Vizianagram is one of the important districts of Andhra Pradesh bounded on the east by Srikakulam District, on the west and south by Visakhapatnam district, on the south – east by the Bay of Bengal and North West by Orissa State. It was formed on 1st June 1979, with headquarters at Vizianagaram.
The district extends over an area of 6,539 Sq. Kms with a density of 343 per sq. km covering 1,551 villages, out of which 66 are uninhabited. The total population of the district is 22, 45, 103 as per 2001 census consisting of 11, 20,124 Males and 11, 24,979 females.
Some worth visiting sites in and around Vizianagaram are : Ramatheertam, Bobbili, Jami Vruksham, Punyagiri, Kumili, Govindapuram, Vizianagaram, Gosthani Sarovar Vihar and Saripalli.
Facts & Figures
Area | 6,539 Sq.Kms |
Latitude | 17° - 15’ and 19° - 15’ N |
Longitude | 83° - 00’ and 83° - 45’ E |
Average Rainfall | 1131 mm |
Population | 22, 45,103 (2001 census) |
Population Density | 343 per sq. kms. |
Literacy Rate | 51.07% |
No. of Divisions | 02 |
No. of Villages | 1551 |
Post Offices | 633 |
STD Code | 08922 |
How to Reach
By Air : The nearest airport is located in Vishakhapatnam 62 km away.
By Rail : Vizianagaram is an important railway junction on the south-eastern railway, is well connected to all the major cities and states in South India.
By Road : Vizianagaram is well connected by road to all the major cities and states in South India.
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