in close proximity of Gajuwaka, its growth has mirrored that of Visakhapatnam.

Gajuwaka is one of the busiest shopping districts of Andhra Pradesh. The neighborhood is considered to be the biggest shopping district in Andhra Pradesh by revenue. There are a number of apparel, jewelry, and utensil stores based in Gajuwaka. Several hotels and restaurants including Best Western Ramachandra, Paradise Food Court, and many other food court chains have emerged within 5–10 years of span.

Transport[edit]

Gajuwaka is well connected by road. NH16 or AH45 passes through the Mandal. It also has major District roads and State Highways connecting it to nearby Mandals and Visakhapatnam. APSRTC runs bus services from the Gajuwaka bus station to major parts of the state and Visakhapatnam.

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
38 Gajuwaka RTC Complex BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38K Kurmannapalem RTC Complex Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38H Gantyada HB Colony RTC Complex Pedagantyada, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38T Steel Plant RTC Complex Kurmannapalem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38D Nadupuru RTC Complex Pedagantyada, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
38J Janata Colony RTC Complex Sriharipuram, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
600 Anakapalle scindia Lankelapalem, Kurmannapalem, Old Gajuwaka, New Gajuwaka, Malkapuram
38Y Duvvada Railway Station RTC Complex Kurmannaplem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
55 Scindia Simhachalam Malkapuram, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Gopalapatnam
55K Scindia Kottavalasa Malkapuram, New Gajuwaka, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Gopalapatnam, Pendurthi
500 Anakapalle RTC Complex Lankelapalem, Kurmannaplem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar
747 Vada Chipurupalle RTC Complex Parawada, Lankelapalem, Kurmannaplem, Old Gajuwaka, BHPV, Airport, NAD Kotharoad, Birla Junction, Gurudwar

Visakhapatnam Metro

(i) Kommadi to Steel Plant Jn. on NH-16 (34.23 km) (ii) Steel plant Jn. to Anakapalli (18.2 km)

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Gajuwaka's GDP highest in Andhra Pradesh". Deccan Chronicle. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "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.
  4. ↑ "District level information of Srikakulam district (Andhra Pradesh)". IndiaStatDistricts. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "Visakhapatnam divided into 3 new districts by the AP State Government". Yo!Vizag. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  6. ↑ http://www.gvmc.gov.in/about/gvmc[permanent dead link] latest/about.html
  7. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/district-tops-in-per-capita-earning/article8648424.ecehtml [dead link]
  8. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

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