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'''Madhurawada''' is a major suburb of [[Visakhapatnam]] City in the [[Andhra Pradesh]] State. It is located on the Visakhapatnam-Vizianagaram stretch of [[National Highway 16|NH16]] at around 16&nbsp;km from Visakhapatnam City Centre. [[Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium|Dr.YSR International Cricket stadium]] and [[Shilparamam Jathara]] of Visakhapatnam also lies in this suburb.
'''Madhurawada''' is a major business and residential area of [[Visakhapatnam]] in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is located on the Visakhapatnam-Vizianagaram stretch of [[National Highway 16 (India)|National Highway 16]] around 16 km from the city center of Visakhapatnam.


This region is famous for its Visakhapatnam IT Special Economic Zone, located in the proposed digitally-enabled smart urban city.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Patnaik |first=Santosh |date=2019-11-18 |title=IT body to work with govt. to make Vizag tech capital |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/it-body-to-work-with-govt-to-make-vizag-tech-capital/article30010067.ece |access-date=2022-09-25 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Among the state Tourism Department's six major projects announced in 2018, planning has begun on a Special Tourism Zone with 250 acres for hotels, an amusement park, and oceanarium.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chronicle |first=Deccan |date=2018-02-25 |title=Andhra Pradesh government focus on 6 tourism projects for investment |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/250218/andhra-pradesh-government-focus-on-6-tourism-projects-for-investment.html |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref>
Madhurawada is famous for its IT HUB. The Visakhapatnam IT Special Economic Zone is located in the proposed digitally-enabled smart urban city. The six marquee projects of A.P. Tourism, the Madhurawada project would include a five star hotel, convention centres and amusement park to be developed in 250 acres. The DPR is completed and many investors have shown interest to be part of the project.


This suburb consists many well-known areas like [[Pothinamallayya Palem]], Chandrampalem, Mithilapur VUDA colony, Revallapalem, Ganeshnagar and Port colony.
This suburb consists of many popular tourist sites, such as [[Pothinamallayya Palem]], Chandrampalem, Mithilapuri VUDA colony, Revallapalem, Ganeshnagar, and Port colony.


==History==
==History==
Madhurawada was the site of a pre-historic culture during the [[Neolithic|Neolithic period]]. As reported by an [[Andhra University]] professor, "on the Visakhapatnam coast the Neolithic folk settled on the red sediments, and their cultural remains were subsequently covered by the aeolian sands as revealed by studies at Ramayogi Agraharam, Paradesipalem, Madhurawada, Marikavalasa, and [[Lankelapalem]]."<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Reddy |first=K. Thimma |date=1994 |title=Coastal Ecology and Archaeology: Evidence from the East Coast of India |journal=Man and Environment |volume=19 |pages=43–55}}</ref>
[[File:Entrance view of Shilparamam Jaatara 1.jpg|left|thumb|Entrance view of [[Shilparamam Jathara]]|alt=]]
==Commerce==
Madhurawada is a major commercial center with shopping spaces including a [[DMart]], [[Trends Reliance|Reliance Trends]] and [[Reliance Digital]] for retail and a [[Metro Cash & Carry]] for wholesale purchases.<ref>{{Cite twitter |user=metro_india |number= 1417321933499101186 |title=The wait is finally over. We are coming to #Visakhapatnam #AndhraPradesh. Get thousands of five star quality products at #wholesale prices at #METROWholesale in Visakhapatnam #newstore #Vizag #Madhurwada #vocalforlocal |access-date=2021-07-20|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-20 |title=METRO Wholesale to open its first outlet in Visakhapatnam |url=https://www.yovizag.com/metro-the-wholesale-company-to-open-an-outlet-in-vizag/ |access-date=2021-07-20 |website=Yo! Vizag |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Locate Reliance Store & Service Centre near you |url=https://www.reliancedigital.in/locateus |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Reliance Digital |language=en}}</ref> Srikanya Cinepolis, STBL Cine World, and Durga Theatre are the major movie theaters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 September 2022 |title=Cinema Halls in Madhurawada, Vizag |url=https://www.justdial.com/Vizag/Cinema-Halls-in-Madhurawada/nct-10099752 |website=Justdial}}</ref>


Madhurawada is a Pre Historical Neolithic site<ref>http://www.dli.gov.in/data/upload/0004/576/TXT/0000050.txt</ref> along the Eastern Ghats surrounding the city of Visakhapatnam. Trail excavations were carried out around Madhurawada and some Megalithic and Neolithic remnants were found. Trail excavations are documented by A professor from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.





