Gopalapatnam

Gopalapatnam is a neighborhood in the city of Visakhapatnam, India. The neighborhood is considered as the major residential and commercial area in the district. It is located within the jurisdiction of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, which is responsible for the civic amenities in Gopalapatnam. It is located on the west fringe of Visakhapatnam city.[1]An accident has taken place here on 7 May, 2020 Visakhapatnam gas leak

Gopalapatnam
Neighbourhood
BRTS Road at Gopalapatnam
Gopalapatnam
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 17.748066°N 83.218745°E / 17.748066; 83.218745
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictVisakhapatnam
Founded byGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • BodyGVMC
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
530027
Vidhan Sabha constituencyVisakhapatnam West
Lok Sabha constituencyVisakhapatnam

Gopalapatnam mandal is one of the 46 mandals of Visakhapatnam District. It is under the administration of Visakhapatnam revenue division and the headquarters is located at Gopalapatnam. The Mandal is bounded by Gajuwaka, Seethammadhara and Pendurthi mandals.[2]

Wards

Gopalapatnam Mandal consists of following wards

  1. Butchirajpalem
  2. Gopalapatnam
  3. Kancharapalem
  4. Kapparada
  5. Madhavadhara
  6. Marripalem
  7. Pullambatlapalem
  8. Venkatapuram

Location and Geography
Simhachalam Railway station

Gopalapatnam has located about 4 km from Visakhapatnam Airport and about 8 km from Visakhapatnam railway station. The neighborhood is served by Simhachalam railway station of the Waltair Division. The station is located at the center of the neighborhood connecting the Highways NH-16 and SH-39.[3]

Gopalapatnam lies to the west of Visakhapatnam City and is loosely bordered by Gajuwaka to the south and Seethammadhara to the north, Pendurthi to the west, Marripalem to the east.[4]

Etymology

Gopalapatnam was named after Sri Gopala Raju. He used to rule Kota gutta, Enugula Dwaram, Gurrala Cheruvu, Taati Penda areas which were united to form the present Gopalapatnam.

Industry

LG polymers is operating a 200 acres styrene plant at RR Venkatapuram near Gopalapatnam (see Visakhapatnam gas leak).

Transport

Gopalapatnam is well connected by road. NH16 or AH45 and SH39 passes through the mandal.[5] It also has major District roads connecting it to nearby mandals and Visakhapatnam. APSRTC runs bus services from Gopalapatnam bus station to major parts of the state and Visakhapatnam.

References
  1. "location". maps of india. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  2. Sarma, G. V. Prasada (6 June 2013). "Visakhapatnam residential colony faces infrastructure woes". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  3. Staff Reporter (6 May 2019). "Heavy security for 'Chandanotsavam' at Simhachalam temple in A.P." The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  4. India, The Hans (11 November 2018). "GVMC to launch BRTS works soon". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  5. Sep 10, TNN | Updated; 2018; Ist, 2:37. "Soon, alternative road to Gopalapatnam will ease traffic snarls at NAD junction | Visakhapatnam News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 June 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)


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