Gajuwaka
Gajuwaka is a major residential area 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 | |
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 Skyline of Gajuwaka area | |
.svg.png.webp)  Gajuwaka Location in Andhra Pradesh, India  Gajuwaka Gajuwaka (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17.7°N 83.2167°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Founded by | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| • Body | GVMC |
| • MLA | Tippala Nagireddy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138.87 km2 (53.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 422,018 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,900/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 530026 |
| Vehicle Registration | AP31 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[2] |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Gajuwaka |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Visakhapatnam |
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.[3][4]
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.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[5] 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 |
| (i) Kommadi to Steel Plant Jn. on NH-16 (34.23 km) | (ii) Steel plant Jn. to Anakapalli (18.2 km) |
References
- "Gajuwaka's GDP highest in Andhra Pradesh". Deccan Chronicle. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- http://www.gvmc.gov.in/about/gvmc%5B%5D latest/about.html
- http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/district-tops-in-per-capita-earning/article8648424.ecehtml
- "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.
External links
Media related to Gajuwaka at Wikimedia Commons