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==Transport==
==Transport==


;[[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] routes
;[[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] routes
The Madhurawada Bus Depot is situated in the neighborhood of Mithilapuri VUDA colony.<ref>{{Cite web|title=List of APSRTC Bus Depots|url=https://www.apsrtc.ap.gov.in/Depots.php|website=APSRTC}}</ref> It is well connected to the state's major towns, such as [[Kurnool]], [[Kadapa]], [[Srisailam]], [[Bhimavaram]], [[Amalapuram]], and [[Tirupati]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Live Track and Time Table of APSRTC Buses|url=http://www.apsrtclivetrack.com/#/|website=APSRTC}}</ref> [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] (25-Series) provides bus services to the other parts of the city.

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== See also ==
== See also ==


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*{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/city-poised-for-a-big-leap/article22853094.ece |title=City Poised for a Big Leap |work=The Hindu}}
*{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/city-poised-for-a-big-leap/article22853094.ece |title=City Poised for a Big Leap |work=The Hindu}}
*{{cite news |title=Tourism in Vizag to get a big push |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/tourism-in-vizag-to-get-a-big-push/article22847396.ece |work=The Hindu}}
*{{cite news |title=Tourism in Vizag to get a big push |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/tourism-in-vizag-to-get-a-big-push/article22847396.ece |work=The Hindu}}

Latest revision as of 05:29, 27 September 2023

Madhurawada
Neighbourhood
Far view of Madhurawada
Far view of Madhurawada
Madhurawada is located in Visakhapatnam
Madhurawada
Madhurawada
Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°48′06″N 83°21′12″E / 17.80167°N 83.35333°E / 17.80167; 83.35333
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictVisakhapatnam
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • BodyGVMC
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
530048
Vehicle RegistrationAP31 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[1]

Madhurawada is a major business and residential area of Visakhapatnam in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the Visakhapatnam-Vizianagaram stretch of National Highway 16 around 16 km from the city center of Visakhapatnam.

This region is famous for its Visakhapatnam IT Special Economic Zone, located in the proposed digitally-enabled smart urban city.[2] Among the state Tourism Department's six major projects announced in 2018, planning has begun on a Special Tourism Zone with 250 acres for hotels, an amusement park, and oceanarium.[3]

This suburb consists of many popular tourist sites, such as Pothinamallayya Palem, Chandrampalem, Mithilapuri VUDA colony, Revallapalem, Ganeshnagar, and Port colony.

History[edit]

Madhurawada was the site of a pre-historic culture during the Neolithic period. As reported by an Andhra University professor, "on the Visakhapatnam coast the Neolithic folk settled on the red sediments, and their cultural remains were subsequently covered by the aeolian sands as revealed by studies at Ramayogi Agraharam, Paradesipalem, Madhurawada, Marikavalasa, and Lankelapalem."[4]

Commerce[edit]

Madhurawada is a major commercial center with shopping spaces including a DMart, Reliance Trends and Reliance Digital for retail and a Metro Cash & Carry for wholesale purchases.[5][6][7] Srikanya Cinepolis, STBL Cine World, and Durga Theatre are the major movie theaters.[8]

Transport[edit]

APSRTC routes

The Madhurawada Bus Depot is situated in the neighborhood of Mithilapuri VUDA colony.[9] It is well connected to the state's major towns, such as Kurnool, Kadapa, Srisailam, Bhimavaram, Amalapuram, and Tirupati.[10] APSRTC (25-Series) provides bus services to the other parts of the city.

Route Number Start End Via
25K Bakkannapalem Old Head Post Office Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad
25M Marikavalasa Old Head Post Office Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad
25G Ganeshnagar Old Head Post Office Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad
25S YSR Nagar Old Head Post Office Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad
25R Gurajada Nagar Railway Station Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex
25J Sevanagar Railway Station Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex
25E Kommadi Old Head Post Office Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad
222 Tagarapuvalasa RTC Complex Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex
999 Bhimunipatnam RTC Complex Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex
111 Tagarapuvalasa Kurmannapalem Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  2. ^ Patnaik, Santosh (18 November 2019). "IT body to work with govt. to make Vizag tech capital". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  3. ^ Chronicle, Deccan (25 February 2018). "Andhra Pradesh government focus on 6 tourism projects for investment". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  4. ^ Reddy, K. Thimma (1994). "Coastal Ecology and Archaeology: Evidence from the East Coast of India". Man and Environment. 19: 43–55.
  5. ^ @metro_india (20 July 2021). "The wait is finally over. We are coming to #Visakhapatnam #AndhraPradesh. Get thousands of five star quality products at #wholesale prices at #METROWholesale in Visakhapatnam #newstore #Vizag #Madhurwada #vocalforlocal" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 July 2021 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "METRO Wholesale to open its first outlet in Visakhapatnam". Yo! Vizag. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Locate Reliance Store & Service Centre near you". Reliance Digital. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Cinema Halls in Madhurawada, Vizag". Justdial. 25 September 2022.
  9. ^ "List of APSRTC Bus Depots". APSRTC.
  10. ^ "Live Track and Time Table of APSRTC Buses". APSRTC.

External links[edit]

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