A request that this article title be changed to
Gannavaram is
under discussion. Please do not move this article until the discussion is closed. |
Gannavaram | |
---|---|
Town | |
Coordinates: 16°32′00″N 80°48′00″E / 16.5333°N 80.8000°E | |
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
District | Krishna |
Mandal | Gannavaram |
Town | Gannavaram |
Metro | Andhra Pradesh Capital Region |
Area | |
• Total | 12.30 km2 (4.75 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 20,728 |
• Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
PIN | 521101 |
Gannavaram it is a North-east sub urban of the Vijayawada in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the mandal headquarters of Gannavaram mandal which is administered under Gudivada revenue division. [1] [2] It comes under Gudivada revenue division,and it is located in south India. Vijayawada Airport, Medha IT Park, IT companies like HCL Tech and TechMahindra are located here.
The name Gannavaram is based on the traditional Sanskrit words "Ganna" meaning Sugarcane and "Varam" meaning 'blessing'. Historically Gannavaram used to be a primarily sugarcane-producing establishment. Hence named Gannavaram, 'blessed with sugarcane'.
APSRTC operates buses from Gannavaram bus station which also has a bus depot. [3] [4] Gannavaram railway station is one of the satellite railway stations of the Vijayawada. [5] The airport is located at Gannavaram 13 KM from Centre of the city. Road connectivity is available from here to Various parts of the City.
APSRTC City Bus Routes
Route Number | Start | End | Via |
---|---|---|---|
116 | Kaleswarao Market | Gannavaram | Vijayawada Railway Station, Ramavarapadu Ring, Nidamanuru, Gannavaram |
116 (METRO EXPRESS) | Vijayawada City Bus Terminal | Gannavaram | Vijayawada Railway Station, Maruthinagar, gunadala, Ramavarapadu, Nidamanuru, gudavali, Gannavaram |
145G | Kondapalli Railway Station | Gannavaram | Kondapalli Railway Station, Eluru Road, Gunadala, Ramavarapadu, Prasadampadu, Enkepadu, Nidamanuru, Kesarapalli, Gannavaram |
188 | Kondapalli Railway Station | Gannavaram | Kondapalli Railway Station, Eluru Road, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop |
212P | Kaleswarao Market | Gannavaram | Kaleswararao Market, Gannavaram (Via P Patnam) |
212S | Kaleswarao Market | Gannavaram | Kaleswararao Market, Gannavaram (Via S.Gudem) |
241 | Kankipadu | Gannavaram | Kankipadu, Pundaipadu Center, Uppaluru, Kesarapalli, RTO Office, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop |
252 | Kaleswarao Market | Hanuman Junction | Kaleswararao Market, Pnbs, Ramavarappadu Bus Stop, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop, Hanuman Junction |
252B | KR Market Bus stop | Hanuman Junction | KR Market Bus Stop, Pnbs, Post Office Bus stop, Benz Circle, Ramavarappadu Bus Stop, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop, Hanuman Junction |
252B (METRO EXPRESS) | Kaleswarao Market | Hanuman Junction | PWD Grounds, Labbipet, benz circle, Stella College, Currency Nagar, Prasadampadu, Gannavaram |
252S (METRO EXPRESS) | Vijayawada City Bus Terminal | Hanuman Junction | Vijayawada Railway Station, Eluru Road, Ramavarapadu Ring, Nidamanuru, gudavali, Gannavaram |
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. [6] [7] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu. Among the high schools in the area include, Little Lights Free Education High School, APSW Residential School, Z.P. High School, and Z.P. High School (girls). [8]
The National Institute of Disaster Management was planned to be set up at the town by the higher education department of the state. [9]
A request that this article title be changed to
Gannavaram is
under discussion. Please do not move this article until the discussion is closed. |
Gannavaram | |
---|---|
Town | |
Coordinates: 16°32′00″N 80°48′00″E / 16.5333°N 80.8000°E | |
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
District | Krishna |
Mandal | Gannavaram |
Town | Gannavaram |
Metro | Andhra Pradesh Capital Region |
Area | |
• Total | 12.30 km2 (4.75 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 20,728 |
• Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
PIN | 521101 |
Gannavaram it is a North-east sub urban of the Vijayawada in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the mandal headquarters of Gannavaram mandal which is administered under Gudivada revenue division. [1] [2] It comes under Gudivada revenue division,and it is located in south India. Vijayawada Airport, Medha IT Park, IT companies like HCL Tech and TechMahindra are located here.
The name Gannavaram is based on the traditional Sanskrit words "Ganna" meaning Sugarcane and "Varam" meaning 'blessing'. Historically Gannavaram used to be a primarily sugarcane-producing establishment. Hence named Gannavaram, 'blessed with sugarcane'.
APSRTC operates buses from Gannavaram bus station which also has a bus depot. [3] [4] Gannavaram railway station is one of the satellite railway stations of the Vijayawada. [5] The airport is located at Gannavaram 13 KM from Centre of the city. Road connectivity is available from here to Various parts of the City.
APSRTC City Bus Routes
Route Number | Start | End | Via |
---|---|---|---|
116 | Kaleswarao Market | Gannavaram | Vijayawada Railway Station, Ramavarapadu Ring, Nidamanuru, Gannavaram |
116 (METRO EXPRESS) | Vijayawada City Bus Terminal | Gannavaram | Vijayawada Railway Station, Maruthinagar, gunadala, Ramavarapadu, Nidamanuru, gudavali, Gannavaram |
145G | Kondapalli Railway Station | Gannavaram | Kondapalli Railway Station, Eluru Road, Gunadala, Ramavarapadu, Prasadampadu, Enkepadu, Nidamanuru, Kesarapalli, Gannavaram |
188 | Kondapalli Railway Station | Gannavaram | Kondapalli Railway Station, Eluru Road, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop |
212P | Kaleswarao Market | Gannavaram | Kaleswararao Market, Gannavaram (Via P Patnam) |
212S | Kaleswarao Market | Gannavaram | Kaleswararao Market, Gannavaram (Via S.Gudem) |
241 | Kankipadu | Gannavaram | Kankipadu, Pundaipadu Center, Uppaluru, Kesarapalli, RTO Office, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop |
252 | Kaleswarao Market | Hanuman Junction | Kaleswararao Market, Pnbs, Ramavarappadu Bus Stop, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop, Hanuman Junction |
252B | KR Market Bus stop | Hanuman Junction | KR Market Bus Stop, Pnbs, Post Office Bus stop, Benz Circle, Ramavarappadu Bus Stop, Gannavaram Centre Bus Stop, Hanuman Junction |
252B (METRO EXPRESS) | Kaleswarao Market | Hanuman Junction | PWD Grounds, Labbipet, benz circle, Stella College, Currency Nagar, Prasadampadu, Gannavaram |
252S (METRO EXPRESS) | Vijayawada City Bus Terminal | Hanuman Junction | Vijayawada Railway Station, Eluru Road, Ramavarapadu Ring, Nidamanuru, gudavali, Gannavaram |
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. [6] [7] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English and Telugu. Among the high schools in the area include, Little Lights Free Education High School, APSW Residential School, Z.P. High School, and Z.P. High School (girls). [8]
The National Institute of Disaster Management was planned to be set up at the town by the higher education department of the state. [9]