Thagarapuvalasa

Thagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa
chittivalasa
Bheemunipatnam municipality
View of Thagarapuvalasa Town
Thagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 17°55′52″N 83°25′44″E / 17.93111°N 83.42889°E / 17.93111; 83.42889Coordinates: 17°55′52″N 83°25′44″E / 17.93111°N 83.42889°E / 17.93111; 83.42889
Country  India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Visakhapatnam
Bheemunipatnam mandala Bheemunipatnam
Government
 • Type Bheemunipatnam municipality
 • Body Municipal chairperson
Population
 • Total 20,000
Telugu Languages
 • Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 531162
Telephone code +91-8933-XXX XXX
Vehicle registration AP-31
Nearest city Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Bheemunipatnam

Thagarapuvalasa or Tagarapuvalsa is a village[1] on the banks of River Gosthani is a part of Bheemunipatnam Municipality in Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the Kolkata–Chennai National Highway 5.
National Highway 43 diverts from Maharajupeta village north of Thagarapuvalasa.

History

Traces of habitation and early trade in and around Thagarapuvalasa may be dated back to 3rd century BC or more as many Early Buddhist sites such as Pavurallakonda, Gudiwada Dibba,[2] Cherukupalli Gutta[3] and Pellikonda,[4] are explored, documented and excavated near to this town along the River Gosthani. This area once flourished as Madhyama Kalinga region.

Geography

Thagarapuvalasa and Chittivalasa are twin towns and located at 17°55′52″N 83°25′44″E.[5]

Transport

APSRTC routes
Route Number Start End Via
222 Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn. Railway Station/RTC Complex Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem
222V Vizianagaram RTC Complex Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn., Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem
111 Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn. Kurmannapalem Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad, Convent, Scindia, Malkapuram, Gajuwaka
111V Vizianagaram Kurmannapalem Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn., Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex, Jagadamba Centre, Town Kotharoad, Convent, Scindia, Malkapuram, Gajuwaka
211 Vizianagaram Visakhapatnam Railway Station Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn., Anandapuram, Madhurawada, Yendada, Hanumanthuwaka, Maddilapalem, RTC Complex
900T Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa RTC Complex Bhimili, Thimmapuram, Rushikonda, Appughar, Pedawaltair, Siripuram, RTC Complex
888 Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn. Anakapalli Anandapuram, Gudilova, Shontyam, Pendurthi, Sabbavaram, Sankaram
55T Tagarapuvalasa/Chittivalasa Jn. Scindia Anandapuram, Gudilova, Shontyam, Pendurthi, Vepagunta, Gopalapatnam, NAD Kotharoad, Airport, BHPV, Gajuwaka, Malkapuram


Banks

Axis Bank recently opened its branch in Tagarapuvalasa to cater the financial needs. Offers wide range of services including Savings Accounts, Current Accounts, Deposits, NRI services, Forex services, Inward and Outward remittances, also offering General, Health and Life Insurance products, Mutual Funds, Offers Credit cards & Loans.

References

  1. ↑ "Mandal wise list of villages in Andhra Pradesh" (PDF). Apland.ap.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  2. ↑ B. Madhu Gopal (2012-10-09). "Evidence of Buddhist site found". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  3. ↑ "Buddhist remains site at kotta cherukupalli (Tagarapuvalasa) | interesting place". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  4. ↑ "Pellikonda Buddhist Site | place with historical importance, archaeological site, interesting place". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  5. ↑ "Maps, Weather, Videos, and Airports for Chittivalasa, India". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
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