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Visakhapatnam is a major metropolitan city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, and it holds the distinction of being the largest city in the state. The rich history of Visakhapatnam dates back over 2,500 years, with its present name potentially given by the Eastern Chalukyas king to their family deity Visakha in 1010 CE. [1]
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is the civic body that governs the city of Visakhapatnam, largest city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its jurisdiction encompasses an area of 640 km 2 (250 sq mi). [2] [3] It is also part of the planning body of the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority. [4]
Collectorate Building, Visakhapatnam. Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is the civic body that oversees the civic needs of the city. One of the earliest municipalities in this area, the Vizag (Visakhapatnam) Municipality was set up in 1858 to fulfil the basic infrastructural needs of the people.
The Administration of Visakhapatnam officially started in 1803, [1] with the municipality of Visakhapatnam being established in 1861. [2] Currently, it is known as the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). Its total area is 681 km 2 (263 sq mi) with 98 wards and 8 zones. [3]
Bheemunipatnam (also known as Bheemili), is a suburb of Visakhapatnam, India.The town was named after Bhima, a character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata.It formerly administered under the Bheemunipatnam municipality, but merged into GVMC in 2017.
Visakha Museum. Established. October 8, 1991. Location. Rk Beach Road, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Owner. Government of India. Visakha Museum (known fully as Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Museum) is a museum located in the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India, which houses the historical treasures and artifacts of ...
Anakapalli town, which is located in Anakapalli taluk, Visakhapatnam district, Madras Presidency, lies 20 miles south-west of Visakhapatnam on the Sarada River and the Grand Trunk Road. In 1881, the population of the town was 13,341, with 3,810 houses. The municipal revenue for 1880-81 amounted to about 915 peshkash.
History. Prior to VUDA, the Town Planning Trust had existed since 1962 that implemented developmental activities in and around Visakhapatnam. The TPT was upgraded and Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority was constituted in 1978 with its jurisdiction extending over Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation and four municipal towns namely Vizianagaram, Bheemunipatnam, Gajuwaka and Anakapalli ...