Maddilapalem is an area of

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, in the Indian state of

Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of and tenth-most populous state with 49,386,799 inhabitants. It is bordered by Telangana to the ...

. Maddilapalem was initially a small suburb outside of Visakhapatnam.

Economy

Maddilapalem is one of the major commercial and residential suburbs of Visakhapatnam. Ashok Leyland Auto Manufactures and Jayabheri Maruthi Institutions are located there. CMR Central is located at Maddilapalem Junction. It is one of the largest shopping malls in Visakhapatnam City.

Transport

Maddilapalem is home to one of the busiest transport hubs in

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connects Maddilapalem to Asilmetta. Maddilapalem Junction is among the busiest in the city. The roads leading from the junction lead to Asilmetta,

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, and Madhurawada. Maddilapalem is connected by the National Highway. APSRTC operates a bus depot and bus station. Buses are run by the state-owned

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, and connect to all parts of Visakhapatnam.

Education

Maddilapalem is home to many educational institutions and commercial coaching and training centers.

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and Dr. V. S. Krishna Govt. Degree & P.G College are situated there.

Amenities

Kalabharathi Auditorium is in Pithapuram Colony.

References

Neighbourhoods in Visakhapatnam {{Visakhapatnam-geo-stub