Visakhapatnam district, Administrative district in Andhra Pradesh, India
The district spans 1,048 square kilometers along the Bay of Bengal coast, containing 11 mandals and 160 villages within its territorial boundaries.
Established in 1802, the district transitioned through various administrative changes from Madras Presidency to Andhra Pradesh, reflecting significant regional reorganization.
The district maintains multiple educational centers, including Andhra University, while supporting traditional fishing communities and agricultural activities across its diverse landscape.
The headquarters at Visakhapatnam city provides essential administrative services through a network of local authorities, banks, hospitals, and educational institutions.
The district contains India's fifth-busiest cargo port and serves as the base for the Eastern Naval Command, contributing substantially to national maritime operations.
Location: Andhra Pradesh
Inception: 1802
Capital city: Visakhapatnam
Shares border with: Malkangiri district, Vizianagaram district, Anakapalli district
Website: https://gvmc.gov.in/wss
GPS coordinates: 17.68838,83.21876
Latest update: May 31, 2025 02:19
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