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'''Gajuwaka''' is a zone in the greater [[Visakhapatnam]] municipal corporation in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It has a population of 258,944 (2001 census) and forms part of the [[Visakhapatnam]] (Vizag) conurbation.
'''Gajuwaka''' is a zone in the greater [[Visakhapatnam]] municipal corporation in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It has a population of 258,944 (2001 census) and forms part of the [[Visakhapatnam]] (Vizag) conurbation.

It is surrounded by many Central Government industries like [[Bharat Heavy Plate and Vessels|BHPV]], Zinc, Steel-Plant, TPC, coromandel fertilizers, ShipYard, DockYard, HPCL, Gangavaram Port.{{citation needed|date=December 2011}}


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> 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.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> 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.


==Commerce==
Gajuwaka is a zone of the [[Visakhapatnam]] district and houses many industrial establishments.
Gajuwaka is considered a commerical area and houses many mercantile establishments. Also many heavy industries like [[Bharat Heavy Plate and Vessels|BHPV]], [[Hindustan Zinc]], [[Vizag Steel]], [[Coromandel International]],[[Hindustan Shipyard]], [[Visakhapatnam Port]], [[Hindustan Petroleum]] refinery, [[Gangavaram Port]] etc lie within an hour's drive.{{citation needed|date=December 2011}}


==Transport==
==Transport==
Gajuwaka is an important transit point on the NH-5. A large majority of buses going south of [[Visakhapatnam]] stop here. Apart from that several city buses start/end from the Gajuwaka bus depot. Easy access to railways is provided by [[Duvvada railway station]] as well as [[Visakhapatnam Junction ]]. The [[Visakhapatnam Airport]] is a 20 min bus ride away, via NH-5.
Gajuwaka is situated on NH-5. Hence all the buses leaving towards the south of city pass through Gajuwaka provided with a stop. All the city buses towards Anakapally, Kurmanapalem, and Elamanchili reach their destination through this junction.

A bus depot is located near New Gajuwaka. [[Duvvada]] railway station is the nearest railway station. vizag airport is very close to this area.


==Politics==
==Politics==

Revision as of 23:32, 5 February 2013

Gajuwaka
గాజువాక
Greater Visakhapatnam
neighbourhood
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictVisakhapatnam
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
400,000
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
530026
Vehicle registrationAP 33 and AP 34

Gajuwaka is a zone in the greater Visakhapatnam municipal corporation in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It has a population of 258,944 (2001 census) and forms part of the Visakhapatnam (Vizag) conurbation.

Etymology

The name Gajuwaka is derived from the words "Gaja" (elephant) and "Vaka" (pond).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] 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.

Commerce

Gajuwaka is considered a commerical area and houses many mercantile establishments. Also many heavy industries like BHPV, Hindustan Zinc, Vizag Steel, Coromandel International,Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam Port, Hindustan Petroleum refinery, Gangavaram Port etc lie within an hour's drive.[citation needed]

Transport

Gajuwaka is an important transit point on the NH-5. A large majority of buses going south of Visakhapatnam stop here. Apart from that several city buses start/end from the Gajuwaka bus depot. Easy access to railways is provided by Duvvada railway station as well as Visakhapatnam Junction . The Visakhapatnam Airport is a 20 min bus ride away, via NH-5.

Politics

Gajuwaka constituency was formed in the year 2009. Earlier it was under the Pendurthi constituency.

Schools and Colleges

  • Sri Prathibha Public School, Srinagar, Gajuwaka
  • Vignan's Public school
  • Mohan Secondary School
  • Viswanadha Institute of Eng. & Tech.
  • Margadarsi Junior College
  • Rama Krishna
  • St. Joseph's Secondary School (Ramakrishna Puram)
  • Zinc school
  • Kakatiya Public School (B.C Road, Gajuwaka)
  • Zilla Parishad High School (Gajuwaka)
  • Amar Concept School
  • Kendra Vidyalaya
  • Naval Public School
  • Adarsh Public School
  • Sri Swamy Vivekananda Public School
  • Saraswathi Vidya Vihar
  • Visakha Valley School
  • Nagendhra Tutorial College (Sriharipuram)
  • Bashyam Public School
  • SFS School
  • Sloka School
  • Timpany Steel City School
  • Chalapati Public School
  • Sri Chaitanya Techno School
  • Twinkle Kids
  • TBK Degree College
  • Chaitanya Degree College
  • Vikas Junior College
  • Srichaitanya Junior College
  • MVR degree & PG college
  • AVN College
  • Bhashyam Public School (Sriharipuram)
  • Ravindra Bharathi School
  • SRT Public School (Jogavanipalem)
  • Marvel School (B.C Road, Gajuwaka)
  • Spring Dales Public School (high school road, Gajuwaka)

References

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