Gajuwaka is a major residential area of

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City, India. This neighborhood of Visakhapatnam is considered the biggest shopping district in Andhra Pradesh by revenue. Though conceived as a residential locality, it is now one of the principal shopping districts of the city. The Gajuwaka area of Visakhapatnam has the highest per capita income in

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. Gajuwaka mandal(constituency) is one of the 46 mandals of

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. It is under the administration of Visakhapatnam revenue division and the headquarters is located at Chinagantyada, Gajuwaka. The Mandal is bounded by Pedagantyada, Mulagada and Gopalapatnam mandals. On 21 November 2005, the Gajuwaka Municipality was merged into the

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Economy

Since most of the heavy industries established in Visakhapatnam, like

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and Gangavaram Port lie in close proximity of Gajuwaka, its growth has mirrored that of

. Gajuwaka is one of the busiest shopping districts of Andhra Pradesh. The neighborhood is considered to be the biggest shopping district in Andhra Pradesh by revenue. There are a number of apparel, jewelry, and utensil stores based in Gajuwaka. Several hotels and restaurants including

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Ramachandra, Paradise Food Court, and many other food court chains have emerged within 5–10 years of span.

Etymology

The name Gajuwaka is derived from the words "Gaja" (Elephant) and "Vaagu" (Pond).

Location and geography

Gajuwaka is located about 8 km from Visakhapatnam Airport and about 12–13 km from Visakhapatnam railway station. It lies in the south west of

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and is loosely bordered by Pedagantyada to the south and

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to the east,

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to the northwest, Gopalapatnam to the north, Mulagada to the east.

Demographics

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, Gajuwaka had a population of 259,944. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gajuwaka has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Gajuwaka, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

Gajuwaka is well connected by road. NH16 or AH45 passes through the Mandal. It also has major District roads and State Highways connecting it to nearby Mandals and Visakhapatnam.

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runs bus services from the Gajuwaka bus station to major parts of the state and Visakhapatnam. ;

routes Visakhapatnam Metro

References

External links

* Neighbourhoods in Visakhapatnam {{Visakhapatnam-geo-stub