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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
The name Gajuwaka is derived from the words "Gaja" (Elephant) and "Vaagu" (Pond).
History
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
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.[4][5]
Demographics
Template:As of India census,[6] 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
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
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 |
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| 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) |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 AP new districts: First formed under the empire, Andhra Pradesh’s map shaped and reshaped over two centuries. 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.
- ↑ http://www.gvmc.gov.in/about/gvmcTemplate:Dead link latest/about.html
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/district-tops-in-per-capita-earning/article8648424.ecehtml Template:Dead link
- ↑ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
External links
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