Gajuwaka

Gajuwaka is a major suburb of Visakhapatnam City, India. The neighborhood of Visakhapatnam is considered the biggest shopping district in Andhra Pradesh by revenue. Though conceived as a residential locality, it is now one of the principal shopping districts of the city. Gajuwaka area of Visakhapatnam has the Highest per capita income in Andhra Pradesh.

Gajuwaka
Neighbourhood
Skyline of Gajuwaka area
Gajuwaka
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Gajuwaka
Gajuwaka (India)
Coordinates: 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]
 • Total4,22,018
 • Density3,000/km2 (7,900/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
530026
Vidhan Sabha constituencyGajuwaka
Lok Sabha constituencyVisakhapatnam

Gajuwaka mandal(constituency) is one of the 46 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.[2][3]

Economy

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.

Etymology

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

Location and Geography

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.

Politics
Year Candidate Party
2009 Chinthalapudi Venkataramaiah PRP
2014 Palla Srinivasa Rao TDP
2019 Tippala Nagireddy YSRCP

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[4] 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.

Transport

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
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References
  1. "Gajuwaka's GDP highest in Andhra Pradesh". Deccan Chronicle. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  2. http://www.gvmc.gov.in/about/gvmc%5B%5D latest/about.html
  3. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/district-tops-in-per-capita-earning/article8648424.ecehtml
  4. "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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